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first split mould

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By 111mattin111 - 1/13/2016 12:27:15 PM

I've just done my first split mould nothing complex we but the original part undercuts itself so would cause it to lock

Now my question is do it lay the carbon in side in one piece or in two creating an overlap where the moulds meet

Also where the moulds meet will this not cause an air leak when vaccum bagging? 
http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/f3e9b7f4-952e-43ed-982c-8a30.jpg

http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/c6b2f700-3f50-4760-98d0-e630.jpg
By delcarlo - 7/10/2016 4:00:36 AM

heya, looks like a 300zx nose panel!

how are you getting on with carboning the Z? ive seen youve been tackling the boot, doors and fenders

I made the nose panel in a single piece mould.. you can tell the factory one was made in a single piece, its usually the easiest way to tell if it will release or not.. Nissan already took the guesswork out for you

you have any more pics of the car?