I think I can probably get an idea of the materials best suited from the posts here, is there an idiots guide to actually getting the thing done once I have the mould?



You really need to decide how you are going to make the final part before making the mould ie wet-lay, infusion or pre-preg as this will have a baring on how and what the mould is made from. Looking at your sketch, because of the wrap around design it will have to be a split mould otherwise you wont get the finished part out of the mould. With infusion or pre-preg you will need some flanges on there as well. If you plan on outsourcing the manufacture I would talk to whoever is going to make it as to what type of mould they suggest. One problem area of outsourcing is that the "fit for purpose" responsibility would fall on their shoulders and they may not want that risk.

Warren

Carbon Copies Ltd