Dreamin Hemi

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.

nvs motorsports

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

Dreamin Hemi

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.

martno1fan

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.
Mart

mauian

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.

Dreamin Hemi

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!

dwr9

Anything new happening on this project? Doug

Dreamin Hemi

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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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

Dreamin Hemi

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.

mauian

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 !!

Dreamin Hemi

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!

Dreamin Hemi

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!

Dreamin Hemi

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!

dwr9

That's really lookin good. I'm glad you got a chance to work on it some more. Doug

mauian

Ahh the benefits of having a coffee store.................lol just kiddin bro. Looks awesome, good job.

KD0EM

Looks vary good Dreamin Hemi I have been following this from the start, I am going to try this on a cat when I get a plug made. Keep up the good work. And good luck on the new coffee shop, Man I love coffee.
Harold

Dreamin Hemi

Thanks for the compliments...if anybody is thinking of doing this, be prepared to spend lots of time...easy work, but very tedious,.

Oh yeah, no "paint through" at all. All the prep on making the plug as close to perfect as I could paid off. No fiberglass patterns anywhere, just a smooth glossy surface. Will hopefully get the deck shaped this afternoon and start glassing before the weekend. Just received 2 orders for glass hulls after my neighbors finally saw it come out!

martno1fan

Looks great mate a job well done,just shows what some effort can produce and to say this is the first time you have done it speaks volumes for your patience not to mention skill keep up the great work and good luck with both your new ventures (coffee shop owner and master boat builder ) .
Mart

Dreamin Hemi

lol, Mart...Maybe "Jack" of all trades, but "Master" of nothing![)]

martno1fan

haha welcome to the club [)]

Dreamin Hemi

Oh yeah, thanks for the compliments. This is indeed my first large boat mold, like I mentioned earlier, I've only done smaller ones..car bodies, airplane wheel pants, cowls...thats about it. Just a lot bigger and a lot heavier!

Working on the shape of the top hull...coming out great...taking pictures as I'm going along and will post tonight. Hardly recognize this as the "Doug" plan anymore.

martno1fan

I HATE YOU ,only joking [)] ,well ive been busy too .
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Dreamin Hemi

Don't hate the playa!

Dreamin Hemi

Used florist foam to mold the shape of the hull I wanted after I set shape holding ribs in place. Gradually tapered, should give this model a nice rounded, but hot too round look.