hi i have seen fixed in fins that are transparently clear at there base , you can see the base of the fin through the glass rope for each side, fixed in fin support, as if they never used it , every time i make a fin the more layers of glass i put on the more less transparent it gets , i have used a couple of different glass resin suppliers but i can not get it that clear, its as if they are not using any fibreglass rope at all for fin support? thanks
I haven’t seen good usable rope for 20 years so now we remove strands from 24oz woven roving and tape it together on the end. Break the horse tail over a nail 4 times to soften it up so it doesn’t white out. I use 249A with a dash of styrene with no additives and 2 layers of nice clear 6 oz E silene. Batches of cloth vary so that batch should be familiar or tested. Then as long as you get all the bubbles out you’re good.
Wow! That’s damn good master level advice. Thanks Gene! Mike
the lam i use here in Australia goes by the name surfboard lam and its pretty clear i never used or herd of this 249A, I will try with the extra bit of knowledge you gave me ,thanks
I shall try that also , i do be leave in a bit more preparation can only make it better, thanks