Started getting ready to lay up the carbon fiber in the mold.
First I made a rough pattern by putting tape down on the mold, pulled it out and and got it semi flattened out.
With the tape pattern I was able to transfer the size to poster board and cut out a pattern for the carbon fiber and the vacuum bagging consumables.
Got the carbon cut to size along with the breather cloth, peel ply, and release film. I'm doing 5 layers of carbon and I cut the pieces so the layers will be laid out 45,0,45,0,45.
Next I set up the vacuum bag. I'm going to use it like a big envelope, leaving plenty of slack in the bag so it will be able to get down tight in the mold when the vacuum is pulled
I duct taped the edges and corners so it won't accidently tear the bag
I found out about Frekote from some composite forums and R/C model building videos online. It's a one step release agent, no wax is needed, just the spray
Set the mold in a makeshift stand so it won't roll around on me
Here goes nothing!