how i built a fiberglass teardrop

[petertl]

WHAT?

[angib]

When the title "Pot Stirrer" was given, it was a joke.

I'm sure that was true.

When it was given......

Andrew

[glassice]

I just want to put how to do some glass real cheep I was hopping some one would do the Roswell IT HAS TO BE DONE and i think glass might be the easy way to go so i will get a fog machine some blinking lites and get started

[glassice]

hoot if you did build your boat you will have lots of great info i hope you share and i well learn a lot from you : gage how abut them keys

[Miriam C.]

Glassice
I hope you will do just that. I don't like the Roswell but really would like to see it done. I think of a balloon busted and the frame left.

I do understand people tend to think faster than they write or type. Especially if they are very familiar with thier subject. Then there is the short-hand speak that comes from IM.

BTW- Glassice you have picked up and corrected a lot of the typing issues. Thank you. When I finish my woody I might think about fiberglass enough to read a book so I can ask questions.

Welcome to the Family. You too Hoot.

[GPW]

It's kinda' obvious from all this that a F/ glass' TD is a serious undertaking ....and from the tribulations that glass' has gone through , and all the materials he has used , it 's also not cheap ...or easy .... Boatbuilders are bemused!!!!.... The thing to do is make a mould, like one for building a boat hull (TD cabin shell , no floor ) either spray (CG) or hand lay up material ... time consuming and messy . insert foam walls etc, (flotation ) f/g over the foam ...or use interior mould for "finished" appearance... Basic FG boatbuilding 101... Not Cheap or easy .... all phases require experience in material handling and application ...not really for the homebuilder.... unless you're gonna' make a bunch of them .... nice thing is the come out of the mould nice and smooth with a gel coat finish ... metalflake anyone .... for inspiration , check out a local FG boat dealer and see what they've done ... Why heck , you could make a serviceable TD with a boat hull, inverted and on a trailer ... wanna' go fishing .... you get the idea... Right !!!????

[Miriam C.]

Well Of course I wanna go fishing.

[glassice]

if you have ever Sean some one put on finger Polish that what gel coat is and to me wood whoud be so much harder for make one you could make long panel then 2 side cut like ply wood and glue together the h-d foam is strong for the main shell the glass is to stop you from put your finger throe the foam it the foam that replace the wood and when you fell between the in side and out it like a kids bounce house be for i retired i made thing tor the gov. that go bump in the nigh can you say airy 51

[glassice]

this is going to be hard not to sound like a jerk Hoot is going to show how to do a mold if your going to make 30 are more in the 1970s his way to do it it will be good reading show you how ease it is BUT if you came to my shop and want 2are3 and one of my works try to bill you the way he showing ( my worker) I bust him in the mouth and fire him on the spot waste of time and cash after hoot get down the road I well tell why but for the 70 he will show how it done NOT to but Hoot down what he will show will have some great info

[GPW]

Glass... More Pics Dude !!!!!!!!

[Mary K]

GOSH!!! Look at how many views this thread has!!!

Ouch, My head hurts...

Mk

[Arne]

I'm surprised about the bad press glassice has gotten. I appreciate what he is attempting to do. Whatever his background he sure knows what he is talking about, and I'm willing to listen and learn.

[asianflava]

I'm surprised about the bad press glassice has gotten. I appreciate what he is attempting to do. Whatever his background he sure knows what he is talking about, and I'm willing to listen and learn.

Yes, some of his posts are difficult to decypher least he doesn't get mad and snarkey when you say so. Some people can't take any negative criticism.

[glassice]

had it with Calif air q hit me with a new fee so i will be move to NV and it 1200 mi round trip ( good i make my own fuel bio diesel) so my dear Friend hoot will help guide you i will post pic. every 3 are so days will Tex in answers and one of my works wants to make a co to build small haller so i make him show how thank it will take 3 are 4 hr to make the mold

[GPW]

Must be alot of fumes if the EV/AQ boys were on you ??? More pics !!!!