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| Starting to make the Fence (Parting lines) on the top |
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| Adding some Evercoat 400 to the fence for a perfect fit to the top |
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| Adding side rear deck fences to the top section |
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| Final section of the top fence has been added |
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| Finished top fence (Mold Parting line) |
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| Here you can see the Modeling clay I used to support the first sections of the Fence. |
Many have asked about waxing..........
Before each section of the mold is fabricated, I wax and polish
that section at least three times. Then I spray with a release film. For mold making I use a "rattle can" Silicon release
agent as I don't have to worry about painting these. ( I never use Silicon in a mold for the finished parts, if they
are to be painted)
Next I will build a "Box" to support the top
mold and all the rest of the sections that will be bolted to it to make the Corvette Body. Then I will make the actual mold.
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| Here is the "BOX" with the parting Boards all finished. Now to start the mold! |
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| Two layers of "Surface coat" |
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| A mixture of Filler and Epoxy is added to prevent air pockets in the corners. |
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| Three layers of 6 OZ glass cloth and Laminating Epoxy Resin |
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| THree layers of 9 OZ cloth and the Supporting "Box" |
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| Quarter Panel /Door section Parting boards are added next |
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| Once again it's time for the "Surface Coat" |
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| Quarter Panel Section |
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| "Da Udder" side with all the glass added |
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| Removing the Parting fences for the rear panel |
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| Rear fences removed and ready to make the rear tail light panel |
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| Getting ready to add the Hood Surround Parting fences |
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| One more part of the fence to go. Note the area under the Wheel opening will have to be filled also |
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| Ready to make the Hood Surround Panel |
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| Same drill, Two coats of Surface coat. |
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| Four layers of 9 OZ cloth and four layers of 12 OZ under the wood support frame |
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| Fences have been removed, Next I will make the vertical fence separating the fenders from the grille |
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| Front fender and grille fences in place. |
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| Once again, Two coats of surface coatwith 45 minute between coats |
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| Fenders all layed up with 8 layers of cloth and epoxy |
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| Just have to make the Grille and Tail light panel and the mold will be done! |
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| Both front and rear panels are finished |
After trimming and drilling the flanges, I will take
the molds off of the pattern. Starting with the top.
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| Top section of the mold removed |
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| Taillight panel popped right off, using a clamp to pull it loose. |
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| After all the sections have been removed, I twilkl be "Bolted" back together to make the first Body. |
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| All put back together for a trial fit. The "white" spots are imperfections that are being repaired |
Now I
am starting to build the floor pan for the interior to mount to.
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| Starting on the floor pan for the Vette |
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| A prototype body trial fitted to the floor pan pattern |
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| Another view |
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| Thru the "driver's" door |
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| Adding "Fillets" to all the corners of the floor pattern |
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| Making the Dash panel pattern |
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| Da udder side of the dash |
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| Windshield &back glass cut out |
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| Final shape for rear wheel well clearance |
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| Floor pattern primed ready to have the edges added for the mold |
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| Frame & "Engine" |
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| This is what it looked like at the Weak Signals RC show at TOLEDO in April 2004 |
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