Dax Rush Carbon Fibre Scuttle

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#1

Started laying up the 2 part scuttle mould with the spread two racing stripe design to match the bonnet scoop http://www.compositescentral.com/showthread.php?t=10645 and some spread tow in the foot pedal area.

Cutting out templates for the firewall side

Laying the first carbon twill with the correct weave orientation to match the design.

Cutting around the pedal box and offering up the template for the area in front of the window

Cutting out template for the inner area above the dashboard

All the components for the first layer.

F1 keeping me entertained

Two compound curves with no cuts

Starting to layup the biaxial carbon fibre 4 layers.

#2

Adding some 2mm soric in some choice places

All layed up !

Peel ply and infusion mesh

Vacuum drop test

Preparing degassing chamber and catch pot

Infusion time

Ghetto table oven got the mould up to 67c for 8 hours and then it cooled to a low of 40c for 8 hours using the heated table, 1/2 days and split the mould

#3

The new scuttle :slight_smile:



Really pleased with the results

#4

It’s a great piece Dave, well done mate. Looking forward to seeing it clear coated!

#5

Another great project Dave, can’t wait for the Speed Shop videos.

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#6

Thanks for the positive feedback :slight_smile:

Here is a video of the making showing some of the process in more detail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHg2BU2f-P8

Cheers everyone.

#7

Dave, keep posting more pictures and videos please they are epic :sunglasses::sunglasses:

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#8

Great Job Dave, first class :slight_smile:

#9

Thanks All !

Some images as requested :slight_smile:

Fuel filler cut out with bracket made using the CNC milling machine and Fusion360.

Clear coating the scuttle.

Finished article.


Here is the SpeedShop Video!
Carbon Fibre Scuttle Fitting and playing around with a Glow In the Dark Carbon Fibre test piece and making some wing mirrors using a mould milled directly from Fusion360 :slight_smile: