Sheet Metal & Plastic

[Tony Wizzz]

As per the title what should I use and what thickness?

I was thinking of tin for the metal but notice someone else is using aluminium, I will be reinforcing a lower hull, ideally something I can use tin snips on but will still give good rigidity.

The plastic initially I intend to use for bulkheads inside the lower hull, then various other things.

Not something I've ever done before so all help welcome.

Thanks

Tony

[jackalope]

Fiberglass resin is great for reinforcing a lower hull. Mix it, pour it in, let it dry, shape with a Dremel tool. You can do the sides too by simply tilting the lower hull to allow the resin to flow to the sides.

[Tankbear]

I've tried using aluminum but found even with epoxy resin getting it to bond to itself or plastic was a weak point and didn't last long. I've not used tin but imagine unless you've some experience could be tricky.

That's just my 2p worth.