Cool! Gulf colors…
wow, awesome production. can see the amount of work and labour behind those cf parts and molds. hard work and eye for details always pays.
some stuff I’ve done
this is a tail I did a few years ago. I built the master from a part made from another mold. Used Duratec primer for surface coat. I think I posted these pics before
the mold for the Carbir nose. Epoxy, very heavy!
the nose after I converted it with the fender vents. 1st. one always has a few flaws
After this piece came out I did some aero work (ducting from front wheels)
(I sure wish I had a kid sometimes to help and train for cheap)
Unless I can find a new floor for a March INDY car (cheap) I will have to fix this one
the battery exploded and the car caught fire at a Vintage race
Wow now that sounds like a challenge. Good to know you look like you have just the skills to pull it off.
The tunnel section is warped badly. When I go to put in the new honeycomb I will make a caul plate with my English wheel and bag it inside to get the shape back.
I will have plenty of time to think about it. I leave Sun for a week in Death Valley. Taking my riding partners camper & bringing dual sports.
Mine is a Suzuki DR 650. And yes I did not leave it alone as far as carbon & Kevlar.
side case guards are many plies Kevlar and outside ply of 8 harness
I will take the road fender that I made from Kev-C/F & put the stock back on
As for metal work on the bike I built the skid plate, pannier racks, tool box tube,& a few other gizmo farkles. 
This this is a lot of fun, it’s as heavy as an old Buick but I ride slow a lot.
Sorry to hi-jack the thread but “I’m on Vacation”
Tom, I’m always impressed with your work. You can tell how good a composite technician is if they can repair and the quality of the repair. I’m not a “top dog” but I learn every day and from people such as yourself.
Tom, How does NidaCore honeycomb work for bracing up a mold? I’m guessing that was what you used on that front nose mold?
hey guys, what is the tg of Aeropoxy cured at room temp?
I used Divinycell, and have had good luck with Nida, and a few others. the original parts from the factory came with the same type cores. The older ones were balsa.
sorry for the late reply, I’ve been riding in Death Valley all week
I have not used it. someone here said it was the same as 2050 (that I use, & so does SpaceEx)
The tech Rep’s at PTM&W are very helpful. Scot Stettler is one of the tech support guys I have dealt with. When I did the grey tail in this thread I went down there and picked his brain. Cool guy, email him or call the factory.
Scot Stettler sstettler@ptm-w.com
Fastrr-
I’m No top dog, just an Old Dog. I have leaned from shooting myself in the foot a hundred times.
also, I’m very picky about my materials. I use some expensive stuff because I know what it will do and I trust it. I still try new ways and methods all the time. Like the carbon nose in the pic. When I get done with the order the last one will be the best.
I’m only as good as my last job