1200 CPS… that’s the problem. You want more like 600-800 centipoise. Heating the resin may help but it cools pretty damn fast after spreading out. Looks like its the resin and probably the setup to some extent.
I use this stuff usually: http://www.entropyresins.com/products/super-sap-clr
have used vinylester as well, and love the water thin viscosity… but hate vinylester.
Also, what is that you are using for flow media on top?