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| A Chip of the Old Block |
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| Application with a band saw and planes of various kinds produces a 'Plug" or male mould. |
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| The first of several layers of gelcoat and Glass designed to create a 'female mould' |
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| Et Voila! (or something like that) |
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| Following the laying-up of a hull shape in the mould, and considerable effort in getting it out we have a small model boat. This one floated and is quite stable! |
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| Preparing the deck mould for a slightly larger model. |
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| The gelcoat laid up on the mould |
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| A selection of preprepared resin batches without the catalyst! |
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| 40 minutes frantic activity and the vacuum bag is in place, sealed and running. |
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| The same process produces a hull.... |
