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Nov 07, 2009, 07:16 PM
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Help/Advice on Making Fiberglass plug for Hull
Ive got a few wooden Lobster boat hulls Im finishing up and was wanting to make fiberglass versions of them.So can anyone out there give me some steps on how to go about this?Im familiar with working with fiberglass/epoxy but have never attempted to make a mold before.So any advice would be great.Thanks
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Nov 07, 2009, 08:14 PM
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JLT13th Go to Fiberlay.com and they have a tutorial on how to lay up fiberglass molds and hulls. Jerryj98501
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Nov 07, 2009, 08:33 PM
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Cheif Bottlewasher
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Or wave your hand's violently in the air and scream Toes and der kap... and make sure theres a few golden pop's in the ice box
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Nov 07, 2009, 10:29 PM
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 There's a photo series illustrating the steps there on making a mold. Hope this helps you visualize---. 
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Nov 07, 2009, 10:36 PM
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Cheif Bottlewasher
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You dont like golden pop ....AKA ...Beer ?
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Nov 08, 2009, 02:42 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Glassfibre-Han.../dp/0852428200 Have a look at the first page of my MHT build thread for the 'basics'... http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1108150 ... and get bucket loads of patience... you will need it!.. ... and make sure the liquor cabinet is well stocked before you attempt to make a plug / mold / hulk 
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Nov 08, 2009, 03:12 PM
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"day ain't over yet-"
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Especially the part about the liquor cabinet---.
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Nov 08, 2009, 07:02 PM
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Excellent info guys.Thanks.--So just to make sure I have this right:Since I already have a wooden hull,I wouldnt need to make anything from foam,correct?I could basically just make my plug with fiberglass based off the wood hull and then do all the waxing,gelcoat,fiberlassing steps to produce my fiberglass hull?
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Nov 08, 2009, 09:03 PM
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Yes, you are correct, you dont need to make a plug as you already have a 'plug'.. the wooden hull.. No, you will need to finish your wooden hull as if it was a plug.. ie: paint (to a mirror finish), wax (like you wouldnt believe), PVA (You missed that part), Gelcoat.. resin and glass.. Then from the mold (again polished and waxed), PVA... gelcoat..resin and glass... |
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