Originally Posted by
blockrocker
Thing I wish I knew then and seems obvious now are plentiful. My milkshake was a near disaster, as I made it too runny and didn't add quite enough resin hardener. It eventually cured but but was like trying to keep tomato soup on a wall. I also forgot to cover my anchoring holes a poured a shit ton of goo all over my work top. Awesome stuff.
I used mdf for my frame and floor and never will again. Plywood or plastics all the way. My inserts are eating up the mdf and already showing wear.
Most of the shaping can be done with the body filler but it is very heavy. My little pods are absolute tanks and they are not terribly thick. Just food for thought. One note about shaping the frames, is to avoid sharp corners. Its tough the get the fleece to stretch properly without taking a weird shape or wanting to crease/sag. Again, keep a soft shape with the fleecing and sharpen it up with body filler.
Ultimately, this is a fun and very doable project for any DIYer, but it gave me a ton of respect for people who do this professionally. It is labor intensive and has some trial and error to it - even when well prepared.
Finally, be prepared for each step. Rubber gloves, disposable cups, stir sticks, brushes etc. Have too many instead of not enough. Keep in mind that it is a step by step process. It can be done in layers and doesn't need to be perfect on the first coat or the second or third. Keep working it and it will get there.