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How would I make a mould for this?

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By Markh7 - 9/10/2014 5:44:11 AM

So I am planning on making a R32 GTR N1 Boot Lip links to pictures are below. I am wondering how other people would go about making this as it needs to have a flat bottom to attach to the car using either a double sided tape or some form of glue. I don't have a vacuum pump either and as this will be made from carbon fibre I was wondering how I go about keeping the shape. I was thinking possibly making a mould for the piece then create a foam inset that would sit in the mould which the carbon would wrap around that way I would be able to keep the piece really light if anyone has any ideas please let me know.



http://www.topstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/S13-N1-Boot-lip1.jpg

http://justjap.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/8f3e5969ec19f7e2d1880fae742b658d/n/1/n1carblip32_1.jpg
By aza993a - 10/6/2014 7:14:24 AM

Fillet, pull mold. 2 part mold if you want a flat bottom, just use the existing flange or even the boot lid for the shape.