ScaleSailing Boat Parts

Keel Bulbs

After a few coats of primer and gloss you will have a smooth and streamlined
keel bulb. The ScaleSailing bulb halves are easy to work with.

	The lead keel bulb is supplied as two cast halves. The two castings are epoxied either side of a wood core at the base of the fin.
The gaps between the lead halves and the wood core are filled with car body filler. Aim for a circular cross section and build up a nice round nose and tail. Wear a dust mask.
	With just a little work you can get very close to a circular cross section. Always paint the bulb as soon as it is fitted to the fin to reduce handling of the bare metal.

In the latest kits the bulb halves come ready painted with primer on the outer surfaces. They are assembled and filled in the same way as shown above.

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