Build of a Teardop in Glasgow, Scotland.

[BigAl]

Thanks, Dave. I couldn't resist giving it a good shake and I'm glad to say the only thing that moved was the suspension.

[Rigsby]

Dont you find it gives you a buzz when you get to the point of it looking like a teardrop? Have you had a lay down in it yet to get THE FEEL
steve

[BigAl]

Hi Steve, Yes I completely agree. I did have a sneaky lie down when I thought my neighbours were not looking. :)

[Rigsby]

Have you got yourself on to the tearjerkers forum yet? we have our own Brit Chapter on there

[FoMoCo_RANGER]

nice build

[matt987106]

very nice progress

[hobosteve]

BigAl

Rain proofing is *essential* here, in fact I might as well fit buoyancy tanks and a snorkel

^ Author unknown... but he did Private Message me this rendering. Bless his heart...

I would imagine that the noise of rain on doped fabric would drive me mad.

Yes. That was a poor suggestion.





I plan on 1/8 birch (if I can find it) over my interior's exposed spars... and I may "panel" a portion, but not all, of each section of ceiling w/ wool carpet or upholstered foam panels as sound deadening. I will experiment, as it has to be pleasing in appearance. We'll be sleeping in there...

http://goodoutdoors.theshoppe.com/pontoon_boat_kit.html
theres some pontoon kits for sale up to 25feet...as soon as i saw that pic i knew i must build it haha

[BigAl]

Guys, thanks for your generous comments. :)

I had a look for the British Chapter on Tearjerkers.net and for whatever reason, all I can find there is about six build journals and not much else. I clicked on the Chapter map too. I am obviously missing something.

The thing that worries me about putting the Teardrop cabin onto a pontoon, is... Imagine waking up at 3am needing a pee, opening the side door and......Aaaarrrghh! Splosh!! <bubble> <bubble> <bubble>. Suppose we could sleep wearing life preservers though! ;)

[grizz]

Amazing progress there Al.

You guys oop north are clearly a harder bunch than me down south .

[Rigsby]

[quote="BigAl"]Guys, thanks for your generous comments.

I had a look for the British Chapter on Tearjerkers.net and for whatever reason, all I can find there is about six build journals and not much else. I clicked on the Chapter map too. I am obviously missing something.

I think the teardrop thing has realy taken off in the last couple of years over here, and the builds on there are the ones that have been done in that time. There are a few of us brits on there, and i think there will be a few more builds posted once the weather picks up a bit. Have a good scroll down the threads as they are not all on stickys. My Scavenger 2 has just started and deli dave has his number 3 on there

Remember, the only way to get the brit bit bigger is to post, even if its only words of encouragement . We need to know you are there
steve

[aggie79]

Al,

Your teardrop is really shaping up. Nice progress on the build. Keep the pictures coming.

Tom

[Shadow Catcher]

Try
http://tearjerkers.net/forums/viewforum ... c0b156a7f5
I am seeing 72 entries.

I like the idea of the pontoons but it might be an idea to extend decking out so you can get to the doors and protect from splashing

[BigAl]

After some more fabulous weather this weekend I have finished the ply roof and the hatch.

[Juneaudave]

Very Nice Big Al!!! The nice weather was good for your builld!!!

[aggie79]

Big Al, your build is coming along nicely!

Is that sunshine landing on your teardrop or are you an expert with Photoshop?

Tom