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mikew
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I want to design something similar to the below (not to copy it), but I'm unsure of how to go about it. I'm thinking the high density foam to get the shape of one side and the front, glass it, flat it etc etc before moulding but what about the other side? By hand it's not going to be identical, so what about someone with a digitizing arm to map it then "flip" it, then have it lazer cut in foam?
Or make up a cardboard mock-up and find someone who can CAD it before lazer cutting foam etc? Any ideas anyone? How is this stuff usually done?
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Thanks all.
Interesting point of view Warren. Do you think it's possible to match both sides? When it's painted any kind of flaw would surely be highly visible?
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mikew
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13 Years Ago
Cardboard then CAD I would say.
Jack.Strong
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13 Years Ago
CAD and Lazer Cutting seems a little OTT. Hand cutting/shaping should be more than adequate. Trust...
wozza
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13 Years Ago
Thanks all. Interesting point of view Warren. Do you think it's possible to match both sides? When...
mikew
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13 Years Ago
Are you concerned about the profile/shape being identical? or the surface finish? If it is the...
wozza
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13 Years Ago
Both really. I think I'll do that - templates to get the dimensions right then foam and just keep...
mikew
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13 Years Ago
Even if you get the foam profiled on a CNC (not cheap) you will still have to seal the surface and...
wozza
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13 Years Ago
Take a mold off original shape,then make Out off fiberglass then reshape or profile to what you...
Shaneer22
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13 Years Ago
[quote][b]Shaneer22 (09/12/2012)[/b][hr]Take a mold off original shape,then make Out off fiberglass...
mikew
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13 Years Ago
Don't really see and advantage in that method. You are just increasing the time/cost/work involved....
wozza
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13 Years Ago
I would split the project into two parts, the Fly Screen and the Tank Covers. Make up a three sided...
wozza
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13 Years Ago
Now that's a cracking idea, cheers Warren
mikew
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13 Years Ago
These are really handy for this type of work and cheap as chips.
wozza
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13 Years Ago
If you give me your email address I will send you pictures of parts that I have made,and explain I...
Shaneer22
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13 Years Ago
Sounds daft but where'd you buy something like that warren? Google isn't assisting. eta finally...
mikew
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13 Years Ago
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