Here you can see the process of producing the molds for the forward cowl.

The cowl started as a chunk of foam that was turned on a large homemade potters wheel.	Stabilization of the foam surface	An applied finish of primer and wax
Mold release applied	Fiberglass applied to make the female mold	Female mold separrated from the plug. A frame has been added for support and strength.
Female mold with a paint finish, wet sanded with 1200 grit.	About to spray mold release and then a gel coat	Fiberglass being laid up in the female mold.
This is the new cowl. It is just out of the mold without any smoothing or painting. The spectacular finish is the result of the process used. The same process will be used on all composite parts on the Corsair82. After six months of work and two attempts at making a good plug, I took out my frustrations by destroying the plugs with a hammer. (But only after a good part had been pulled out of the mold!)
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