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Paul WB
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Re: Working with Fiberglass - Dome Project
06/09/06 02:36 PM Attachment (58 downloads)
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Hello everyone
I just thought to post a picture of my observatory, so far.
Before applying the fiberglass, I had made a few plywood gores to add some extra surface area to apply the fiberglass matt. I stapled the matt on to the frame and then applyed polyester resin and fiberglass cloth. I added another layer of fiberglass clothn and then a very thin layer of cloth (almost like tissue paper), while applying lots of resin. I find the fiberglass to be very brittle. I have applied some primer paint and have applied some laytex paint to the dome (helps to fill in the gaps). The dome seems to be alright, but I wish it was a little smoother looking. I applying some elastic paint (used for RVs). Fiberglass is a pain to work with.  (smelly, expensive, and not cheap). Oh well, it looks not too bad.
Paul WB
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C8 SCT, William Optics 102 ED refractor
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Edited by Paul WB (06/09/06 02:37 PM)
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