They are both very hard questions to answer accurately. I didn't keep track of either because I was so focused on what to do and if my ideas would actually work. I know I used around 10 liters of resin making the mold and the same again on the final copy. How much I used in forming the original sculpture over the foam would be a bit less than that as it had less layers of cloth.
Good question. I make my final parts to go on cars using a mid-grey gelcoat, as that shows up any minor surface faults best, which helps me and spray painters to see and address them. I always color the gelcoat on my molds 1) In a color which contrasts that grey. This helps when edge sanding the part still in the mold, and shows up where the two parts need to be separated in the mold. 2) I use a color theme for molds for each car, so for example all my EG Civic molds are orange. Years later if I have to dig them out to make fresh copies I can instantly see all the molds in that car's group. 3) Color breaks up the boredom!
What is used after the matting ? Two different colours of what exactly ? I am looking to do some work on a formula 1000 and this seems to be the best way
I applied gelcoat for a hard surface, but I ended up sanding most of it off in the final sculpting. So when I sculpted the second (front) section of bodywork I didn't bother with, but went straight to applying fillers for final shaping and smoothing over the raw fiberglass, and for this I used Fairing Compound. This is a light, aerated filler - much easier (and cheaper), to sand that car body filler. It's used by boat repairers, and if you Google "Fiberglass Materials Suppliers" in your area you'll find a trade supplier for it. If you watch the last minute of the video of me sculpting the front bodywork die you will see me use it (with green a little colouring in it). th-cam.com/video/WdC4ymZ3fZI/w-d-xo.html
@@brendendyson8470 Trojan Fiberglass where I used to work in Newcastle has "Vinylester Fairing Compound" (Vefair). Note the different sizes and that you need catalyst too. Pay over the phone. They deliver everywhere and to Qld. regularly. Tell them I sent you.No-one is cheaper because they MAKE the stuff. trojanfibreglass.com.au/product/vinylester-fairing-compound-vefair/ This is what I always use.
Hes using the foam as part of the mould so he doesn't need to remove it and that would just be added time and material. If he was using the foam as a mould then that would make sense
"Fairing Compound" is a light, aerated filler used in the boat repair industry. "Fairing" refers to the filling of low areas and the shaping and smoothing of a surface to blend with the surrounding areas and appear “fair” to the eye and touch. It is sold under various product names. Here it's sold as "Vefair". You will get it from fiberglass suppliers to the boat industry, so Google search "Fiberglass materials suppliers" in your country, or "Fiberglass Boat Repairs". A simple Google search would have told you this: www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=fairing+compound
Hi, I just came across your channel today. I watched the first video in the series, and I'm half way through episode 2. I was just wondering if there was a reason for using differant colours on the shell?
These videos are awesome. I'm thinking of building my own extended roof for my van, and this is giving me some confidence that it can happen.
Dayton you will find this video and the one that follows it very relevant to your job th-cam.com/video/UoMGlKHmm1g/w-d-xo.html
Subscribed and following. Wished I'd found it sooner.
Often, it's the obscure videos that are the best
I bet your lungs love breathing in that fiberglass dust when cutting the rear section out! :O
Wow thanks Bill!!!
Dear sir really I love your channel.
Very impressive Bill looking forward to the next video👍
Loving this more in depth look at what's involved.
Very cool work to see. I hope to try it some time. Nice work, thank you for your time and afford to share 👍🏽🤟🏽
I like it...
Genius
The music is nice too, it seems to be dream theater inspired!
Nicely done!
What was the total cost of fiber glass?
What was the number of hours?
They are both very hard questions to answer accurately. I didn't keep track of either because I was so focused on what to do and if my ideas would actually work. I know I used around 10 liters of resin making the mold and the same again on the final copy. How much I used in forming the original sculpture over the foam would be a bit less than that as it had less layers of cloth.
Hey bill I’m from Melbourne, where are you from?
Stroud NSW, about an hour north of Newcastle.
Do the different colors have any significance or does that just help to know where you have been?
Good question. I make my final parts to go on cars using a mid-grey gelcoat, as that shows up any minor surface faults best, which helps me and spray painters to see and address them. I always color the gelcoat on my molds 1) In a color which contrasts that grey. This helps when edge sanding the part still in the mold, and shows up where the two parts need to be separated in the mold. 2) I use a color theme for molds for each car, so for example all my EG Civic molds are orange. Years later if I have to dig them out to make fresh copies I can instantly see all the molds in that car's group. 3) Color breaks up the boredom!
What is the red/green stuff u put on it..? Im building a scaled down miata body fir a gokart
If you read the viewer questions and my answers below (especially Matthew Russell), you will get the complete answer to this question.
@@BillsBuildandRace thank you sir
Must be sculpting a max max beyond thunderdome car
I’ve always thought your work is amazing
I build a small gauge holder out of insulation ( pouring foam ) what’s the best way to pull a mould off it?
Foam is unsuitable for fiberglassing as it is way too porous. You'd have to fully coat it with body filler to get a hard surface.
What is used after the matting ? Two different colours of what exactly ? I am looking to do some work on a formula 1000 and this seems to be the best way
I applied gelcoat for a hard surface, but I ended up sanding most of it off in the final sculpting. So when I sculpted the second (front) section of bodywork I didn't bother with, but went straight to applying fillers for final shaping and smoothing over the raw fiberglass, and for this I used Fairing Compound. This is a light, aerated filler - much easier (and cheaper), to sand that car body filler. It's used by boat repairers, and if you Google "Fiberglass Materials Suppliers" in your area you'll find a trade supplier for it. If you watch the last minute of the video of me sculpting the front bodywork die you will see me use it (with green a little colouring in it). th-cam.com/video/WdC4ymZ3fZI/w-d-xo.html
I thought you would use gypsum for this, that is a lot of fairing material.
Could you put up the product you use, fairing compound
Where abouts are you?
WJP004 Mackay Queensland
@@brendendyson8470 Trojan Fiberglass where I used to work in Newcastle has "Vinylester Fairing Compound" (Vefair). Note the different sizes and that you need catalyst too. Pay over the phone. They deliver everywhere and to Qld. regularly. Tell them I sent you.No-one is cheaper because they MAKE the stuff. trojanfibreglass.com.au/product/vinylester-fairing-compound-vefair/ This is what I always use.
WJP004 cheers mate 👍🏻
try putting Vaseline on the rubber before you coat it or something like that, I seen another video and it slipped off afterwards
Hes using the foam as part of the mould so he doesn't need to remove it and that would just be added time and material. If he was using the foam as a mould then that would make sense
Hi sir, what is this fairing compound you are using..??
"Fairing Compound" is a light, aerated filler used in the boat repair industry. "Fairing" refers to the filling of low areas and the shaping and smoothing of a surface to blend with the surrounding areas and appear “fair” to the eye and touch. It is sold under various product names. Here it's sold as "Vefair". You will get it from fiberglass suppliers to the boat industry, so Google search "Fiberglass materials suppliers" in your country, or "Fiberglass Boat Repairs". A simple Google search would have told you this: www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=fairing+compound
you didnt have one when you first started to cut into it lol then you slipped one on lmao
Hi, I just came across your channel today. I watched the first video in the series, and I'm half way through episode 2. I was just wondering if there was a reason for using differant colours on the shell?
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I like your videos so if ya plan on making more wear a mask son. lol
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