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Fg splitwindow bus bodies

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:27 pm
by buggyfan

Re: Fg splitwindow bus bodies

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:28 am
by Barry
Can only imagine how wavy those sides are going to get as the resin continues shrinking after you build it........

Doesn't matter how well it is done, post-cured, whatever. It WILL show up in time. Nice idea for anyone busy with one of these though:
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Re: Fg splitwindow bus bodies

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:07 pm
by vwrail
The above idea is sound but structural foam should be used between layers of e-glass and epoxy. This creates an I-Beam effect that is immensely strong and will keep its shape. Most modern catamarans are built this way.

The yacht I am working on is 18m long and the sides look awesome and the weight is a heck of a lot less than a standard polyester resin boat. :D

Cheers

Dave

Re: Fg splitwindow bus bodies

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:11 pm
by retrovan
Nice, will save a lot of Splitys being cut, to turn into trailers.

Herman