: O.K. -- when we get to discussing baking techniques, I think we've gone a
: little too far off the kayay-building topic.

Sorry about that! It was 2 A.M., what can I say?

And is that a DOILIE I see
: under that cake?!

Hey, these ain't grease monkeys I'm baking for.

: Just kidding -- nice work, Rehd ;-) You know, a laminated construction
: (read:layer cake) would be stronger than a single homogeneous substrate.
: George has data on this on his website. Look for the chart titled 'bulk
: modulus of various cake mixes.' And as to the foamy fill-coat, I'd suggest
: you not mix too vigorously so as to introduce air to the mixture, let it
: set in the bowl for a few minutes to let it react before applying, and
: keep squeegee'ing until it sets up. Remember that drips and runs are
: fairly common -- that's what we all have random orbital sanders for...

Hey, I never thought, I have a squeegee or two and if it got really serious, my scraper is only inches away..... My boat being in the dining room....
I'm not sure Sears would cover my sander with icing in the commutator. ??

Alls well, and I'm still their hero. I did it just for them!!

Rehd