SJ Build from Philly

[marz831]

Filled in the bond line .... and some more pics of the build. I am just at the first steps of the build so not that much progress done. I used epoxy resin with the microballons and it works really well. Kinda hard to balance the ski so the mixture doesnt leak all over the place but i got it to work. The sides should be all dried up by tomorrow so i will move to the nose.

How does that work compared to the west 404 filler? Does it thicken up as much? Is it easier to sand?

 

[n247hp]

i have never used the west 404 but this one dries up real nice. its easy to send. its preety think so its easy to work with. the drying time takes up alot so i leave the ski over night to dry on each fill

 

[n247hp]

Got most of the reinforcing done. I used 18oz 1708 biaxial and carbon kevlar hybrid cloth. For mu first build and never working with resin on glass i think it worked out well. It looks very cool with the orange and black. got to finish the nose reinforcement, under the pole, close up the gas cap and a few other places.

 

[chad]

Got most of the reinforcing done. I used 18oz 1708 biaxial and carbon kevlar hybrid cloth. For mu first build and never working with resin on glass i think it worked out well. It looks very cool with the orange and black. got to finish the nose reinforcement, under the pole, close up the gas cap and a few other places.

how was that cloth to work with ?
I love the looks of the carbon/kevlar
was it diffucult to make the bends around the hood seal area?

nice work so far !

 

[D Slicker]

Looking good.

 

[n247hp]

the biaxial was real easy but the carbon/kevlar was more of a bitc%. It wouldnt stay in place. But after a few times u just wet it and let it sit for like 3-5 min and it becomes easier. I am actually surprised that it came out this well. i never done this before so i am happy. lets hope it wont fall apart on the next BR isaster attemp.

 

[n247hp]

Here is an update on what ive been working on. I had a long break pondering on what i will be doing, and now i gota move fast. The weather is warming up and its almost time to ride.

New stuff
x-metal steering system (-4)
Scupper valve from ATP, great products by the way
lowered nose piece and sponson from surfjetlouie
61x cyl, ported followed with new wiseco pistons.

 

[n247hp]

Also started working on lowering the hood. I cut the top off and stuck the paper cylinder roll that held the cloth from us composites underneath to create a slight curve. for some reason i thought that it will come in handy so i decided to keep that paper cylinder. i dont know how the hood will look once it dries up but so far it might actually work. I really winged it on this one.

 

[n247hp]

pics

 

[Lucifer]

Hey Nick, Its looking real good.
I can totally relate to being a first time fiberglasser!!
You switched to a 61x cylinder, what size pistons are you using?

 

[Bobert540]

nice build! where do you usually ride at?

 

[Lucifer]

How's it coming along Nick??

 

[n247hp]

Finally all done, just a few minor things left.

 

[n247hp]

more

 

[Brenden]

loooooooks goood mannnnnn