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CamaroAJ 01-16-2026 05:39 AM

I've used i-Solids for 3D prints too large for me when I wanted it to be one piece. I found them on craftcloud and it was cheaper to go through them then it was through craftcloud.

https://www.i-solids.com/

Goosesdad 01-16-2026 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroAJ (Post 735832)
I've used i-Solids for 3D prints too large for me when I wanted it to be one piece. I found them on craftcloud and it was cheaper to go through them then it was through craftcloud.

https://www.i-solids.com/

Thanks AJ!! Much appreciated.

Goosesdad 01-26-2026 05:24 PM

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Just some process pics here.
Needed to reattach the lower portion of the nose, hot-glued some paint sticks to anchor it in place, flat, so it can be fiberglass'd in place .

Attachment 86182

2 layers of 1 1/2oz mat laid down in the back over the cut joint.

Attachment 86183

After the above cured solid, ground out the cut joint to get down to clean glass, used a round carbide burr.
Attachment 86184

Not a great pic here, but used 1/32" glass fibers + resin to create a fiberglass paste and filled that grove that was ground out. Let it cure and then sanded flat. That's all for that now until it gets to body work.
Installed and then set up a laser level to start mounting the bumperette's.

Attachment 86185

Using a mix of some fiberglass ribs with a metal mounting bracket. Drilled some holes to create a path for the same fiberglass paste to flow through. The end result will be a combination of a chemical and mechanical (mostly) bond to anchor the metal mounting brackets. This is before the fiberglass paste, used a little hot-glue to hold the bracket in place while the glass is laid down.
Attachment 86186

This is the first step in laying down the fiberglass paste.
Attachment 86187

Goosesdad 01-31-2026 07:56 PM

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Hope all is well for everyone.
Bumperette mounts are complete. They are done until bodywork time.
Attachment 86222

Final sand on the lower splitter plug. Will start the mold next week.

Attachment 86223

Test fit.
Attachment 86224

Attachment 86225

syborg tt 02-01-2026 06:14 PM

This front end is going to be a bad ass


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Tinker 02-02-2026 10:22 AM

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This front end is going to be a bad ass


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Marty, I’d say front end to rear end!

Goosesdad 02-03-2026 05:29 PM

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This front end is going to be a bad ass


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Originally Posted by Tinker (Post 735942)
Marty, I’d say front end to rear end!

Thanks guys!!

Goosesdad 02-03-2026 06:12 PM

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Started the mold on the lower splitter.
Attachment 86252

Attachment 86253

Mold release
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Gelcoat
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5 Layers of 'glass, first half of the mold complete.
Attachment 86256

Goosesdad 02-09-2026 07:49 PM

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Needed to get some clear on the carbon interior panels so I could put them away safely, at least for a while. 4 coats of matte clear.
Attachment 86278

Need to have the AC knobs and the switches anodized so quicky fit up to pick the sheen.
Attachment 86279

Attachment 86280

Goosesdad 02-10-2026 12:17 PM

Forgot to mention, the lettering for the switches and AC control notations were etched with a CO2 laser and then I swept in multiple coats of paint before final wet sanding and then the matte clear. The CO2 laser gave super crisp lines in the carbon fiber/epoxy. Tried a regular laser on a test piece but it burned the epoxy.


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