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blackrams
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JUL 18, 11:11 PM
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Dale,
I have never, I repeat, NEVER been accused of being a tease. At least not in this arena.  ------------------
Ron
aka: Blackrams [This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 07-18-2004).]
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2M4 Dale
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JUL 19, 01:14 AM
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NY_FIERO
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JUL 20, 03:47 PM
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can we see pics of the molding process? I love this pantera-fiero kit....
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blackrams
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JUL 20, 07:31 PM
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Hopefully we'll be able to post some pics later this week-end. No promises though. ------------------
Ron
aka: Blackrams [This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 07-20-2004).]
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opm2000
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JUL 21, 09:59 PM
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 Ok, this is what it's all about. The mold surface has to be in whats called a Class A1 Surface condition. To get there, each panel is evaluated for repairs, if needed, and surface condition. These molds mostly needed only washing, and then a buffing with 1500 grit polish and then a buffing with machine glaze. Then 5 coats of parting wax are applied, with an hour between coats. Talk about elbow grease.  The previous panel and these three others make up most of the rear clip. The orange mold has nothing to do with the Pantera. When the time comes, the panels get bolted together to make a bigger one piece mold.  And this is a one piece mold, for a door skin. Once the panels are ready, We'll cut the cloth and get things ready. More as it happens.
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blackrams
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JUL 25, 10:52 PM
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For those that have asked, Pics are coming.
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Ron
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NY_FIERO
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JUL 25, 10:58 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by blackrams: For those that have asked, Pics are coming.
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I'm excited for you and the project...
Keep on keepin-on...
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opm2000
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JUL 26, 06:06 AM
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 The release system consists of the layers of wax, two wet coats of PVA, seen here, and the gelcoat, seen below.  For gelcoat, I'm using a polyester sanding primer. While these coats are drying, patterns are made and the cloth is cut.  The first layer of cloth is a 3/4oz. mat. This forms a protective skin between the gelcoat and the remainder of the layup schedule.  In some detailed areas, a thinner veil cloth is applied first. In some areas a slurry of thickened resin is used as a putty to ensure the cloth sticks to a tight edge or corner. The rest of the process is to apply a total of 6oz. of mat, in 2oz. layers. Each layer is applied, allowed to go thru the heat generating part of the cure cycle, and the next layer is applied.
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avengador1
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JUL 26, 10:51 AM
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Keep us posted, this is interesting. 
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opm2000
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JUL 26, 08:54 PM
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Well, we're all finished with the layup. So the shop is cleaned up and we wait for three full days. The really fun part is pulling a fabricated part out of the mold. Nice to see the results "being born". In the middle of this layup, Blackrams came over and we took a break to remount his rear clip.  As you can see, the clip fits the stock Fiero chassis easily.  And even though this is a dry fit, the roofline aligns in what looks like just the right spot.  And the Fiero doors even close ok. 
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