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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => GRP & Epoxy => Topic started by: BarryM on December 11, 2007, 10:58:47 pm

Title: GRP Hull Construction
Post by: BarryM on December 11, 2007, 10:58:47 pm

All my hulls to date have been scratch-built plank on frame but I'm now thinking that the next should be GRP. I know the general principles of building a plug to best finish, create mould and take copy from mould. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good primer that will lead me through the details of selection of resin, mat/cloth, split/one piece moulds, tools etc. for model builders? I've seen general advice but I'm thinking that someone, somewhere has produced something specifically for we pond life.

Thanks for all help,
Barry M

Title: Re: GRP Hull Construction
Post by: Circlip on December 12, 2007, 02:57:51 pm

    The Glassfibre Handbook by R H Warring. Originally ARGUS, possibly reprinted by Traplet probably on Fleebay.Oldie but goodie,How much has G/F changed?

Title: Re: GRP Hull Construction
Post by: BarryM on December 12, 2007, 04:36:49 pm

Got it on Amazon for £4.30 new + P&P. Thanks Circlip.  O0  O0

Title: Re: GRP Hull Construction
Post by: BJ on March 13, 2008, 10:42:34 am

Quote from: BarryM on December 11, 2007, 10:58:47 pm

All my hulls to date have been scratch-built plank on frame but I'm now thinking that the next should be GRP. I know the general principles of building a plug to best finish, create mould and take copy from mould. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good primer that will lead me through the details of selection of resin, mat/cloth, split/one piece moulds, tools etc. for model builders? I've seen general advice but I'm thinking that someone, somewhere has produced something specifically for we pond life.

Thanks for all help,
Barry M

For a free guide go to http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/Web_FibreglassGuide.pdf (http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/Web_FibreglassGuide.pdf)

Title: Re: GRP Hull Construction
Post by: BJ on July 18, 2008, 01:48:16 pm

Just come across another "How to Manual" for working with GRP
See http://www.epoxy-resins.co.uk/ (http://www.epoxy-resins.co.uk/) and click on the link "Download our PDF manual to read at you leisure". This link will then allow you to download a Zip file for their manual in PDF format .

Title: Re: GRP Hull Construction
Post by: hanna on July 19, 2008, 12:55:26 am

Hi barry

if you get stuck on anything your not sure about give us a shout.

chris

Title: Re: GRP Hull Construction
Post by: BarryM on July 19, 2008, 01:06:01 am

Gents,

Thanks for all info/offers. Still bulding the engine and researching vessel thus hull building still to come.

Cheers,
Barry M