molding_the_enclosure

Now that the size and approximate shape have been determined the real cuts of wood are made, glued and air nailed together.
Now that the size and approximate shape have been determined the real cuts of wood are mad
Next on the agenda are the battery hold-downs/covers which are intended to snugly fit over the batteries. The covers will fit under the box which will in turn be bolted down. This will ensure that when a switch is flicked the batteries will stay right where they belong.
Next on the agenda are the battery hold-downs/covers which are intended to snugly fit over
A step was created to interface the curved upper panel to the flat surface of the battery hold-downs.
A step was created to interface the curved upper panel to the flat surface of the battery

For the floating amp rack, a series of brackets were used for stability and rigidity. This will ensure that the amps stay put when the switches are hit.
For the floating amp rack, a series of brackets were used for stability and rigidity. This
The box is then test fit again to check the clearances before being reinforced. Before your first check, be sure to trim any and all resin areas that dry out of shape. You'll notice that there may be some areas where the resin drips. These drips will have to be ground clean.
The box is then test fit again to check the clearances before being reinforced. Before you
With everything in place, the "keep away" areas were determined. These are the areas that you should not apply anything to when stretching the mold fabric material used for the resin.
With everything in place, the "keep away" areas were determined. These are the areas that

With all of the center supports in place, the sub ring is marked off for proper positioning and the appropriate sections were cut out before the rings were glued and nailed in place.
With all of the center supports in place, the sub ring is marked off for proper positionin
With the box and battery covers in place, our design foundation is complete. From this foundation, the rest of the support panels can be built. Because of the compound angles, an oversized precut was made and creative tracing was used to grab the correct angles of this support panel.
With the box and battery covers in place, our design foundation is complete. From this fou
The battery covers were then dry fit to confirm the proper clearances.

The 24-hour dried resin-coated panel is then hit with 36-grit sandpaper to knock down any high spots, but most importantly to give the body work material something to bite into.
The 24-hour dried resin-coated panel is then hit with 36-grit sandpaper to knock down any
Once the panels have been wrapped with the mold fabric, the excess is stretched over the enclosure where the contoured shape is desired.
Once the panels have been wrapped with the mold fabric, the excess is stretched over the e
Once the panels have been wrapped with the mold fabric, the excess is stretched over the enclosure where the contoured shape is desired.
Once the panels have been wrapped with the mold fabric, the excess is stretched over the e