Fibreglass and carbon work.

[CookMySock]

how did you get the correct shape ? url ?

DB

[dilz]

Made two molds,one of the top and one of the bottom.laminated carbon components with the moulds then once they cured they are released from the mould,trimmed up and preped for a join,then glue is applied to join surfaces and they are joined and clamped until cured.
hope this helps bro.

[dilz]

Haha, fair enough.

It's too expensive to be playing around with isn't it? I should be practising with fibreglass weave or something first right?

hey bro
yea its pricey and even experienced users make mistakes,its all about how u handle the carbonfiber twill,if your going for a clear finish i find it easier to wet the surface with your resin and lay your twill on to it dry and once it is stuck down how you want it continue to gently wet the carbon.Wet twill is nearly imposable to handle without stretching the weave out of shape.Practice makes perfect

[CookMySock]

did you take a mold of an existing tank ? Will you post-cure it for petrol compatibility ? Which resin ? I must do one out of plain glass just for fun.

DB

[fLaThEaD FreD]

hey bro
yea its pricey and even experienced users make mistakes,its all about how u handle the carbonfiber twill,if your going for a clear finish i find it easier to wet the surface with your resin and lay your twill on to it dry and once it is stuck down how you want it continue to gently wet the carbon.Wet twill is nearly imposable to handle without stretching the weave out of shape.Practice makes perfect

you can use 3m tack spray to hold it in place and it wont affect the resin...also apply a layer of surface tissue over it so it dosent move arround while rolling it /wetting it out.....cheers

[imdying]

you can use 3m tack spray to hold it in place and it wont affect the resin...also apply a layer of surface tissue over it so it dosent move arround while rolling it /wetting it out.....cheers

That's that 3m Super 77 right? Where can I get that in NZ?

What do you mean by surface tissue? You mean super lightweight glass?

[fLaThEaD FreD]

That's that 3m Super 77 right? Where can I get that in NZ?

What do you mean by surface tissue? You mean super lightweight glass?

try any 3m supplier ,maybe associated with upholstry industry or even a packaging supplier. As for the tissue, ring Jim or Irene at Nuplex ChristChurch Branch and tell them you have spoken to Peter at the Henderson branch and you need some surface tissue part # FSTP300 or even the 250 will do. Its cheap as around $4.00mtr if I remember correctley. I dont have access to the system as I'm at home recovering from a bin cupla weeks ago......Cheers Peter

[imdying]

try any 3m supplier ,maybe associated with upholstry industry or even a packaging supplier. As for the tissue, ring Jim or Irene at Nuplex ChristChurch Branch and tell them you have spoken to Peter at the Henderson branch and you need some surface tissue part # FSTP300 or even the 250 will do. Its cheap as around $4.00mtr if I remember correctley. I dont have access to the system as I'm at home recovering from a bin cupla weeks ago......Cheers Peter

You are continuing the excellent service I have received from Nuplex

[imdying]

One more thing... overseas composite sites have infusion starter kits, but nothing like them appears to be available from Nuplex down here... something you would have a line on perhaps?

[fLaThEaD FreD]

One more thing... overseas composite sites have infusion starter kits, but nothing like them appears to be available from Nuplex down here... something you would have a line on perhaps?

But Im sure Jim could put something together for you. We havent had much infusion training as such but I have a infusion table to play on at my shop and have done a little.........Peter 021 618-971 pvt

[imdying]

I'll definitely come visit next time I'm in Auckland on leisure!

[fergie]

bloody nice job! any chance of pics of the finished bike?

[Badcat]

that tank is pure sex.
very impressive.

ken

[dilz]

bloody nice job! any chance of pics of the finished bike?

thanx mate,yea il keep posting pics of the progress.

[Swoop]

...also apply a layer of surface tissue over it so it dosent move around while rolling it /wetting it out.

Would "peel ply" do the same thing?