take some pics once i finish applying the gel coat this week.johns;4363368; said:
That was my first encounter with fibreglass matt and i hope the last! i can still feel it in my arms
9' long 4'high 5'deep ply tank has begun.....kinda!
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That was my first encounter with fibreglass matt and i hope the last! i can still feel it in my arms
well the process was simple enough and pretty self explanatory, however i did have my dad showing me how to do it. A very messy affair but pretty straight forward, over lapping the matt with each other and applying the resin generously everywhere, i think if i didn't have my dad i would have definitely got someone to do it. Anything's easy when you know how heySatan's Goldfish;4364819; said:
looks super strong now though, i feel much happier with it compared to the (type of) epoxy coats i applied. almost ready for glazing now
this might be a little late...
If you wash with cold water and soap your pores will stay closed and the fiberglass will not dig into them.
Also after washing and drying off, use lengths of duct tape on your skin...press the duct tape on your affected skin and slowly pull off the tape...Slowly or you'll break off the fibers...the strong adhesive on the tape will stick to the fibers and they will pull out of your skin no problem...
If you wash with cold water and soap your pores will stay closed and the fiberglass will not dig into them.
Also after washing and drying off, use lengths of duct tape on your skin...press the duct tape on your affected skin and slowly pull off the tape...Slowly or you'll break off the fibers...the strong adhesive on the tape will stick to the fibers and they will pull out of your skin no problem...
wow...what a build!..great job!..looking forward on the final product/result!..
Keep it up buddy!..
Keep it up buddy!..
Cheers Mike, sounds like something i can pursuade Mrs Satan to help with and not let her know how itchy it's going to be!
Are you just doing one layer of fibreglass or building up several for strength/security?
Are you just doing one layer of fibreglass or building up several for strength/security?
we did two/three layers (three where it over lapped) of 450g matt on the main tank and a top layer of 50g, i think, a very fine matt to reduce the fibres poking through. filter just had one/two layers of 450g matt. both have had a thin gel coat and the final generous coat should be tomorrow night, with added blue pigment in both coats. pics to followSatan's Goldfish;4368546; said:
I cant Wait for the pictures! When i was dooing some glass progects Years ago I wanted to try it. never did.
I used to Build Radio Controll airplanes.
I used to Build Radio Controll airplanes.
gel coat finished now not the prettiest of finishes but by the time its full of water, fish and algae growing on the sides, i think it will work out just fine. need to order the front panel now, next week i reckon, let it cure fully then i can install the divisions in the filter.
not the prettiest of finishes but by the time its full of water, fish and algae growing on the sides, i think it will work out just fine. need to order the front panel now, next week i reckon, let it cure fully then i can install the divisions in the filter.
