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DaytonaBill · 04-05-04, 08:27 AM

F3L, This is what I do for a living; make moulds and FRP parts from the moulds. I'm right in the middle of making moulds right now of the GT40 MKI & MKII. It's a lot of work. What you have there is male moulds made from female moulds captureing the flanges of the female moulds. You will have to layup pieces in these moulds to make your female moulds. All the hard work has been done for you. Making the flanges so moulds can be bolted together is where most of the work is. Knowing what materials to use is the most important part of the process along with surface preparation. I call these type of pieces "master moulds" Not many people take the time to make these. They are good to have incase the layup moulds get damaged. If you need any help in finding material supplies send me an email.

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DaytonaBill Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Been working on race car composites since 1963.Worked in CANAM & F5000-fabricate & crew. Raced; Com, SCCA, Barber Series. Did the Tooling for FFR\"S Daytona Coupe & Dragon Motor Car\'s Dragon GT40: Norwell,Ma.02061 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 5	Re: A most fortunate day... F3L, This is what I do for a living; make moulds and FRP parts from the moulds. I'm right in the middle of making moulds right now of the GT40 MKI & MKII. It's a lot of work. What you have there is male moulds made from female moulds captureing the flanges of the female moulds. You will have to layup pieces in these moulds to make your female moulds. All the hard work has been done for you. Making the flanges so moulds can be bolted together is where most of the work is. Knowing what materials to use is the most important part of the process along with surface preparation. I call these type of pieces "master moulds" Not many people take the time to make these. They are good to have incase the layup moulds get damaged. If you need any help in finding material supplies send me an email.