Sculpturing of the G1 passenger side door panel model in progress. Capturing a complex shape such as this with multiple angles, depths and curvatures requires the use of several measuring tools and multiple templates.

I really admire your work
I can't wait to see a full interior done
Keep up the good work

Amida...My First G1 Dash is going to actually be installed over the next two weeks....so getting ready for the matching door panels

Also PM me and let me know an ETA on Barbie's dash please & thank you!

quote Originally posted by Amida: Sculpturing of the G1 passenger side door panel model in progress. Capturing a complex shape such as this with multiple angles, depths and curvatures requires the use of several measuring tools and multiple templates.

That's great. I will need to update the installation guide to add some tips on getting armrest, console & dash to align; it will take some shifting & spacing adjustments. I will be clearing the work bench soon of the G1 door panel design work. Next I will finish Finish a couple Fi512 noses and a few dashes.

quote Originally posted by TXOPIE: Amida...My First G1 Dash is going to actually be installed over the next two weeks....so getting ready for the matching door panels Also PM me and let me know an ETA on Barbie's dash please & thank you!

quote Originally posted by Amida: That's great. I will need to update the installation guide to add some tips on getting armrest, console & dash to align; it will take some shifting & spacing adjustments. I will be clearing the work bench soon of the G1 door panel design work. Next I will finish Finish a couple Fi512 noses and a few dashes.

Rob...so let me clarify...just to ensure I understand what you stated...WAIT on the dash install...because it would be easiest to do both at the same time for perfect alignment of everything?

If so...thanks up front for sharing....that will alter time-line, but would rather do it right the 1st time!

Amida:

PM sent.

Thanks

Bump for an awesome thread!

(and you've got a PM!)

Hey rob. I pmed you about fi355 interior. thanks

I guess I was looking at the wrong thread for updates on the door panels
Those lose awesome Rob!! I am not sure how close the dash is to being done, but I want the door panels also!

any updates on the doors?

quote Originally posted by troyboy: any updates on the doors?

Yes...what this fine gentleman said....come on Rob...your not that busy
Thanks for Everything!

I received a PM from Amida saying that it would be a couple of weeks before he could continue to work on the door panels due to some replica interiors that need to be finished first.

quote Originally posted by troyboy: any updates on the doors?

I've got upholstery on three dashes & two bumpers to do first. Once that is out of the way then I'll get back on the door panels.

quote Originally posted by Amida: I've got upholstery on three dashes & two bumpers to do first. Once that is out of the way then I'll get back on the door panels.

So do I need to pause on order more G1 dashes to get the door panels completed?

quote Originally posted by Amida: I've got upholstery on three dashes & two bumpers to do first. Once that is out of the way then I'll get back on the door panels.

Thanks for the update Rob

quote Originally posted by TXOPIE: So do I need to pause on order more G1 dashes to get the door panels completed?

Yes, please.

quote Originally posted by TXOPIE: So do I need to pause on order more G1 dashes to get the door panels completed?

I will need to get caught up on the upholstery before taking on more work.

G1 dash leather upholstery in progress. Mr. Mikes dark grey leather & black leather all stitched up & ready for application. Stock fiero armrest & Pontiac G6 glove box completed in dark grey leather.

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Fi355 nose upper section gelcoated & curring before lamination.

HI all

I know nothing concerning making molds so I thought I would ask an artist. Over at another forum there is someone posting what he calls molds that are suppose to be made in China. My question is, why are they painted. I have not asked the poster yet, as I thought I would a master first.

So with all that being said, should you paint molds? Would they last longer?

Thanx,

Air-eek

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I believe a big part of having them a contrasting color is it is easier to tell when the molds are becoming damanged from repeted use and also makes it easier to see the air bubbles so you can remove them as you lay your glass.

Gelcoating the mold surface when initially building the mold, or subsiquently fabricating a part in the mold is essential to obtaining a good quality part. Gelcoating provides a smooth, hard, bubble free, surface which aids in mold-to-part separation. Gelcoating a part also protects the mold surface from damage/scratches during the lamination process, and also provides a thin easily sandable surface, free of bubbles & glass fibers to perform pre-paint prep work.

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Hope that helps.

Rob
Fierovation

quote Originally posted by pavo_roddy: HI all I know nothing concerning making molds so I thought I would ask an artist. Over at another forum there is someone posting what he calls molds that are suppose to be made in China. My question is, why are they painted. I have not asked the poster yet, as I thought I would a master first. So with all that being said, should you paint molds? Would they last longer? Thanx, Air-eek

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HI all

Hmmn, thanx for the 411. Glad I sought knowledge first instead of making a troll and idiot of myself. Thanx again.

Eric

A couple of G1 dashes getting trimmed:

Fi355 nose main section after gelcoat application

Rob...THANKS!

Fi355 nose off to Pittsburgh.

Rob - The nose turned out nice, Thanks!

quote Originally posted by Amida: Sculpturing of the G1 passenger side door panel model in progress. Capturing a complex shape such as this with multiple angles, depths and curvatures requires the use of several measuring tools and multiple templates.

Any updates on the doors?

quote Originally posted by Nate9900: Rob - The nose turned out nice, Thanks!

Very Nice! I also have a chin spoiler for it.

quote Originally posted by troyboy: Any updates on the doors?

+1

quote Originally posted by yellowstone: +1

+2

Prepping parts for Two G1 dashes.



G1 dash leather in Black & tan ready for glue application.

Great looking stuff, Rob.

Bob

quote Originally posted by troyboy: Any updates on the doors?

Just two more dashes to upholster, then I'll get back onto the G1 door panels. Thanks to everyone for your patience & undersanding of my situation.

Rob
Fierovation

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