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07-10-05, 03:59 AM
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Rep Power: 5  | Pictures of the Giant
got it out of the body shop will do the dams next
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07-10-05, 04:20 AM
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going into the booth | |
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07-10-05, 01:50 PM
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| | Hershal Byrd 10 tenths
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Bill,
That profile of that plug is sweet lookin'! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Hersh [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] | |
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07-11-05, 12:29 AM
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Thanks we still have a long way to go. We do have the chasses close to ready, engines and Trans are ready | |
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07-11-05, 05:18 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Can someone explain what a "plug" is?
Thanks
Bill D | |
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07-11-05, 06:12 PM
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Bill,
A plug is the "male" version of a mould, also known as a buck.
Moulds are pulled from the plug,
then the parts are laid up in the mould.
Funny you should ask, as I'm building the
plug right now for an 18' boat. It's a load of work,
trust me! I'm sure that there are MANY man hours in
the "Giant" plug, which looks great, by the way!
Bill | |
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07-11-05, 07:32 PM
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| | Hershal Byrd 10 tenths
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Hey Bill,
Are you using an OEM windshield or is it going to be a custom made piece?
Hersh [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] | |
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07-12-05, 12:17 AM
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It had to be a custom glass The first one is real spindy. But not as bad as it used to be, and I got a deal from the OEM guys, Same shape just bigger. Bill we have 780 Hr in this buck and it is just the primary to make the final plug. I just finished the buffing now 6 coats of carnauba wax then the dams then PVA then gelcoat | |
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07-12-05, 12:31 AM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
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Thanks guys | |
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07-12-05, 07:13 AM
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BillE,
780 hours! Whoa! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] I AM impressed! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
I only have about 350 hours in my boat so far(scratchbuilt of my own design). I just began fairing the hull yesterday, so I have a long, long way to go! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Congratulations on a job well done!
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Bill | |
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07-13-05, 03:43 AM
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Thanks Bill, are your arms as tired as mine. There has to be a easer way Do you have pitcher of the boat? | |
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07-13-05, 05:39 AM
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BillE,
Between a grinder with 36 grit and an orbital sander with 80 grit, my arms are so tired that by dinnertime I have a hard time feeding myself! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Sound familiar?
I'll shoot a new photo or two today, when I move the boat outside for more "fun with sandpaper". It's certainly not on par with the Giant, nor will it ever be. Fortunately for me, boat tolerances are considerably more liberal! My hull is plywood and has no glass on it yet, so I have only faired the really bad spots to this point(joints, divots, warbles, etc.). After glassing(Nytex 1708), I'll be using a highbuild primer (can be laid on up to 1/4" thick) over the entire thing. Then the arms will really hurt! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Lucky you, at least you only have the topside to worry about! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
Please keep those photos of the Giant coming!
It looks fantastic so far! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
I can't wait to see the finished product!
Bill | |
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07-13-05, 06:12 AM
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| | John W 6 Tenths 
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey, England GT40: lots of bits but not bolted together yet...
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Hersh,
when you asked Bill a question above I had to laugh.
Have a look up the thread - its all Bills !!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
And now I've spoilt it... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] | |
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07-13-05, 01:07 PM
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The Bills are tacking over.Bill as soon as i get the dams all on i weill post a pitcher.Bill E | |
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07-13-05, 02:16 PM
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Bills Unite!
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Bill | |
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07-16-05, 04:50 AM
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dam,s | |
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07-16-05, 05:10 PM
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Dam try agen | |
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07-16-05, 05:15 PM
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| | Hershal Byrd 10 tenths
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We should start calling one of them William.. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Hersh [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] | |
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07-17-05, 04:12 PM
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Work has slowed on the giant it was 117 in the booth whit the ac ruing on full . so we went to a night shift. At that tempter you put 16 oz of vinelester in the can and five drops of peroxide. mix wet out a one foot square of 3 oz mat then start the next Pease and the brush will not go in the can. That's just to HOT | |
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07-20-05, 01:15 PM
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got some moor done | |
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