I'm splashing a Classic Pattern Aircraft called Atlanta...I thought I'd do a little thread in case some of you would like to follow along?? Who knows I may even learn a thing or two before it's all over!!

This is a "Dream" Aircraft of mine so I'm kinda hoping she'll be able to survive the process?? We'll see...I understand the risks and have accepted the fact that I may damage or destroy this fuselage in this process...I hope not though..

The fuse is really very rigid from the factory...This is nice because it saved me allot of work stiffening it up in order to splash...You hear me use the phrase "Splash" rather than "Mold"...My plan of attack is to first make a semi lightweight fiberglass transfer (aka: Splash) off this fuse...Then I will use the splash to make a "Master Model" or "Plug"...Finally I will make the actual Tools (Molds) off that Master...

Since I've elected to use fiberglass for my "splash" instead of plaster or something else...The process won't really be that much different than making a mold...However...I do have a few little hurdles to overcome which may be kinda interesting??

I'll start by posting a few pictures of the Airplane and then setting up the split line (parting line)...This is probably a little overkill...But I have more plans for this set-up and I'm hoping to re-use it if possible...I also wanted the fuse to "Stay Put"...It seems to be working out pretty well so far...Hopefully she'll be still through out the splash...

As you all know...There are several different "ways to get there" ...I normally like to choose the hard way...

Have Fun...

Chuck