In the past week, the team has continued to make progress on different aspects of the car. The team laid Nomex honeycomb into the part earlier in the week, and then at our Wednesday night meeting we laid a layer of fiberglass over the Nomex. The Nomex layer adds thickness and strength to the part. We will add several more layers of fabric before adding ribs and cutting the canopy section.
The lower body was flipped upside down so that we can work on the lower surface. It was still in poor condition from last spring when it was damaged during the process of removing it from the mold. After a quick sand and grind to bring down any high spots, we added a filler material to the surface and allowed it to cure. Once cured we sanded the surface smooth and luckily for us, the result was much better than expected. It should only take one or two more fill-and-sand cycles before a slick, smooth surface is achieved. Once we reach that point, paint will be applied and the car will be turned back upright so work on the interior can continue.
Bronco Pride,
Joshua
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