ObTechAudio Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Now this is the part where we wanted to get creative. We had the idea of essentially making the port flow into one continuous piece of the cab. If you noticed, our port side pieces are a little short. Well, you'll see why we did that right now. We needed them to be short in order to glass the box and cab into one flowing piece. We used standard Walmart fleece and a lot of resin. Then applied two layers of glass on top with even more resin than we probably needed HA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObTechAudio Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 For filler, I really like to use UPOL Flyweight Gold. It's really tough to find in local shops, but readily available online. I prefer it over Bondo because it's extremely easy to sand (including by hand) so it makes detailing very easy, and it has a relatively quick hardening time (roughly 20 minutes depending on mix and temperature outside). We really like to cake it on there and then have at it with sanders. It's so easy to sand that it really doesn't matter if it's a little thick in some spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_of_bass Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 That filler is pretty nice to work with. Team Bass-Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hell yeah....digging where this is going! Those Alphard subs............... This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObTechAudio Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 That filler is pretty nice to work with. It's the only stuff I'll use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObTechAudio Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 So although I didn't mention this earlier, this build needed to be completed by a specific show date (August 6th - which has already passed). So the next photos you see are going to be rough. We were rushed for the show deadline, but fully plan on going in and really detailing the box in the off season after all of our shows. We laid down a few coats of primer and then let the red paint flow. Needed to do some touch-up work with the roof. But damn do I love the photo of the box/roof near completion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObTechAudio Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Let's load up a few subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tboorn Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 damn looks awesome keeo it coming Fidelity Built to Last Team Sound Asleep 24Runner Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196657-24runner-sleeper-system-lots-of-fi-neo-dd-focal-new-video-w-juicebox-lithium/ 2 x 12" Fi BTL N2 / 2 x 12" Fi BTL N3 2 DD M3b Maxwell 2.7V 3000F Supercapacitors Pioneer DEH-80prs Focal P165 V30 components Rockford Fosgate T-400.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrkie Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 way to brace! Don't like sharing your knowledge? Welll.. Don't come here and grab others then! - GTFO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObTechAudio Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Now to pop on the back. Our original plan was to be able to fit a full sheet across the back, but that proved to be impossible rather quickly. So we ripped the board in half to fit the sides, then cross stacked 2x4s and then another layer behind the 2x4s. Of course, plenty of wood glue and PL 3x were applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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