Cacique_2002

Has anybody used some kind of fiber glass to make RC bodies using a lexan body as a mold??
I have an old lexan body no one makes anymore and I want to make 2 or 3 copies so that I can use them for racing/spare parts etc.
Can some one help me on this one?

Thanks

LRR

quarterscalelegends

Yes you can use the body as a plug, but not a mold.

You will need to mount the body to a ridged wood frame that holds it atleast 6" from the ground. Make sure the body is mounted real good and is not twisted. Remove all decals and fix anything that needs fixing. You will need to get some PVA this is a thin liquid that you spray out of a spray gun and it will layer the body with a very thin film that will keep the fiberglass from sticking. You then wax over the film with mold release wax. Spray with gel coat and then layer with 1.5oz fiberglass matting. You may need to do parting lines if the shape of the body is complex. If thats the case you will also need some really thin wood and a very good quality clay. You will do the parting lines before you spray with pva.

dyna

You can also clean the inside of the body and spray liquid mask let dry then brush in some fibreglas resin and lay in some resin laiden mat in small pieces, use a brush to tap out any air bubbles, let cure 3-4 hours then pop out body. If done correctly you will end up with a very smooth body on the out side.

wan6176

my fren doing carbon fibre bodyshell too

Vette09

Hey Luis, ready for next weekend?! Heard about your win, congrats! Was there a good turnout? Anyway, what kind of body are you looking to make a copy of?

Cacique_2002

Thanks, there were only 4 cars!! , but I still had fun, eventhough the reason I won was casuse the guy in front of me lost a wheel nut and the wheel came off!!!!

Are you guys coming down this coming weekend??? I just ordered the balls "beebee" for Gary.

I have a Ferrari 360!!! hopefully I can figure this fiberglass thing out!!!!

The body I want to use as a molding/plug is already painted on the inside, so I don't want to damage the paint. That said, if I sray or brush PVA on the inside, will that damage the paint??? or should I use the exterior of the body since is not painted and apply the PVA and wax to the exterior??? I am really confused now!!!![]

LuisR

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Hey Luis, ready for next weekend?! Heard about your win, congrats! Was there a good turnout? Anyway, what kind of body are you looking to make a copy of?
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Vette09

Hey, in order to win a race, you have to finish! Never say you only won because someone else broke. You won because you were more prepared. And yes, we're all coming back(except for Gary) next weekend. Can't wait. Bringing some new guys also.