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BRISTOL VR WINGS by Idris Dibble<br />
In late 2009 I was asked by my good friend Mac Winfield if I could help out by creating<br />
two new wings for a friend’s Bristol VR Double Decker. Having worked in a boat yard<br />
many years ago producing GRP Power Boats, I have retained the skills needed, and in<br />
fact on many occasions over the years I have repaired many GRP Boats, sailing being a<br />
hobby <strong>of</strong> mine. The first job was to repair the two wings that Mac had provided to use as<br />
plugs for the mould. This also gave me the opportunity to return the wings in better<br />
condition than what I had received them.<br />
The repair <strong>of</strong> the wings took some time, and was then delayed by some very cold<br />
weather last winter. However as the weather improved and the temperature increased<br />
allowing me to use resin and glass once more I made some progress. With the plugs<br />
(repaired wings) completed the next job was to prepare the surface as best I could.<br />
When this was done I applied a coat <strong>of</strong> wax and a coat <strong>of</strong> PVA release agent. After this<br />
was dry I then applied a double coat <strong>of</strong> gel coat. The next day I commenced the<br />
application <strong>of</strong> glass and resin, first a coat <strong>of</strong> tissue followed by layers chopped glass mat. I<br />
then left this for two days to cure, I then released the first plug from the mould, not<br />
quite perfect but very expectable with the minimum amount <strong>of</strong> repair work to be done.<br />
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