Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 05:14 PM |
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Locost ext design cont....
The clay model is finished and ready for molding, i have backfilled as many undercuts as possible and built the bottom of the model down to the base
to leave a nice surface for the fibreglass.
GAZ
 
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andrews_45
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 05:15 PM |
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BLOODY HELL!!!! that is awesome
What the hell is it?
Will it fit a locost chassis...
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 05:17 PM |
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See this thread
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 05:18 PM |
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locost design mold
I decided that it would be necessary to make a four part mold and inserted thin plastic sheet into the model so i would be able to produce a
flange.
The mo;d material is called 'Polydur' its a bit like a cross between fibreglass and plaster. It comes in a kit form with most things you
need.
GAZ
 
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smart51
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 05:21 PM |
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That looks fabulous. Are the gaps between the front wheel arches and bonnet for the lights or are they vents?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 05:22 PM |
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locost mold
Here we have one side of the mold layed up. Thanks to Rob for giving me a hand.
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 05:27 PM |
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locost mold
Thanks for the comments chaps , they are comming quicker then i can put the pics up.
They are vents by the way, this thred is a continuation from (locost exterior design)
Now got both sides layed up. i have the front and back to do tomorow. And fibreglass on monday.
any questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
GAZ
 
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JamJah
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 07:48 PM |
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I like it... but i think at 6ft2 its too small for me 
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 08:00 PM |
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locost design
its too small to be a peddle car for you.
I will make a full size one
GAZ
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JamJah
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 08:02 PM |
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For me... thats kind... certain wouldnt say no!
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 09:54 PM |
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locost design
not a problem. give me a week or so.
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emsfactory
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 09:57 PM |
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Is this mould designed to save the clay buck or will it have to be damaged? Are you sure that front will draw in one piece?
Hope it all works and survives, would be a shame to see it damaged.
Out of curiosity did you do anything to dry the clay?
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JamJah
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 10:01 PM |
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On a serious note... (and thats rare from me!). You planning on making a short run to pull back costs of manufacture/ insaurance?
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 10:05 PM |
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locost design
When i say clay, thats a bit of a fib. In the car industry it is known as clay but it is more like plastercine. When you warm it, it goes soft, as
it cools it goes hard.
As for the model being damaged, it most likely will get a good beating.
I have filled the front vents in a little and have covered the thing in release agent so with a bit of luck the mold will come off. The worse thing
that can happen is the clay will be damaged. The condition of the mold is the important thing.
Thanks
GAZ
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 10:11 PM |
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locost design
sorry jam i was just replying to ems, i cant keep up with you guys.
as for production, i would love to find an interested company to take the design on. if a cant i will build it myself but the prolem with this is it
will take alot longer.
I will be inviting as many kit companies as poss to my degree show, and i might well take the model down to stoneleigh to see if i can drum up some
interest there.
Any ideas?
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JamJah
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 10:35 PM |
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Whatever happens... liscence the design for 5/8 years. dont sell it 
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 10:44 PM |
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locost design
To be honnest, i,m not sure what the best thing to is,
It would be nice to be in a situation when that is a problem. If you know what i mean.
GAZ
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 28/3/07 at 11:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by andrews_45
BLOODY HELL!!!! that is awesome
What the hell is it?
Will it fit a locost chassis...
 sorry but you've got to laugh, where have you guys been? this model is the second longest running thread
Anyway that mold looks good and not to many parts, I can see now that you have been very clever with the shape in respect to pulling molds. Nice.
[Edited on 28/3/07 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 29/3/07 at 05:20 PM |
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locost design mold
i got the other two parts of the mold done today
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 29/3/07 at 05:23 PM |
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locost design
It took a while, alot of sweat, a few harsh words but the mold came off.
I just need to clean the mold and polish it and it will be ready for fibreglass.
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 29/3/07 at 05:25 PM |
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locost crash
as for the clay model it had a bit of an accident...........A BIG ONE..
Thanks for the comments
GAZ
 
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the_parson
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| posted on 29/3/07 at 05:37 PM |
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Oh bugger, the above image reminds me of the episode of Knight Rider when kitt gets dipped in acid.
"Help me Michael, help me..."
*ahem*
Nice work on the mould. I didn't realise quite how big they were until you posted the pics with your course mates posing with their models. Most
impressive. I'd like to see a full size version of that someday.
Have you done six impossible things before breakfast?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 29/3/07 at 05:47 PM |
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locost design
You will get the old invite to the degree show in London, Down Brick Lane......
hmmmmmmmm Cuuuurrrrrrryyyyyyyy.
we will see if we can get everyone together for maybe an orange juice....
GAZ
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 29/3/07 at 10:16 PM |
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OH MY GOD!! 
ok, so I hope you didn't need that for passing the course...sigh.
Oh well at least you have the moulds now.
You may have been better cutting the clay model with a fret saw then taking a vacuum forming off it instead. But what's done is done. Keep going
we're all behind you on this.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 30/3/07 at 07:53 AM |
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clay model
the damage was expected. As for vac forming, i am not sure if i have mentioned it but the clay is like plastercine it melts with heat.
GAZ
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