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joolsmi16

posted on 24/12/05 at 07:40 PM Reply With Quote
GRP moulds

Hi can someone suggest any websites/books to help in the make templates for a local GRP firm.

I am making nose cone/scuttle ect I have been told various methods from plywood, cardboard and styrofoam?? all of which is new.

Merry Xmas

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Hugh Paterson

posted on 24/12/05 at 08:02 PM Reply With Quote
Foams the easiest, plywoods not to bad either
Shug.

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Triton

posted on 24/12/05 at 08:40 PM Reply With Quote
wood...foam...clay





My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.

www.tritonraceseats.com

www.hairyhedgehog.com

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Hugh Paterson

posted on 24/12/05 at 09:30 PM Reply With Quote
Bugger the clay Triton that sank with the ark.
Shug

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Triton

posted on 24/12/05 at 09:48 PM Reply With Quote
http://cardesigner.co.uk/ I met this fella in the summer while he was doing some work at our place on a Seat Leon then a "the other project".......work of art





My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.

www.tritonraceseats.com

www.hairyhedgehog.com

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Hugh Paterson

posted on 24/12/05 at 09:55 PM Reply With Quote
Nice stuff but it takes too much time, Steve Turner plays with it now and then. Im afraid I aint got the "gift" MDF plywood and foam. Works fer me oh and for wee stuff Herculite, plaster, and moulding vinyl
Shug.

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Jago Swizz

posted on 25/12/05 at 12:55 AM Reply With Quote
http://www.rqriley.com/index.html
Theres a good article to download on her about ply/foam/grp bodies.

Oh aye & Merry Christmas!

[Edited on 25/12/05 by Jago Swizz]

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joolsmi16

posted on 25/12/05 at 11:08 AM Reply With Quote
Good bit of info on link Jago, whats used to fill in the gaps if Urethane/ polyurethane foam is'nt to be used.

Been having a look around and have'nt found much as yet so if there a product out there I can get most places it will help things.

Merry Xmas

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Alan B

posted on 25/12/05 at 02:14 PM Reply With Quote
Not necessarily all the correct ways, but my experience is documented here....
linky

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