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Actually I believe the Bullfrog uses a molded fibreglass backing with an acrylic layer just like everyone else - haven't seen anything to make me think otherwise. The ABS is in the frame construction, supports, and one-piece molded base - no wood or steel to support the fibreglass/acrylic shell.
Quote from: Compatico on April 14, 2016, 01:26:36 amActually I believe the Bullfrog uses a molded fibreglass backing with an acrylic layer just like everyone else - haven't seen anything to make me think otherwise. The ABS is in the frame construction, supports, and one-piece molded base - no wood or steel to support the fibreglass/acrylic shell.According to the brochure that we were provided with the shell is "Durable 3-Layer Shell: Beautiful acrylic surface is chemically bonded to a tough ABS layer and then backed with a dense coat of polyurethane rigidizer." No fiber glass mentioned. I couldn't find anything on the website about the materials used.
Oh, is there something wrong with fiberglass? Some sort of safety or health issue that is why it is not permitted? Do you know what the advantage of ABS is? Or simply that it is permitted while fiberglass isn't?
According to the brochure that we were provided with the shell is "Durable 3-Layer Shell: Beautiful acrylic surface is chemically bonded to a tough ABS layer and then backed with a dense coat of polyurethane rigidizer." No fiber glass mentioned. I couldn't find anything on the website about the materials used.