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Clutch casing cover advice

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By redeye - 6/10/2015 9:14:59 AM

Hi guys, I am looking for some advice regarding plug making for a cover I will do for my clutch casing. I have worked out/estimated that 3mm will be pretty darn strong, so have gone and purchased myself some 3mm sheet wax and some modelling clay. The item I want to make a cover for looks exactly like this, not my picture,but this is it:



Do you think there is any chance I could get the wax to conform nicely over this or would I need to cut in strips? 

I figured I'd try and get it to conform but may struggle, maybe you guys will set me straight in the correct direction if it isn't even worth trying and wasting the wax (not at all cheap here).

Regarding using strips, should I cute them and lay them down adjacent to one another and then fill in the gaps with clay/putty and then finally cover in cling film perhaps before taking the mould off this? Obviously i will fillet the point where the cover meets the flange of the plug. Regarding filleting wax, I havent been able to find any where I am, will I be able to make the modelling clay work here or should I look for plasticine? MMM, wonder if my daughter play dough will react with the gelcoat BigGrin

Thanks in advance for any and all comments and help.
By redeye - 7/21/2015 6:58:21 AM

Thanks guys, I'll look at getting some filleting wax for the next one. Maybe I'll be doing the ignition cover side soon too - quite a bit more complex though with a much deeper draught.

I have everything (I think) needed for making the mould, just need to find a few free uninterrupted hours. Work is pretty hairy at the moment and I am loath to further deprive myself of any sleep I need to cope with the days ;-). Next update, and I'm sure questions, will be on the way soon.