Finally finished the second cold molding layer in the weekend just gone. This layer seemed to take ages, but it was just other things getting in the way.
I haven't done any sanding, but all my bogging and fairing down the back seems to have works. The shape looks much better. Will see how it "feels" after sanding.
I have a small dilemma at present. The plans call for 4 layers of 1/8" ply on the sides, which makes up 1/2" or 12.7mm. I am using 4mm ply, so I can get to 4mm with just 3 layers. I don't think I need to worry about the missing 0.7mm, but I am concerned about strength implications by missing one layer of criss-crossing in the cold molding process. I have posted a question on the Glen-L forum.
I am also chasing another engine on trademe, wont know till the weekend if I have got lucky with it.
I have also started thinking hard about the veneer layer. I don't have a band saw, and I'm not likely to get one, so I am starting to think about how to get the best results using my bench saw. Biggest problem is going to be minimising the waste, at this stage I am budgeting that about 50% of my timber will end up as saw dust. That is going to equate to several hundred dollars. I am going to do the maths on it, as it may justify buying a band saw.
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