Splitting a superjet hull.

[Superjet3]

What are oyu leaning more towards, Surf type hull of Flatwater ?

Ummm... It will be a bit more towards flatwater but have soem benefits that would help in the surf too. The ********ty part is if they dont work there goes alot of $$$$ lol. When the time comes i am going to look into some materials that will keep it light but also make it very strong. Possibly do the whole boat with a foam core or something of that nature. I have ALOT more work to do before that is even a question though. I think Ill set up shop in my basement for the winter...

 

[Superjet3]

maybe we could find u another square donor hull you could use to cut the motormount/firewall area out of in tact so u have a nice motor mockup you could also make a mold of? i dont know.. just trying to help.. im sure we could get you another square donor hull if we tried hard enough... possibly free even..

That could work but I think the bulkhead of a square would be different. I will get it out. I have only been working on it for like an hour or two after work each day until it gets dark.

 

[T-bone]

you can get the green glue off with a sharp wood chiesel.....and time

 

[sclevela]

is there a thread already on how to make molds? sorry to jack

 

[gj_fx1]

Too late now, but how about making the top mold before you split it, then you could cut the top up to get it off. That might be better anyway - I'd assume the top shell is pretty flimsy and you might have a hard time keeping it square while making the mold.

 

[Superjet3]

Too late now, but how about making the top mold before you split it, then you could cut the top up to get it off. That might be better anyway - I'd assume the top shell is pretty flimsy and you might have a hard time keeping it square while making the mold.

The top deck will need to be attached to a piece of MDF anyway to make a flange for the mold so that will hold it square.

 

[WaveDemon]

is there a thread already on how to make molds? sorry to jack

www.learncomposites.com <--- great place to start to learn. it needs more members.

 

[WaveDemon]

cool. i didnt know about that site. thanks.

sure thing saki, I've learned a few tricks in mold and parts making. feel free to call me up for some tips.

 

[WaveDemon]

cool.

by my calculator.. you owe me a few favors by now.

you're right on there. IOU