Ferrari 312pb scaled kart

[panchothedog]

Your glass work is nothing short of of amazing.

 

[bradwsm]

Thank you, but I would imagine anyone who actually does it for a living would be appalled by my methods! More of a subtractive method add more than you need and sand down to the shape I want.

 

[Denny]

That’s the only way to do it. It don’t come preformed out of the can!

 

[Jamie P]

Great looking project. I'm working on a "mini truck" that requires a lot of fiberglass work. It takes a ton of planning and makes a huge mess. The worst part is that as soon as you cut or sand it the microscopic fibers will find you and make you itch, no matter how well you protect yourself.

You're doing a great job.

Do you suppose there will be a 2025 build-off contest? You're likely to win, but you give me inspiration and something to strive for.

 

[Downadirtroad]

Wow! Nicely done so far. Keep up the great work, that thing will be awesome.

 

[bradwsm]

Thanks guys! Jamie p, I know, it's been so long that I forgot about how sneaky fiberglass is about getting past any defenses! But also realized and remember how quick I got use to it! I don't know anything about build off. Been crazy at work but it is about to get started again. Striped it back down to bare frame to start the rear frame and suspension. Updates coming soon.

 

[bradwsm]

Been super busy with work but was finally able to get back at it! Frame and rear sub frame about 90%

 

[Bansil]

So, looks great....mmm...swfl? Let me see your boat, I'm sure it has been converted from IB to a couple OB on a bracket with the clean fiberglass work on this

 

[bradwsm]

Lol! Not into boats anymore but I was a 50's aluminum when I was! Main frame 100%!!! Now to cut aluminum sheeting. Here is some pics next my Mazda 6 and tundra for scale

 

[Bansil]

What is bare frame wt? As it sits #150 ?

 

[bradwsm]

No.... May be 70lbs

 

[bradwsm]

With motor and rear frame connected I can easily pic the front off the ground wheel barrow style using just arms.

 

[bradwsm]

Frame and subframe complete! Now onto rear suspension.

 

[Denny]

This is so cool!

 

[Jamie P]

It's looking great!

 

[John Roger]

this is a crazy build i love your fiberglass work how do you get it so wheel i have never done fiberglass work but i have wanted to build a funny car body (drag racing) do you make cardboard mock-ups?

 

[bradwsm]

Thanks, I always just use foam core, 1/8 therma ply or rmat insulation board.

 

[John Roger]

do you have pictures of your mock ups? like when car manufactures carve clay blocks?

 

[bradwsm]

No I don't do that I just cut and form the insulation board, foam core or therma to shape and tape it together