nope got super busy. all the outside glass is done i just have to plumb the tray glass it and glass the engine bay and then tons of paint prep.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
painters tape. really didn’t work that dress had to use wire wheel to get it all off. could probably put some wax on it and be better off. nice ski!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
i appreciate compliment although this is my first big fiberglass job. i have refoamed trays and such but never to this extent! i weighed the bull today as it sits in last pics and it weighs 70lb with not a single bolt in it. my hood with steering came out at 30lb. i imagine i’ll add another...
the last mods to the shape of the hull was to widen the bottom of the ski for more stability and easier recoveries. i took 1 inch thick foam board cut it and glued it to the hull and glassed over it. also not sure i ever shared but i widened the intake area and got some glass laid on it this...
after i got the nose bond line put back on the ski even with the rest of the bond line i started to shape my new bond rail and back of the tray with cardboard and got it glassed up. super stoked with the outcome and how it’s starting to come together.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
thank you! i saw someone do a rocker similar to this and loved the shape vs a carterb rocker. this is a tom 21 hood! post pics of the round nose!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
more time i can upload pics of progress so far. after i got the nose in place with a layer of glass i could remove the all thread and nuts i had holding the rocker in place. after that i started to use cardboard to stencil out my bond rails and laid a layer of glass over them starting with the...
i wish i had the time this summer to build it so i could be riding it right now! oh well can spend more time on it and get it perfect this winter
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
at this point i’m just laying glass on the nose to get the rocker to hold in place rather than the all thread i was using ha. also i put the ski beside a stock length superjet to show how much i’ve changed which was wild to see. after this i started to use cardboard to stencil off my bond rails...
have a little more time to share more pics! after i got most everything cut it was time for the fun to start... glass work woo hoo :/ also pics included of the rails and nose during stenciling and foam which i will be glassing over.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
at this point most of the cutting was done and it was time to start stenciling the tray and rails out with cardboard before cutting the foam board for the real thing. i tried 2 different designs i free handed on some cardboard and instantly loved the dip with rounded corners so i went with it...
a little history.. i bought these 5 skis 2 years ago previously only owning and riding a js440 my plan was to buy them self a few and keep the bob and round nose.... well that’s not how things pinned out lol. all skis are gone other than the square nose which was already mutilated when i got it...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.