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Offline WOODY@DDLLC

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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #750 on: August 17, 2021, 02:05:01 PM »
Quote from: Lemming Motors on August 17, 2021, 06:50:52 AM
And from the olfactory......

It turns out using Durabuild over Polyfilla does not work. It seemed like a good idea at the time; without mistakes how do we learn; man I must be smart :lol:

The Durabuild simply creates an egg shell - next time use proper auto filler  :roll:
As a result sanding high spots and bogged low spots was problematic; kept cutting through to the polyfilla.

I decided to wax what was there and layup a quick mold to get the nose out in fibreglass and finish it off in situ rather than at the plug stage.

Me thinks we only learn two things in this life: What to do and what not to do! Mostly what NOT to do!  :-P :-P
Love the build - keep at it!  :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #751 on: August 17, 2021, 06:07:52 PM »
I'm getting itchy just looking at all the fiberglass work your doing. However its looking great as usual. Hoping to see you next year remember there's less than 50 weeks left to go.
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #752 on: August 18, 2021, 04:26:57 AM »
RR - 50 weeks - eek.
Actually, if the stars align, the chicken entrails are correct and all that naval gazing comes to fruition it is 50 weeks to SW, 50 weeks to retirement.

QUESTION TIME

I have a front windscreen in 5mm polycarbonate; what interval do people run the mounting bolts (4mm c/s). It will be laid on an inner fibreglass lip all round (I assume they are not bonded) and isn't very large: 11 inches up the side and a 20 inch arc on the bottom. I am thinking every 2.5"?

The beasty will have A pillars to transition to side windows. The fact that it doesn't have a one piece screen may be something to do with lack of design forethought, or it might be deliberate; I have not decided yet.
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #753 on: August 18, 2021, 09:04:23 AM »
John, I spaced mine every 3". It has never been a problem. By the way, 303 k/ph last week.  :cheers:
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #754 on: August 18, 2021, 12:01:19 PM »
Wayno has done some very nice aero things to his tank, carbon fiber axle cover and I love his wheel covers. If he should ever put these up for sale I want the first ones!!!

Great to see him run well.

50 weeks John, we will see you there.

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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #755 on: August 18, 2021, 12:41:32 PM »
Quote from: Elmo Rodge on August 18, 2021, 09:04:23 AM
John, I spaced mine every 3". It has never been a problem. By the way, 303 k/ph last week.  :cheers:
Wayno


188 and change, nice   :cheers:
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #756 on: August 18, 2021, 04:40:33 PM »
Quote from: Elmo Rodge on August 18, 2021, 09:04:23 AM
John, I spaced mine every 3". It has never been a problem. By the way, 303 k/ph last week.  :cheers:
Wayno
Jeezus Wayno, still showing us up with your Mr Composite-ness talent! :wink:
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #757 on: August 18, 2021, 05:06:19 PM »
Quote from: Elmo Rodge on August 18, 2021, 09:04:23 AM
John, I spaced mine every 3". It has never been a problem. By the way, 303 k/ph last week.  :cheers:
Wayno

Perfect, thanks Wayno. 188 and change; sweet.
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #758 on: August 18, 2021, 05:55:01 PM »
Actually 185. You try the math. See what you come up with. :roll:
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #759 on: August 18, 2021, 06:12:36 PM »
. . . whatever.  Good, strong run, Wayno.
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #760 on: August 18, 2021, 07:05:16 PM »
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #761 on: August 18, 2021, 07:45:26 PM »
Give it up!
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #762 on: August 18, 2021, 08:51:10 PM »
I stand corrected.  :cheers:
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #763 on: August 18, 2021, 09:01:34 PM »
Rats. That means I only went 298 k/ph.  :-(
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Re: UK Lakester build G/GL
« Reply #764 on: August 18, 2021, 11:40:05 PM »
Quote from: Elmo Rodge on August 18, 2021, 09:04:23 AM
... I spaced mine every 3"...
But that shield appears to be one complete compound curve. A shield formed from flat stock might need more frequent mountings.
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