Fiberglassing results/comments...

[Justin Horne]

Well, as some of you may know, I decided to glass my Jaguar a few weeks ago. Having never done it before, I read almost everything on this board I could find on it, and a few websites. It all helped, and I found one reall good website which had many pictures. (Actually, if I remember right, it was a link from these boards.. Link )

Well, I bit the bullet, followed the instructions directly, and success! It was not nearly as hard as I expected! Everyone who said that sure was right. I have now managed to glass 3 tubes (two for the jag, one for a horizon) and they all came out really well. I used the Slow West Sys. hardener, I might switch to the fast though. Either way, for everyone thinking about it, go for it, it's pretty easy.

One question, the tube still seems to compress pretty easily after 1 6 oz layer, is this normal??
Also, the nosecone now seems to be way too small (OD of tube is bigger than NC. ) What should I do here? lots of Kilz?
Thanks again!

Justin

 

[wyldbill]

Originally posted by Justin Horne
I used the Slow West Sys. hardener, I might switch to the fast though.

Based on my experiences, you're much better off sticking w/ the slow.

 

[Justin Horne]

OKay, 2/3 of the rocket is done. 1 layer of 6 oz, one of 4. I really got a lot of strength from this! the once flimsy thin cardboard are now very strong and don't compress much at all. I really like this fiberglassing thing..


Justin

 

[moocrew]

How much did you pay for your materials if you don't mind me asking?
ive thought about doing this several times but im not sure on some stuff.

 

[GL-P]

Excellent to hear. I've been using the exact same epoxy w/o filler and it works great. Ive used a layer of 6oz followed by a layer of 2oz. I have a rotisserie motor setup like a lathe. It runs slow enough for me to fibreglass but the glass doesn't run. It makes fibreglassing real easy. I might post soon how to make one.