Starting the Widebody Molds. Sky-gea build: Part 20

It's taken about 3 months to get this widebody to the point where it is finally ready to start mold making. In this episode we finish off the plugs and begin the first stage of the mold making process.
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Prestec Primer:
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Tooling Resin:
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TR-910 Mould Sealer:
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TR-900FD Mould Release:
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Marking out bolt holes
05:00 - Drilling the bolt holes
08:08 - Making adjustments
10:28 - Adding primer to the bolt recesses
11:31 - 600 grit DA sanding
13:24 - Tear down and prep
15:16 - Spraying mold sealer
17:00 - Wet sanding
19:09 - Polishing
21:06 - Adding flanges
23:55 - Filleting wax
26:08 - Applying liquid mold release
27:58 - Spraying tooling gelcoat
29:56 - First fiberglass layer
34:02 - Main fiberglass layup
36:07 - Finished molds (almost)
36:45 - Outro

[@TofuAutoWorks]

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[@raycousins1382]

I thought the cat was brilliant. Just there to check you were doing it right.

[@5ylokTheDefiled]

The cat is an essential part of this video

[@TofuAutoWorks]

She's a crucial part of the whole team tbh.

[@andersonlopez535]

This widebody is gonna be a master piece💯

[@d1specdrifter]

It was a masterpiece from the start of the build.

[@caduguardrailkingowo]

​@@d1specdrifteri didn't know it could get any better, i have to stop whatever i am doing just to watch when a new video come up

[@d1specdrifter]

@@caduguardrailkingowo i enjoy going back to see the WHOLE process from beginning video ,to the latest. Best vid series on the correct way of building a car, indeed. I compare his vids ,to the vietnamese guys on youtube that build supercar replicas, from 100%scratch.👍🏼👍🏼🤜🏼👍🏼

[@lilchimpo]

The cat really wanted to help today😊

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Spent as much time chasing this cat out of the workshop as I did sanding this week. My checks are now, eyes, ears, lungs, cat ...

[@fmscooter768]

this is really the best and most interesting building series on youtube! every video is pure art! thx for your work to share that!

[@percy4043]

I think this video is my ten year plan. Nice garage, car projects, cat, peace. All I could ever want.

[@randomelvis3359]

That’s all you need in life 😃👍🏻

[@ronwalsh]

It is just amazing the patience you have. It is good to see the four legged inspector approves of your work.

[@user-lx9jm1wo3h]

I'm not much of a cat person, but there is something special about the ones that do that crazy purr, and must find their way up to your shoulder to be close to their humans face.

[@schtoff8200]

The cat being an essential supervisor in this episode was brilliant.

[@michalzgabur3971]

This will be a absolute monster car when its done 🔥 keep going this will be sick 👍

[@iroblu_one]

i binge watched all your videos a while ago and now i’m like „no! please continue! it can’t be over yet!“ every time i watch new episodes. can’t get enough. i‘m not really into widebodies but i think i would watch almost anything if you’re building it. i definitely like the way you’re working and i’m happy youtube recommended one of your videos back then. also.. your animals are adorable! greetings from Austria and thank you for this relaxing and educational non-talking content ❤

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Hahaha thank you. I feel like I either get two types of comments, people who are loving the build and don't want it to be over, or people from TikTok who think it takes 10 minutes to build a whole car and that my build is taking way too long haha 🤣

[@thatmini]

A great way to start a Sunday morning, 😎☕

[@Sylveon_with_a_gun]

Sta- GTR looking good

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Cheers bro 🤙

[@mima917]

Great! Sunday saved. Thank you

[@mattgbarr]

The project is coming along great! I've enjoyed watching every moment of it, especially when kitty makes an appearance...

[@2283tube]

So bloody talented!!! Much love from one kiwi to another, absolutely dig your videos !!!!

[@robin_marriott]

I’m not big into bodykits or this whole scene but watching the process is amazing. You’re an artist.

[@jensleopold7436]

So süß deine Katze wie sie seelisch hilft ❤

[@keefjustkeith]

I watch when i can, and I'm always impressed! Your kitty showing up, made it real.

[@jeanfrancoispoivre4438]

Super le travail sur les moules en polyester 😊ton chat t'aime très fort ❤

[@Mr-ut7nj]

The amount of work and your atention to detail is just unbelievable. Thanks for another video. I enjoy watching it!

[@seatleon57220]

Ce travail est juste impressionnant !!! Il y a un vraie maîtrise du sujet en tout cas ! Bravo !

[@MrFUNDIS]

Insane amount of work here,every video is charged with passion to great work! Keep it up,its always nice to watch you!

[@remnl]

amazing work and a great eye for detail. always a pleasure to watch your videos your channel deserves much more views

[@raycousins1382]

Really enjoy the precision that you put in all your work, brilliant, well done.

[@terribleturtle3489]

Excellent work. Beautiful craftsmanship. It's nice to see someone take their time on their project regardless of youtube!

[@craigbould7224]

Insane skill level Glad I found this build. Can’t wait to see it finished

[@georgef1176]

That wagon is coming out so great! I can’t wait to see it done.

[@xXBocephusXx]

Some of the best mold making and fiberglassing videos on KZbin here. Thanks for the videos man!

[@Calyum]

These are the videos i look forward to most, i cant wait to see how the 3d comes along

[@MADTAS4]

I’m loving this channel,so glad I found it

[@cyclonicleo]

I learnt a hell of a lot from this episode. I won't do anything with that knowledge but its given me much greater insight into fibreglass and mould making. Thanks so much, I subbed and i'm keen to see how this turns out!

[@internetttroll1908]

Best Body-kit ASMR out there. This is art!

[@Coffe-]

You are getting a lot done. Good job man looks killer 👍

[@Floris_VI]

i just love your stuff man, its so relaxing and educational!

[@glosshogg]

Meticulous, relaxing, educational and inspiring...excellent content

[@ubergaming6895]

Incredible work on the video, and the car is looking awesome!

[@mket_design]

Awesome to witness another damn cool episode of your master skills 👏💪👊

[@randomelvis3359]

Is it me or is he extremely thorough!!? 😂👌🏻 Excellent work, makes me wanna try harder 😂👍🏻

[@stonesnell2568]

Not to often you get to see such master craftsmen shop and attention to detail love ever video you post! I have a good time guessing why you do things figuring I have not to much of a clue what’s really going on great content man much love from Utah

[@d1specdrifter]

Great video,as always. Cute shop kittie as well.keep up the awesome auto mod work that you are doing.👍🏼👍🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@nathaniellayton9549]

Really nice work man!

[@vogs72]

Interesting to see yet more methods of mold creation.

[@newtonfirefly3585]

Your channel just popped up in my feed. Subscribed. Amazing work.

[@florianpinto9999]

Great Video!!!! thank you so much for the detail!!!! Awesome JOB!

[@M_Works]

We look forward to your next video. I am supporting you from Japan.

[@Waleed9547]

I see the inspector came around to see if everything was in perfect order 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼❤❤❤🐱🐱🐱❤❤

[@mohamedallie6430]

how informative is this !..Daaang i am learning so much from your videos

[@Dimian7]

Oh man this is what youtube was made for 🙌 Superb work

[@reallyanti]

I'm psyched to see the final product. Those molds look great. Even with just the sealer the car looks siiiiiiick.

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Cheers mate, was cool to see you get back into your cyberpunk miata build too. Looking forward to your plans with that.

[@dustinhofmann7309]

Hey! 19:33 … zelfs Stipt Polish is wereldwijd verkrijgbaar 😂😂 Goed bezig!

[@5150_Designs]

Master craftsmanship!

[@tima353]

Жду не дождусь, 20 серий как сезон сериала. На одном дыхании! Браво

[@SvendsenWorks]

Amazing shop cat!! And the build is pretty good too!

[@junjun5589]

Super precision and detail and a cat!

[@christophefrerot3031]

Super projet, hâte de le voir fini, 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

[@sampeers8854]

Awesome work. Its a lot of effort but fully worth it 👍🏻

[@wastelandkitten9698]

the part where your cat jumped on your back to see what you're doing was adorable

[@adinlouw]

I always enjoy your vids

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

Miiint 🤘🏻🥵

[@TofuAutoWorks]

🤙🤙 Gonna have to up my game to compete with Street Banditos latest build.

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

@@TofuAutoWorks no no no, wrong attitude, don't compete, just do what you are doing brother. 👌🏻

[@user-hw1rs4bv5u]

毎回、動画アップ楽し みにしています。完成が待ち遠しいです！頑張って下さい❕

[@kepic8979]

Awesome work as allways👍 Making me wonder if the big body kit makers put this much care into making their parts.

[@fusestation2839]

your body kit really awesome

[@bendayho3k3]

Awesome as always. Your cat is a goofball

[@atsubill2]

keep 'em coming!

[@christian_coulson]

the detail tho bro, respect for the time and effort.

[@nicolelongneckergallery]

More epic work from you. Most people who haven’t built molds have NO IDEA how much tedious work this takes. Looking forward to the results!

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Cheers dude. I will say though, man this new tooling resin is huge time saver. I've gone from spending 3+ days laying up molds to being able to get them done in 1, which is huge considering this kit will be 11 moulds, some of them 2 or 3 parts each when it's all finished.

[@lightfoot.2000]

Legend! Aotearoa hard! 😎🙏

[@SuperSuperDuperNice]

Very sweet assistant 🐈

[@bewhitey]

Beautiful work, so much patience. You wonder why so many aftermarket body parts fit terrible...they probably don't spend 3 months getting them perfect before making the mold :) One thing that helps me remove 3d scan dots is a heat gun...softens the adhesive. If they have been on the surface for a while they are kind of tuff to remove.

[@angusmackay7281]

I'm not a fibreglass guy, but your videos are certainly tempting me to give it a go.

[@user-427.commodore]

Pure car art...

[@bdautobody]

Great work 💪

[@bujangselatan7495]

This is what I've been waiting for.. the best.. I always feel interested in copying how to make it, just don't know the ingredients.. haha..😃

[@kozemyaka]

Отличная работа! Огромный труд, так держать! Из Сибири с любовью 💪🏻

[@michealpahl8523]

Beautiful

[@fujie-web]

Good job Guy ;oP Sa va être un superbe résultat :o)

[@DriveWithAndy]

This is awesome

[@AnonCaliga]

Absolutely love your work mate, nothing better than sitting down and relaxing on a Sunday with a beer in hand and the latest Tofu Works video playing. Love these sorts of chill videos and the longer format is brilliant. Definitely awesome to relax to and sheer jaw dropping each time we see a little piece more of this masterpiece being completed. Keep up the great work as we thoroughly enjoy watching your videos along your journey. Bravo good Sir, Bravo! 👏🏻 Thanks for sharing your progress with all of us. 👍🏻

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Thanks for the kind words bro

[@Zed32_Customs]

Supreme cat action

[@hungryduckling1345]

im not a car peson, nor do i know anything about cars but i find these videos entertaining nonetheless :D

[@cristianmistretta7826]

I'm here for the build generally, but this time i'm here for the cat XD

[@emmanuelgabriel7706]

You have a helper they jump in your back.😂😂

[@kofeyh]

Magnificent. The cat I mean. The moulds aren’t to shabby either. :)

[@LoseJuis]

has puesto tantas capas de productos, tantos moldes y tantas cosas que no se ya lo que estas haciendo, pero te está quedando tela de bien 👍👍

[@martinbeaumier7172]

Love your cat

[@JC-if8oz]

I’m here for the cat now.

[@orginalorginal7382]

woow wow wow 😮

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Keep the moulds, I’m sure you’ll get some requests 🤘

[@TofuAutoWorks]

The kit will be available for sale and I will be doing pre-orders later in the year.

[@ArmandoEstebanQuitoRRS]

Awesome

[@soultronx10]

I love this as a passive aggressive way to keep those washers off your kit. 😅

[@discipleoftheword1785]

7:39 that’s love.

[@peterdur5596]

😮😮😮😮Perfecto...😮😮😮😮

[@GuntanksInSpace]

This has been very, very satisfying to watch and see the progression. Though, admittedly I've had to mute the hand-sanding parts because my ears can't take it lol. But yeah I can't wait to see what comes next and how this one finishes! Also also please send headpats to your catto!

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Haha cheers mate, Yeah I think the sanding is like fingernails on a chalk board to some people, but I love the sound, to me it's like a saw cutting through wood but thousands of tiny ones at the same time.

[@faeznoh7962]

The cat want be a mechanic too😂

[@JOEGGGJOE]

Another one 👍.

[@cr4180]

7:43 best part

[@GeeDeeZO6]

Hi! Very nice work !! Question : which guntip do you use to spray the red tooling gelcoat? Thanks.

[@TofuAutoWorks]

3.0mm tip.

[@povilaslondon]

What material sheets are you using for flanges?

[@pizzacrusher4632]

is it uncommon where you live to paint garages/outbuildings? for some reason i thought that would help against rain, and extend the service life?

[@baptistedrouin1231]

Merci pour les sous titres en français ! 👍