Re: fiberglass layer(s) [TANKS]

[<adt22-at-drexel.edu>]

Thanks Kevin, Jeremy and Chris.  Good stuf.  I'll throw some more layers on.   

Take care,
Amir

----- Original Message -----
From: Jeremy Caylor <jeremyandcurt-at-yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2006 11:52 pm
Subject: Re: fiberglass layer(s) [TANKS]

> I would put another layer or so on your turret. I fiberglassed mine 
> as well, and I did a test with a small sepperate sheet. I shot it 
> with my paintball gun at about 40 ft, and it make a big crack in 
> the fiberglass. I since then added 2 more layers, and it seems like 
> it will be more than enough to prevent a paintball from damaging it.
> 
> Amir Tahvildaran <adt22-at-drexel.edu> wrote:  I took a stab at 
> fiberglassing my turret today (first time fiberglassing). 
> 
> I wasn't sure how many layers I ought to have - can a single layer 
> be 
> used meaningfully? I used one 3x3' cloth (I assume its just a 
> standard 
> thickness). Most of the turret is one layer thick and on the 
> corners I 
> added another layer. I guess I'll find out if its thick enough when 
> I 
> take all of the foam out of the inside but I'll take all the advice 
> I 
> can get first.
> 
> Thanks,
> Amir
> 
> 
> 
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