op2:
7 Jun 2019, 6:53pm
following with interest op2:
op2: Hart Bellicose Build
8 Jun 2019, 5:00pm
Today I've spent some time adjusting the side design and adding some details.
It's all photoshop and going to change a lot once on the car but it's showing the shape come to life more and more.
It's all photoshop and going to change a lot once on the car but it's showing the shape come to life more and more.
9 Jun 2019, 1:12pm
interesting!
11 Feb 2020, 11:16am
Been a long time since I did my last update.
Not a great deal has happened to be honest, life and the wife have scuppered my plans to work every weekend on the car.
This is how the car looks as of today, you have to use a bit of imagination with the cutting discs for lights and a spirit level for a spoiler lol
The shape is getting there and looking more and more how I want it to. Changed my mind on the rear lights (again!) and going for round LED lights.
I don't think i'm too far off taking my first mould and can then cut out the boot and start on that side of things.
Not a great deal has happened to be honest, life and the wife have scuppered my plans to work every weekend on the car.
This is how the car looks as of today, you have to use a bit of imagination with the cutting discs for lights and a spirit level for a spoiler lol
The shape is getting there and looking more and more how I want it to. Changed my mind on the rear lights (again!) and going for round LED lights.
I don't think i'm too far off taking my first mould and can then cut out the boot and start on that side of things.
11 Feb 2020, 11:39am
Interesting work you're doing there. Do the panels unbolt from the donor, so that once the buck is made (and mould lifted from that) the GRP will just bolt on, replacing the originals? Bonding on to existing panels is IMHO to be avoided if possible.
11 Feb 2020, 12:15pm
Interesting work you're doing there. Do the panels unbolt from the donor, so that once the buck is made (and mould lifted from that) the GRP will just bolt on, replacing the originals? Bonding on to existing panels is IMHO to be avoided if possible.
It will be a little of both.
The whole front will be able to bolt on to existing bolt holes.
The rear will have a metal frame created that will bolt onto exiting bolt holes in the rear, the rear body will then bolt to this framework and be bonded in small areas where any other attachment would be difficult.
11 Feb 2020, 12:23pm
Your method of using framework and woven roving appears good, and it's great to see 'out of the box' thinking. Did you consider using foam panels to get to the shape? the foam spray is very expensive (I know from experience :icon_sad
, and the foam sheet is so light it can self-support. Foam panels (sold as builder's insulation) isn't too expensive, and can be glued on with your foam after the paper and/or foil sheet is removed (that process is very smelly for some reason!)
, and the foam sheet is so light it can self-support. Foam panels (sold as builder's insulation) isn't too expensive, and can be glued on with your foam after the paper and/or foil sheet is removed (that process is very smelly for some reason!)
11 Feb 2020, 12:27pm
Your method of using framework and woven roving appears good, and it's great to see 'out of the box' thinking. Did you consider using foam panels to get to the shape? the foam spray is very expensive (I know from experience :icon_sad, and the foam sheet is so light it can self-support. Foam panels (sold as builder's insulation) isn't too expensive, and can be glued on with your foam after the paper and/or foil sheet is removed (that process is very smelly for some reason!)
, and the foam sheet is so light it can self-support. Foam panels (sold as builder's insulation) isn't too expensive, and can be glued on with your foam after the paper and/or foil sheet is removed (that process is very smelly for some reason!)I did but I like the easy of foam, both the application and shaping is great and takes very little time, also if you make a mistake you can fix it quickly.
Cost wise I've used £70 in foam so far, I buy in bulk on ebay. I think it will be around £100 total for the whole car which isn't too much at all.
11 Feb 2020, 12:51pm
I did but I like the easy of foam, both the application and shaping is great and takes very little time, also if you make a mistake you can fix it quickly.
Cost wise I've used £70 in foam so far, I buy in bulk on ebay. I think it will be around £100 total for the whole car which isn't too much at all.
Cost wise I've used £70 in foam so far, I buy in bulk on ebay. I think it will be around £100 total for the whole car which isn't too much at all.
Fair comment. How are you planning on getting a smooth finish to mould off?
11 Feb 2020, 12:54pm
Fair comment. How are you planning on getting a smooth finish to mould off?
Buckets of bodyfiller! Then primer, then a top coat.
Again, Ebay bulk buying works out really cheap. £100 for 20 litres which is enough for the whole car.