This gobo is somewhat different than more traditional gobos. I designed it with a few specific intentions. For starters, I wanted gobos that could shape the acoustics of a project studio (so perhaps a "live" and a "dead" side). I knew I wanted them at least 6' tall, so I could put a few together and form a quasi-vocal booth. These are designed to be used in at least pairs (preferably more). The pointy base of the original design was chosen so that I can put multiples together at any angle (up to 90 degrees) without the bases hitting each other and maintaining an "airtight" gap (with the weatherstripping).
For the actual build, I took off the point.
Rather than making them collapsible (with the intention of breaking them down and hiding them when not in use), I decided to make them big and (I think) nice looking so that they could stay "out" permanently. Once I build more, I think they will be a permanent fixture in the live room, as I can shape the sound of the room (a bit) depending on who is recording.
The gobo is heavy, but one person can slide it on a hard floor very easily (carpet on the bottom). Two people are needed to pick it up and move it.
Sorry about the discourse - just wanted to get across that I designed these for my own needs (hence some odd choices), but I hope/think other people may find them useful.
If people are interested I'd be more than happy to post any/all details/pictures of the build here. The full build is on my blog (sig), but again, if anyone is interested, I can post everything and more here.
Unfortunately I'm about to fly back to school until summer so I can't build any more of these right now... My plan now is to build 2 window models and two "full" models.
I've attached pics of the original sketchup design and then the finished gobo. I'll start posting the build pics asap.
EDIT: The materials cost under $130, and everything except the 703 can be found at a Lowe's/Home Depot (plus JoAnn Fabrics or similar for fabric)