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2011 – Issue 2 of 4

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After a little rethink on my mould release method the second one was much better. The<br />

moulds were then reinforced with MDF ribs and additional resin and glass.<br />

The next step was to prepare the moulds to make the new wings. This involved a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

sanding with fine wet-dry paper, then polishing and finishing with wax and PVA. I was<br />

then ready to lay up the new wings.<br />

This involved painting gel coat into<br />

the moulds and then laying up a first<br />

coat <strong>of</strong> tissue then layers <strong>of</strong> glass mat<br />

and resin. This was then left for a day<br />

to cure. The final job was to release<br />

the new wings from the moulds and<br />

final finishing.<br />

CTPG member Idris Dibble, is better<br />

known for being the handsome<br />

driving instructor at Cardiff Bus.<br />

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