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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/11/2008 4:07:51 AM   
Dreamin Hemi



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Status: online 		Before I begin installing the next layer, I'll have to remove all the "loose" strands of fiber and scuff the surface so nothing holds up the next layer creating impossible bubbles or makes adhesion an issue.

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/11/2008 7:53:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		As a future reference you should have used tissue glass as first layer on mold it will stop the chance of getting print thru on your mold
if you do get print thru which is a grainy imprint of the matt showing thru mold you can wet an dry it out of the mold surface
You doing ok for fibreglass newbie
Also try an make mold approx 8mm to 10mm in total allow at least 72 hours between each layer this will give you a straight strong mold that will last you years

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/11/2008 10:53:39 AM   
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Status: online 		Thanks! "Mold newbie", I suppose....have made a few small ones for airplane parts in the past, but nothing like this boat. May take the next one I make and take it to the fiberglass repair shop down teh road....can we say...CHOPPER GUN! That would speed things up.
Been fun, just taking my time.

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/11/2008 3:16:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looking good mate this is a good thread and should help me when i decide to make a mould,been thinking about it for a while now so thanks for the inspiration and keep the info coming.
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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/11/2008 9:47:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Now do a 60inch cat when ya done with this one. Oh and I want to be the first to be on the list for the cat......lol.

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/12/2008 2:37:34 AM   
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Status: online 		Thanks Mart, i appreciate the comments.
Mauian, I'm definately wanting to do a cat sometime.
Just opened a coffee store today so this may slow down a little...but not stop! Wife is hating how the garage smells!

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/20/2008 10:30:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Anything new happening on this project? Doug

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/21/2008 12:54:51 AM   
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Status: online 		Well.....I mentioned earlier in this thread that I started a new business last week. Been extremely busy with that. Working 16 hrs lately and this project is sitting as I left it 2 weeks ago. Really a shame seeing this ready to work on as I walk by it each day. Wife wants the garage back, so I think it may not be much longer till I get back on it!

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/24/2008 2:43:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Buddy I want to start to do my own Cat 55 I have some ideias I will try to post then here as soon I start, so far your project look very good

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/24/2008 5:47:16 PM   
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Status: online 		Thanks for the compliments....still very busy with the coffee shop just opening, but I'll bet back on it very shortly. Hate seeing something sitting waiting to complete and don't have the time time to do it.


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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/25/2008 1:58:43 AM   
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Thanks for the compliments....still very busy with the coffee shop just opening, but I'll bet back on it very shortly. Hate seeing something sitting waiting to complete and don't have the time time to do it.


Hmmmmm, coffee store which means lots of caffeine........................means up all night.....................means you move like speedy Gonzales...........end result = plug done in record time......................j/k. LOL !!

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/25/2008 2:50:08 AM   
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Status: online 		Means I crash hard each night as I come off my caffeine high. But on another note, spent a couple hours sanding and grinding on the hull in preparation for the next several layers of glass! I want the students to get working on a glass boat before school gets out for the summer!

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/28/2008 11:01:10 PM   
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Status: online 		OK...been busy adding layers upon layers of 3 oz glass. 6 layers total in this lower hull mold. Once it cured for 48 hours after the last layer, I added permanant stands to keep things upright and easy to work around.
The mold was trimmed and wood wedges were stuck in between the plug and mold to open things up a little. Added a bit of water and within seconds, the plug literally slid out. Minor wetsanding/polishing and this will be ready for use!

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RE: 50" Project PLUG build & Fiberglass Molding - 4/28/2008 11:05:05 PM   
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Status: online 		Total thickness is between 8-10mm

The green liquid is the partall liner that disolves immediately when wet...another good reason to use the right stuff!

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