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07-30-2014, 02:37 AM
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36 " board Big Bro de-moulded - trimmed - very happy with overall flexibility and strength as well as stance.
The scale size ration between board and Bro look great !
The scale size ration between board and Bro look great !
07-30-2014, 05:29 AM
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Adding CF to the back / heel side of the footpad for added ankle strength and base bonding area.
Confident to go ahead and laminate the second Big Bro - keep the wheels turning !
When the foot pad is completed - the ankle / joint - is made up of 3 layers of cloth +
8 layers of unidirectional Carbon fibre - STRONG ! - good bonding area.
Twins !
Confident to go ahead and laminate the second Big Bro - keep the wheels turning !
When the foot pad is completed - the ankle / joint - is made up of 3 layers of cloth +
8 layers of unidirectional Carbon fibre - STRONG ! - good bonding area.
Twins !
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07-31-2014, 02:26 AM
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Someone remarked that this is a drawn out process - it sure is - just on Fifty various curing process's alone .
Deck clear gloss coat being applied over the decals..
Deck clear gloss coat being applied over the decals..
07-31-2014, 05:22 AM
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If this was a surfboard we would be waxing them up and hitting the surf
BUT - its an ********-so the actual work - manufacturing the hardware and fitting the running gear - is only just beginning !
Still to be sanded and polished !
BUT - its an ********-so the actual work - manufacturing the hardware and fitting the running gear - is only just beginning !
Still to be sanded and polished !
08-01-2014, 06:22 AM
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Big Bro ( 36" board) has his wetsuit on ! - very happy with the stance /posture
Now lets see what Lisa-Marie does when creating the Head !
Off for a well deserved surf session !.....
Now lets see what Lisa-Marie does when creating the Head !
Off for a well deserved surf session !.....
08-02-2014, 01:46 AM
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So happy with the overall look of the 36" Bro board project so-far !
the Bro surfer dude's stance / proportion and scale ratio to board size seems spot on....cant wait to get these boards wet !
the Bro surfer dude's stance / proportion and scale ratio to board size seems spot on....cant wait to get these boards wet !
08-02-2014, 02:40 AM
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As much as I can recall each one of those special 'epic'surf sessions I have enjoyed whilst rcSurfing - Sharing the Stoke with folk on the beach is also such a special part of it all. This young chap was so enthralled with Bro - just had to get to surf Bro - until he literally could see him no longer ! ...STOKED
http://youtu.be/MsQJZHKMgbY
http://youtu.be/MsQJZHKMgbY
08-03-2014, 12:06 PM
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Ended off a great weekend of kIds sport /activities - an awesome 80's party bash - with a stunning late evening Bro surf session down at Cemetery beach - The strong NW dropped off - the sky reflected a warm sunset and there was a consistent swell pulsing through to work on a few moves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B61xkhx4Wrc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B61xkhx4Wrc
08-03-2014, 10:22 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_awC2Oxno8
08-07-2014, 01:23 AM
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Have the Big Bro face mould made up - now for the back of his head....
My mate Laurent 'ín France ' - with his Bro-ette and SUP Bro .....
Enjoyed a sweet session down at Fishoek 'in the rain '......Rain or Shine - its always rc Surfing time
http://youtu.be/ph28XwD92PU The bigger' Bro has a far better scale appearance on the 28" board and has not effected the performance in any way...!
My mate Laurent 'ín France ' - with his Bro-ette and SUP Bro .....
Enjoyed a sweet session down at Fishoek 'in the rain '......Rain or Shine - its always rc Surfing time
http://youtu.be/ph28XwD92PU The bigger' Bro has a far better scale appearance on the 28" board and has not effected the performance in any way...!
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08-08-2014, 02:50 AM
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Bonding the 4mm s/s Hatch cover studs in place....needs to be 'very strong' - applying the epoxy with a syringe creates hydraulic pressure - forcing the epoxy deeper into the foam cells - making for a better bond.
08-09-2014, 12:53 AM
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Hatch Cover 4 mm s/s securing stud mounts complete. Use the Nylon knurl nuts to avoid over-tightening - which can lift the studs out of the bond
08-09-2014, 02:35 AM
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Moulds waxed / PVA release - pouring only a foam filler ( polyurethane)
no gel coat - want to run th emould in and see that all draws out OK....
no gel coat - want to run th emould in and see that all draws out OK....
08-10-2014, 10:39 AM
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Happy with the ' soft head ( foam only) ' drawing out of themould
First Gel coat ' face - polyurethane Big Bro head
Howzit Big Bro ! aka BB
First Gel coat ' face - polyurethane Big Bro head
Howzit Big Bro ! aka BB
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08-11-2014, 03:07 AM
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NOTE: Repetitive pictures are posted on request - for the benefit of the client to enjoy the build process of his/her build....not to bore any individuals.
Getting started with a 28" Cracker Jack - destined for ' Chile - South America - " Here comes el'Bro "
Hand carving the board from High Density Polyurethane foam block !
Getting started with a 28" Cracker Jack - destined for ' Chile - South America - " Here comes el'Bro "
Hand carving the board from High Density Polyurethane foam block !
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08-11-2014, 06:38 AM
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08-11-2014, 11:34 AM
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Monday evening sundowner !.......Brofun !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO7d2H0ny3E&list=UUGF0z9XOc-eCEjP1qQh-aig Viewing records:
YouTube - 40 000 views plus / 70 plus subscribed
RCU Bro forum - 30 000 views plus
FaceBook - 94 page likes plus
Thanks for all the great responses and encouragement - Love sharing the Bro rc Surfing STOKE !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO7d2H0ny3E&list=UUGF0z9XOc-eCEjP1qQh-aig Viewing records:
YouTube - 40 000 views plus / 70 plus subscribed
RCU Bro forum - 30 000 views plus
FaceBook - 94 page likes plus
Thanks for all the great responses and encouragement - Love sharing the Bro rc Surfing STOKE !