I've been working on shaping the nose for the liner.
My original idea to build the plug using ribs and cladding it with styrofoam
seemed like a good idea at the time but I should have gone the more expensive route
and had someone CNC the part from a solid block.
Sofadriver Mike is constantly on my mind as I work and even though composites are
my day job his project impresses me more and more.
I put a layer of glass over the polystyrene and figured I'd just add a thick layer of fairing paste
and sand out the high spots.
Sounds simple and maybe on a smaller part it should be. This part is driving me nuts.
The high spots are too thin and sanding finds me going right through the epoxy/glass layer.
You can't use any aggressive type tool because the nose moves all over the shop and you just go right through the thin skin.
I'm getting there slowly but it's a PITA.
The trick will be to get the same profile on the right hand side. I've only almost finished the left but it's wavy as heck.
I'll post pics once the PC is repaired and I can download pics.