Thanks bud,
The white/Grey is Spraying Putty of which I put down 3 coats to help retrieve the Epoxy Stuff Up. That action seems to have worked adequately,.
The Polyester arrived today and I am satisfied with the Capsule so I would start the waxing, Flocoat and Glassing on the weekend-------that is if thejavascript:insertsmilie('') weather isn't wet.
Ron


PS. You did suggest that aus203 had spare 6"x^" Rims Didn't you

iand said...

gel coat first not flow coat but I'll let your guru tell you

Yup, flocoat is used like a layer of paint to coat the non smooth side of the seat. once the mold is ready and the pva has dried you put on the layer of gelcoat coloured to the colour you want, then as soon as that sets you lay in your resin and glass. Ive never used flocoat but i have been told it can go on straight after the resin/cloth goes off or later when it is out of the mold and cleaned up

You have made a male plug so the first layer you put on will be what you sit in
which will be the decorative side so that should be coloured gel coat of your choice and then your layup cloth, matt, or whatever and then your flowcoat on the rough underside to tidy that up is how I understand it
Flowcoat is just polyester paint I think
I dont think you have done the plug back to front at all or am I missing something ?

I do sympathise with your frustration... the seat plug for the "Sandpiper" took 2 of us about 6 weekends to get sort of get right.

Thanks for the Shot in the Arm, I needed it..I was beginning to think it was just me . Now I shall just go out and beat my head against the Bricks..... I'm a glutton for punishment[}:)]
Ron

You're Aloud to stop Why wasn't I told this 60 years ago.

Test pilot 1 said...

When you stop your vision clears and you see things in a new light

BUT that light comes from the on-coming train!!!

God Almighty!!! I got the order right for a change To quote an Old Favorite "Why is it so?"

I was just reading Beer5/Desertyank ( 'THE QUESTION' ; What angle should I make the seatback? From posts, and videos, it looks like 20-30 degrees is average. Is that about right? I want to be as comfortable, and laid flat as possible ( I think!?!?) but still need to see over my feet?"

Interesting Q. I never even gave that one a real thought. Just laying back in the Theater Recliners I was feeling comfy, warm, cozy and dozy and the thought came to me what a way to sail a land yacht, hence my capsule design. One big draw back though,as above "feeling comfy, warm, cozy and dozy" certain aspects of that statement to get a little dangerous. Is there a law about driving in ones sleep??
it has been noted that some designs are very coffin like. Hm! Interestingly "She whom must be obeyed" JJ noted that mine looks a little something they find Pharaohs Mummified in. AAWK! Is she having nasty ideas??[}:)][}:)]
Ron

Awright! Awright!

Tell me test pilot. I have gotten really curious about your handle?? Are you a Test-Pilot for Jock Straps??[}:)][}:)]..

Ok So I started with the Polyester yesterday just a test run and created a 2 layer Spine Tunnel for the capsule. Very happy indeed. No yuz Mugs, not gay just very happy[}:)]
Ron

Ah! So! Given that info I will call you Cymbidium for short.. Takes a lot of effort to kill them too[}:)].
There is something else you can tell me as well, Ah! ah! ah! Definitely not that!!!!
These WA made wheels the Black ones. Whom is the manufacturer?? and do they have a web page??
Ta,
Ron

The black wheels were no good the mold was to suit the shrinkage of polyethylene, no the ABS, we had 48 wheels , there are only 7 good ones left, 6 I dont know about. minimum order for the polethylene wheels( no good for the back of the yacht) is 98 wheels( 1 pallet). have you had any luck with the 6"x6" rims

FWIW, the "normal" process is to make the plug" which is the same shape as your finished product. From this you take a mould, from which you take your product.
It does not matter whether it's male or female, just that the plug is how you want it to look.
If it's a "pod" type seat the outside is usually the side you want people to look at, for a "normal" you can mainly see the top, which is where you would sit, so the underside is the "non mould" side.
Flowcoat is heavy, I very rarely use it. Stick a bit of gelcoat in the resin when you do the last mix, this will give color. In the UK they seem to always add colour while laminating.
If you think of the term the ponms use, GRP which stands for glass re-inforced plastic, you get a better understanding of resin/glass.
Way back there was advice re PVA release agent. Most professionals don't use it AT ALL. Reason is that it leaves a surface which is not as good as polished wax. Make sure you are using PROPER MOULD RELEASE WAX, not anything with Carnauba .All the sanding and filling is worth it, Your final product will show it. If you don't, you will spend the same amount of time (or more) getting a finish you are happy with on your real seat.
I do not use any blow holes except on complex shapes, yours will jump off a treat!

Nikrum said...

Thanks Kiwi 307,
Blow Holes? I guess you mean fittings to either use water or Air to strip the seat from the mold??

The "Sandpiper" mould had 2 snap on water fittings as a release assist these were put into the mould after it was made, just connect to the hose and turn it on, easy as.
And to make them look neat on the completed seat 1 stick on paper dot on each hole about 12mm were used. [get a box of 100 from the news agent for next to nothing]

Where the B---dy Hell are you Landyacht I want to Bitch Slap you around.[}:)] (Just kidding) What a mongrel of a job that Fiberglass is!!!
Never again I swear it.. I think I may have a $150 heap of rubbish on the plug. Next time I use that garbage it will only be to reinforce a wooden seat. 4hrs, me backs buggered and I have a few stuffed bits of equipment. Never Again I swear!!
Ron

Can't think of any Wise Arse to make at the moment.
Maybe when I get up on the morrow the sun will be shining a little brighter
No I haven't extracted the plug as yet tomorrow I think. Everything crossed at the moment. I will take a couple of pic's tomorrow. Why?? Are you looking for a laugh

I picked up the NP Sail today looks good.
Thanks neb's, for the moral boost, I sure hope you are right.
Ron