Here is the pattern for the aft end. I cut strips of Masonite then shaped the edge of the two that have to conform to the shape of the hull. Then I glued those two together in the right position to conform to the angle of the chine. Next pieces were added the represent the top and inboard side. The problem is in gluing them together with hot glue while making sure they were either level or plumb... that is when my two extra hands and arms would have come in handy.
After checking to make sure they fit right, I traced their outline out on the 1/2" plywood. After cutting them out and checking the fit once again, I covered each side with 2 layers of 24oz Combo mat. After laying them up but before the resin set I covered them with Vacuum bag material and placed a flat smooth panel on top with weights. That will give me a good start on having a smooth flat surface when done.
Thinking of buying a vacuum, pump for this. Could be used for AC work too.
Here are two pics of the panels after the plastic has been removed. There are still some wrinkles in the finish, but far better than the finish if the roving had been left to cure without the plastic.
The plan is to glass these two pieces in place tomorrow then fit the dividing wall in the middle. I wanted to get the two end walls in place first. Then I can make sure the center wall is in line with the ends so the top and inboard walls will be straight.
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