My fibreglass sub box build

[TomF]

Im having a go at making a custom sub box that is going to be moulded to the shape of the boot side so that it wont take up much space. Using fibreglass to create the back of the box then will use 18mm mdf to make the sides, top and front.

First step was to mask up the boot side so that the fibreglass wont stick to the plastic trim and become one piece Not using my car to do this as its very messy and the resin stinks, so TurboChris has kindly let me use the mk3 he`s breaking at the mo.

Stage 1 masked up and ready for gelcoat:

Stage 2 coming soon....

 

[Kev_mk3]

i didnt think you would use yours if you need my sub box at all let me know! going to be great tho

 

[TomF]

Stage 2:

This was to apply a layer of gelcoat so that the resin and glass mat have something to stick to.

It also means that if this project works out, then I can take a mould off it and will be able to make more should anyone be interested

Gelcoat layer on:

After that had gone off it was time to cut the fibreglass matt into pieces in order to fit them in place, like so:

Next it was time to glove up and get high on resin fumes

Then I laid up 3 layers of matting and let it go off which hopefully it will if Ive mixed the resin right

More tomorow

 

[JimGSi]

im just panelling mine out wif mdf to mount the subs in, didnt think of fibreglass hmmmmmm how much is this costing if you dont mind?

 

[TomF]

Its cost me £40 for all the fibreglassing stuff. Havent bought any mdf or carpet yet though.

 

[Kev_mk3]

looks fapping great so far

 

[KinG^Lee]

Nice work there mate, looking good. might have one of these moulds off ya so i dont have to get messy

 

[astragsiv6]

same here m8 ill have one off you two ill come pick it up keep up the good work

 

[TomF]

Wooo! orders coming in already, best make sure it works then

 

[dave]

cant wait to see the finished product mate, looks good so far

 

[TomF]

Well the resin has setup so got the mould out this afternoon, its not quite turned out aswell as I was hoping. With the car being outside, rain water has managed to get in and under the masking tape causing the resin to not fully cure. So it means that I may not be able to make another mould of this one

Anyways :

Next step is to trim it down and go shopping for some mdf.

More soon...

 

[JimGSi]

i want one!! be ace for what im doing!

 

[big e]

Nice work Tom, are you going to attempt another mould or not bother..

 

[TomF]

Im gonna get this one cleaned up and fitted how I want then I`ll see if a mould can be taken off it.

 

[astragsiv6]

good good make sure u do buddi as every one wants one ull make double ur money back fella

 

[jezzasin]

nice work so far m8 lookin good

 

[Arkham]

looking good tom. put me down for one when manufacturing starts

 

[TomF]

Got a bit more done today, first off started trimming the mould down bit by bit untill it fitted how I wanted, As you can see Ive taken a fair bit off from how it started out !

Then it was onto making the box sides out of 18mm MDF:

I cut the MDF as close as I could to the shape of the mould then screwed them in place. I will be fibreglassing them in properly to fill in all the gaps and seal the box.

More soon...

 

[kompo001]

Should be fun changing the n/s/r bulbs should they ever blow..........

 

[TomF]

Should be fun changing the n/s/r bulbs should they ever blow..........

Im working on that, theres a plan forming