Hi all

I am new to mould making at home and to this site

I have a Uni-Mould kit from Easy Composites and have made a pattern for a kit car scoop using my original scoop from the car see picture attached

I would really like any tips / advice you may have on how to prep / release the pattern before making the mould

I have read instructions sheets and watch videos BUT would welcome any contributions as you cannot beat the experience of other people that have started out the same way

For example I have a block of filleting wax to use where there might be some under cuts but do i put this on before or after releasing the pattern

Thanks in advance for any helping a newbie

Regards
Ian

Looking good the flange on the back end of the scoop is looking a little small but that could be the picture.
I usually aim for about a 4/5 inch flange to give plenty of room for layup | peel ply | infusion mesh and the infusion lines.

In regard to the raising it to have something to cut off unless you need the extra height for a plenum or to stop the engine fouling the inside of the scoop, I would leave it.