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Outer skin
« on: May 31, 2025, 07:42:33 AM »
Has anyone make the outer skin of simulate tub?
It has a lot of curves and angles. What material can take up such a large angle?
Has anyone done it?
I need photos and info.
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Re: Outer skin
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2025, 04:02:02 AM »
i'm about to do this for mine. i intend to use either flexible plywood or scarf cut MDF and fibreglass over the top.

https://www.diy.com/departments/flexible-mdf-fibreboard-l-1220mm-w-607mm-t-6mm/5059340069470_BQ.prd?msockid=16102f56e29c6c7d029c3b00e3e66de5

some people use aluminium and sheet metalwork techniques.
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Re: Outer skin
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2025, 01:34:42 PM »
https://www.viperpits.org/smf/index.php?topic=29.50

and the following posts show my way of doing the outer hull.
"Foam infill panels" you can usually get at any diy hardware store
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