3mm GRP

[Team Tom]

First off, can somone tell me what GRP stands for?

Also does anyone know were I can obtain some 2.5 - 3 mm GRP sheet?

Cheers, Tom

[sponge]

The nature of reinforced plastics:
Reinforced Plastic is the generic term used to describe specific plastic materials reinforced with high strength fibres. Since their development, these materials have been commonly known by names such as “Fibreglass” an GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic). Though GRP is still the most used term, the development and utilisation of fibres other than glass make FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) a more accurate and comprehensive description. Within the reinforced plastics industry itself, “Composite” is the term felt to best describe this light, durable and astonishingly tough constructional material which can be fabricated into all manner of products. It may be translucent, opaque or coloured, flat or shaped, thin or thick. There is virtually no limit to the size of objects which can be made, and single pieces over 60 metres long have already been fabricated as boat hulls.

[Team Tom]

oo thank you:D

now just need to know where I can get some 3mm ish sheet.

can get 1.6 but looking for thicker too!

[sponge]

local model shop

[Team Tom]

Cheers Paul,

i'll have a go.


Anyone else know if you can obtain any on the internet?

cheers, Tom

[MikeS]

here you are....... (http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk/cf/cf_sheetsales.html) ;)

[Simond001]

sent you a mail tom, much cheaper and a finished to size product!