BATHO
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 10:14 AM |
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Bespoke Aluminium panels
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262702571012
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Rosco86
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 10:52 AM |
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very nice
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Huttojb
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 11:01 AM |
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Wouldn't this weigh more the the normal body?
Nicely made though
[Edited on 17/11/16 by Huttojb]
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BATHO
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 11:04 AM |
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Coming along nicely again nice to see a scratch build.
[Edited on 17/11/16 by BATHO]
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BATHO
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 11:20 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Huttojb
Wouldn't this weigh more the the normal body?
Nicely made though
[Edited on 17/11/16 by Huttojb]
Not at all, usually lighter because in most cases the fibre glass has been put on quite thick.
The Aluminium is only 1.2mm to 1.5mm think so is very strong and light and generally nicer to
work with.
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 01:06 PM |
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Density of good quality fibreglass is ~2100, Al Alloys are ~2700 - so 23% lighter in best case, but 6061-T6, for example, has 3x the stiffness.
Given stiffness of the sheet is related to the cube of the thickness, you'd need the GFP to be ~1.5 times thicker than any given Alu for the
same deflection.
With vast simplification.
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BATHO
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 02:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
Density of good quality fibreglass is ~2100, Al Alloys are ~2700 - so 23% lighter in best case, but 6061-T6, for example, has 3x the stiffness.
Given stiffness of the sheet is related to the cube of the thickness, you'd need the GFP to be ~1.5 times thicker than any given Alu for the
same deflection.
With vast simplification.
You sound like you know your fibreglass..
Most of the fibreglass panels ive had to deal with you can physically feel the weight difference, ie The aluminium feeling lighter. (Not just lotus
seven panels)
But saying that I can't say if they were made of good quality fibreglass or not..
What about carbon fibre? What's are your thoughts on that regarding strength and weight.
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WallerZero
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 03:03 PM |
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I'd be interested in a custom bonnet in Aluminium, what would be the ball park figure for one with a bulge/scoop/induction scoop?
I've got no drawings but think I'm quite close to you to bring the car over (once working) and talk through some ideas 
http://zachsgbszero.blogspot.co.uk/
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BATHO
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| posted on 17/11/16 at 04:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by WallerZero
I'd be interested in a custom bonnet in Aluminium, what would be the ball park figure for one with a bulge/scoop/induction scoop?
I've got no drawings but think I'm quite close to you to bring the car over (once working) and talk through some ideas
U2u sent
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TimC
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 posted on 17/11/16 at 06:14 PM |
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Aaaand I want to build another 7.
Really nice.
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BATHO
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 posted on 18/11/16 at 02:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TimC
Aaaand I want to build another 7.
Really nice.
Lol go for it you know you want too......
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Ugg10
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| posted on 18/11/16 at 03:25 PM |
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Nice job, looks good. Similar to the Tiger Alloy RS6 http://www.tigerracing.com/model/tiger-rs6/ but significantly cheaper by the looks of it.
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BATHO
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| posted on 18/11/16 at 03:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ugg10
Nice job, looks good. Similar to the Tiger Alloy RS6 http://www.tigerracing.com/model/tiger-rs6/ but significantly cheaper by the looks of it.
Yes I recall the quality of the RS6 being slated in a magazine awhile back.. And very over priced probably why you've not seen any around..
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steve-hv8
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| posted on 24/1/17 at 04:36 PM |
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What would 2 side panels and a rear panel cost for a Haynes roadster?
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BATHO
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| posted on 24/1/17 at 07:51 PM |
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Ideally these panels need to be fitted to the individual chassis to get a nice quality fit.
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slingshot2000
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| posted on 24/1/17 at 07:59 PM |
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Hi,
Just thinking out loud here;
If someone was to book your time in advance, would it be possible to bring a chassis / space-frame to you, for you to custom build these panels onto
?
Regards
Jon
(Yes, I asked the SVA question on your ebay advert).
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steve-hv8
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| posted on 24/1/17 at 08:13 PM |
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So how much would that cost?
quote:
Originally posted by BATHO
Ideally these panels need to be fitted to the individual chassis to get a nice quality fit.
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BATHO
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| posted on 24/1/17 at 08:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by slingshot2000
Hi,
Just thinking out loud here;
If someone was to book your time in advance, would it be possible to bring a chassis / space-frame to you, for you to custom build these panels onto
?
Regards
Jon
(Yes, I asked the SVA question on your ebay advert).
Yes Jon that is possible and the best way to ensure a good fit. But obviously would cost a little more.
What chassis did you have in mind? :-)
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BATHO
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| posted on 24/1/17 at 08:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve-hv8
So how much would that cost?
quote:
Originally posted by BATHO
Ideally these panels need to be fitted to the individual chassis to get a nice quality fit.
Hi the side panels would cost £210
The rear panel £150
Martin
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BATHO
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| posted on 20/10/17 at 09:50 PM |
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http://bathoscars.simpl.com
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