2 pc Fairing Project (Fathers Day Special)

[Fry]

Dude, the only thing I knew about you was that you were kind to my posts and you seemed to know what you were talking about, after seeing this thread I know also know you are a true Craftsman with the very special talent of having a vision, having the will, and having the fortitude to complete a totally original, and kick ass project, cheers to you. You have now reached an entirely different echelon of respect and place on this board with me.

Also, although late, sorry to hear about your Dad passing, bet your ass he's smiling down on you and your project....

[tb0lt]

Cool project man. Very clean looking results. You have one more person in your audience now. 

[Jim Knopf]

And seeing what Mr. Knopf, O.C.D. , Seamax, and so many others like Zeurskning My god.

servus,

very nice work and very good idea. respect.

can i have two of the covers?

[norcalbarney]

This faring looks awesome!     You're inspiring me.

I've got a dumb question.  How would someone begin to learn 'glassin'?  Does anyone have any beginner sites that explain the basics?  Seems like YouTube + trial and error would be a good way to learn.

I'm thinking about trying to make a little cafe tail for my (t)Rusty GS this winter, but I really don't know where to start.  Carving up pink foam, then foil then glass...  Seems reasonable.

[JB848]

If you read this whole thread there are many great suggestions on how to by others and how not to by me. It's kind of easy to get started..the hard part is reaching the expectations you have for yourself. When you make it yourself you see every flaw. Be patient and you might actually have a lot of fun doing it. I know I did and I learned a lot!

[DoD#i]

I've got a dumb question.  How would someone begin to learn 'glassin'?  Does anyone have any beginner sites that explain the basics?  Seems like YouTube + trial and error would be a good way to learn.

I'm thinking about trying to make a little cafe tail for my (t)Rusty GS this winter, but I really don't know where to start.  Carving up pink foam, then foil then glass...  Seems reasonable.

While I actually don't go with "there are no dumb questions" (having been asked some), this isn't one. Do it. Just don't do it with the expectation that the first one will be perfect. Set your expectations at making at least 3 - not at once, one after the other so you can apply what you learn each time and make the next one better. If you can think of other things to make that will be less annoying to you if they are not perfect, start with them. Homebuilt aircraft and/or boat/canoe/surfboard sites/books are a good read for general glass (and/or carbon, kevlar) techniques. But the main thing is to do it enough that you can learn by doing and figure out what doesn't work the way you want it to, so that you can learn more about those parts and try it differently the next time.

Trying to make the first and only (whatever) perfect is a common failing and a common route to frustration. Take Guitars: Folks will buy fancy expensive sets of wood to build their dream guitar from, and fuup it duuck after spending more on tools than it would have cost to have their fancy wood turned into a good guitar by someone who has made 100 or more - yet few will grasp that they would do far better to build 3 or so from the cheapest wood they can get and throw them on a bonfire before they touch tools to fancy wood for the "keeper." They just want to make one "perfect" but ignore the truth in "practice makes perfect."

[JB848]

Couldn't have said it better myself my friend.