FE168E Sigma teardrop enclosure

[barackuda]

Well, the build started, or at least I hope it did
Goal : build a B&W shaped enclosure for the Fostex driver. Mould is from styrofoam, and will be fiberglassed. I think you know some of the pics, so will be adding new as the build progresses.
top part:



back part construction:



more to come

[trusound]

instead of Styrofoam which will melt once you apply fiberglass and is also a pain to shape and sand..

Go to a craft store and purchase the green potting fake soil... that or 2 part foam...

[barackuda]

trusound:
there are resins that wont melt the styrofoam, so I'll be using that. I know the green fake soil, could be a good material, but the front shape is a round ball, and i don't think there is this material in that shape. But anyway thanks for the comment.

Danny

[barackuda]

Here is some progress, I've been away for a while (business trips, holiday)
This is the rough shape, dry fit, I think I have to fill the voids with some sort of filler, that can be sanded.You have any idea of a good soft filler? that can be like a glue as well?

dry fit (slight oversize on the ball part, had to cut new one)

this one is much better fit


Any suggestions welcome.
Next - buy new half of ball, filler and sand and sand and sand.....then, fiberglass.

Danny

[barackuda]

Ready for fiberglassing


Some filler aplied and sanded, don't has to be really smooth

[Dr.EM]

This looks very good! Will you be using this with an additional bass speaker? What kind of internal volume will this be when completed?

Good luck with the fibreglassing! I look forward to seeing it

[barackuda]

Originally Posted by Dr.EM

This looks very good! Will you be using this with an additional bass speaker? What kind of internal volume will this be when completed?

Good luck with the fibreglassing! I look forward to seeing it

Yes, additional woofers will have enclosures. probably 2 per side.this is still open to suggestions.
The volume is calculated at 18,99L - the driver volume. Well, fiberglassing will be fun I've never done it before.I have three cloth types, 220g/m2 140g/m2 and 33g/m2 the last one will be for finishing, this is just a mold, I will make a fiberglassed shape with 2-3 layers, and that will serve as the actual mold, so I can make more of them if anyone is interested

Danny

[aptquark]

Wow...this is going to be sweet when completed.

[barackuda]

I could not resist it just looks good

[aptquark]

If I may add...<looking to see If my wife is near>...It looks quite sexy!