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* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgzW8SLhHdg Using candle wax as a mold for epoxy resin to repair a gear. Applicable for polyester, epoxy, or possibly putty. | * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgzW8SLhHdg Using candle wax as a mold for epoxy resin to repair a gear. Applicable for polyester, epoxy, or possibly putty. | ||
* https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4CxsVIe8fOJCKkVNBxeD5-lSH9WfY0mG Composite Modeling Series - A collection of videos detailing RC plane wings made from epoxy and carbon fiber. The wings are cast in a set of molds. (Originally linked from: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4096143-educational-composite-modelling-series) | * https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4CxsVIe8fOJCKkVNBxeD5-lSH9WfY0mG Composite Modeling Series - A collection of videos detailing RC plane wings made from epoxy and carbon fiber. The wings are cast in a set of molds. (Originally linked from: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4096143-educational-composite-modelling-series) | ||
| + | * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujk-wBQDUSk Fiberglassing Tutorial by Greg Hahn. A general good tutorial. Although he uses epoxy, some of the tips and techniques (such as buying a box of cheap brushes, and removing bristles before using) are relevant. One thing he doesn't mention is the use of either spray or laminating rollers. For example, trying to brush out matte (instead of roving) like he shows would not be practical and a roller would work better. | ||
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External Links
- Hannu's Boatyard - Tips on making small and medium sized wooden boats.
- https://www.alibris.com/search/books/subject/Biography-Autobiography-Entertainment-Performing-Arts?wquery=every+tools+a+hammer - Every Tool's a Hammer by Adam Savage. General advice for Makers with some notes relevant to the composites industry, such as using cardboard as a base for resin/glass.
- https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/my-next-project.19534/#post-174464 - This forum has a number of folks that use fiberglass for making DIY rockets. In this post are a number of glassing videos on youtube.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgzW8SLhHdg Using candle wax as a mold for epoxy resin to repair a gear. Applicable for polyester, epoxy, or possibly putty.
- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4CxsVIe8fOJCKkVNBxeD5-lSH9WfY0mG Composite Modeling Series - A collection of videos detailing RC plane wings made from epoxy and carbon fiber. The wings are cast in a set of molds. (Originally linked from: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4096143-educational-composite-modelling-series)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujk-wBQDUSk Fiberglassing Tutorial by Greg Hahn. A general good tutorial. Although he uses epoxy, some of the tips and techniques (such as buying a box of cheap brushes, and removing bristles before using) are relevant. One thing he doesn't mention is the use of either spray or laminating rollers. For example, trying to brush out matte (instead of roving) like he shows would not be practical and a roller would work better.
