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Post by threefiftyr on May 21, 2011 3:56:45 GMT 1
Hi,has anyone attempted to make replica fairing panels? I have some scruffy panels,to make molds from.How easy or difficult is it to make my own copies,it would be great to have fresh new panels.
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Post by kennyroberts on May 21, 2011 11:49:47 GMT 1
its pretty time consuming and expensive to make a set of moulds (properly)i was a fibreglass pattern maker, mouldmaker and Composite moulder for about 25 years,
this site shop has some GRP replica panels for one model,
i may try one day for my F2
once the moulds are done,
its easy to do Carbon fibre from the same moulds as a hand lay up.
could look sweet !
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Post by threefiftyr on May 21, 2011 20:28:27 GMT 1
Ah the panels i want to replicate are for a 1984 RG250 and they are very scarce you see,so not many options. Can not buy any,so thought of that option.
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Post by kennyroberts on May 24, 2011 21:38:44 GMT 1
rave,
if you fill any small surface holes or bubbles with resin, let it set, and sand down, it will look great with a layer or 2 of laquer, just make sure all that PVA release agent is washed off !
nice job
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Post by soccersmyth on May 25, 2011 0:09:53 GMT 1
Ah the panels i want to replicate are for a 1984 RG250 and they are very scarce you see,so not many options. Can not buy any,so thought of that option. Is that the one with the horrible triangle winkers built into the panel/tailpiece. If so. I think i know where there may be some. |
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