Thursday, March 26, 2020

Morgan 3 wheeler grill shell done for now

The grill shell done for now, Until I'm ready to mount it, at which time I will put the brackets inside, and put a backing on the grill shell. I am happy with the finished shell, and learned a lot while making it.....:D

Spike


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Grill shell update

I think the grill shell is going to work fine, still not done, but shows it going to work.......:D

Spike





Finished the grill shell mold

Got my mold finished and produced my first grill shell. It was not the best, but I can fix it. And if not, I can make another one...:D

Spike









Sunday, March 22, 2020

Started casting the grill shell mold

After priming and painting, I was taping the edges, and noticed an air pocket behind the plaster. So I decided to tape the entire plug. Next I taped the plug to the plastic. and hot glued the divider into place. Followed with four coats of paste wax, as a release agent. Next I applied four layers of fiberglass. It's a little ugly to me, kind of reminds me of my old Kevlar helmet. But I'm happy with it being my first mold...:D

Spike



























Friday, March 20, 2020

Morgan three wheeler grill shell almost ready for casting

Three wheeler grill shell is ready for final prep before making the mold. This has been a new learning experience. But I am enjoying it.  Added for the recess, applied final coat of plaster of paris. Needs final sanding, and secured to the mold base.

Spike






Thursday, March 19, 2020

Morgan 3 wheeler nose cone plug coming along

The nose cone plug coming along nicely. Shaped the styrofoam was some 80 grit, then I applied a thin layer of bondo over it, to give it some strength. Hit the high spot off the bondo, and started setting up layers of Plaster of Paris. First time trying this, Someone else showed me way. It is working great! Still plenty to do....

Spike












MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME..........

 Today the USPS sleigh brought me a gift.  A 40mm DCOE Weber.