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Mich. Maniac
01-05-2008, 12:26 PM
Hey everyone. I made a new style of hatch for one Diegoboy and wondered if anyone else would be interested. I have the mold and have no real use for unless anyone else would want. I am posting a few pics however pics dont do it justice. It has nice sleek lines and this one came out verystrong with layered glass cloth. I can also change the mold a bit as to not copy his. Just thougt I would offer.
Mich. Maniac
01-05-2008, 12:35 PM
EDIT> I will be chagning the mold a bit as to not copy Diegoboys. However I just wanted to offer a different hatch if anyone has the need. His is to be one of a kind. sorry.
txboatpilot
01-05-2008, 01:07 PM
How much?? I might be interested in one...
Mich. Maniac
01-05-2008, 02:14 PM
I will make them so it just has a single canopy. not soo much with the slanted twords the rear. 35.00 each.
chirotray
06-25-2008, 02:40 AM
Is this or something like it still available?
hex-dj
06-25-2008, 02:57 AM
Mich let me know about the price.
Mich. Maniac
06-25-2008, 06:57 AM
They can still be made. lemme know if you would like one. The mold has been smoothed and fine tuned since this as well. Hex, the price is the same. That includes priority shipping to U.S.
Jeff Wohlt
06-25-2008, 11:28 AM
Very nice...give it the MTI hull style. I was considering Vac molding some but the glass is nice.
chirotray
06-25-2008, 05:33 PM
Im on board man, got any pics of the final product? And how do we set this up?
Mich. Maniac
06-25-2008, 05:54 PM
[QUOTE=chirotray;43362]Im on board man, got any pics of the final product? And how do we set this up?[/QUOTE

The final product pics can basicly be found in the twin blackjack build SJFE did. You then MUST tape the hatch as it will not have tabs to slide in hull and magnets. As far as payment send me a pm and we will work that out. If still interested lemme know. thanks
chirotray
06-25-2008, 06:31 PM
Im thinking i may still be interested, but all the photos from SJFE's thread have been removed, any ideas on how i can catch a glimpse of the finished hatch??
Mich. Maniac
06-25-2008, 10:01 PM
read this thread there are pics of one finished. This was the second one I did and since then again I have made a few mods to make it smoother and fit a little better. Check it out.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?t=2305
crazzy maxx
06-26-2008, 10:17 AM
my next hop up after lipos.
you can never spend enough money... can you???
Tony
06-26-2008, 11:38 PM
I like the design on the Pro Boat TC3 hull. Can you do that too?
ETOWNE
08-05-2008, 11:04 PM
Mich, if you're coming to Kenny's sunday,bring this mold, or sell me one.
crazzy maxx
08-06-2008, 10:53 AM
you thihnk you can add in that little tab in the front?
Mich. Maniac
08-06-2008, 05:43 PM
you thihnk you can add in that little tab in the front?

Honestly no/. Its just as safe to tape the hatch. With the lip on the hatch it fits pretty snug and doesnt move much even without tape. It was just too much to do the tabs. I did try and just didnt seem worth the trouble. Im no pro hull maker for sure I was just curious if I could do it. I dont have fancy vacuum table or anything but they come out pretty rigid and smooth.
crazzy maxx
08-06-2008, 09:38 PM
ohh that no problem. jhust wondering if you tryed it
when i get paid at the end of trhe week i will have one in my hands!!:spy:
Joe007
08-18-2008, 04:38 PM
MM, is the hatch all ready for paint or do I have to sand and fill the hatch... The photo's of the hatch are not prepped can see the glass fibers...
I really like the lid..
Joe007
Mich. Maniac
08-18-2008, 05:59 PM
MM, is the hatch all ready for paint or do I have to sand and fill the hatch... The photo's of the hatch are not prepped can see the glass fibers...
I really like the lid..
Joe007

When I do them I release them from the mold, clean it, then put it back on mold and do some sanding. You can see the fibres but it is inside clear resin. Once it gets sanded its ready for prime and paint. I usually dont even mess with the inside cept for cleaning the release wax.
Joe007
08-18-2008, 11:19 PM
Ok sounds good to me...
Also what is the weight difference between yours and the stock lid..
Joe007
Mich. Maniac
08-19-2008, 05:48 PM
Ok sounds good to me...
Also what is the weight difference between yours and the stock lid..
Joe007

Bout the same.
Meniscus
11-05-2008, 08:44 AM
Did this hatch ever become available???
j.m.
11-05-2008, 07:31 PM
How did you make these molds?

B/c the surface finish on the molds doesn't look like it will allow you to paint in the mold and get a nice shiny surface.

You might want to try polishing your mold.

Shoot for a finish like this:
http://static.rcgroups.com/forums/attachments/6/5/7/4/5/a1192094-209-tn_100_2817.jpg
j.m.
11-05-2008, 07:32 PM
Sorry, double post...