First-Time 5x8 Build Progress and Material Finds

[shooting4625]

Hi all
Yes, this is my first build, and sure glad this forum is here lots of good help and advice from knowledgeable people
Started the build on the 2nd of January, finished the chassis now starting on the coachwork, 5x8, very happy with the progress. Even got to dig out some of the classic tools that do the job so well.

Colin

 

[shooting4625]

Been a bit since my first post, I have moved along, I have the sides all completed now, finished inside and out, ceiling panels all finished, so its ready to start going together, have to thank Tony Latham suggestion to the fast drying polyurethane finishes from Minwax, I have always used Tung oil and French Polish on the fine period furniture I make, this Minwax stuff is a winner for speed and a clean looking finish.
I came across someone locally selling 4' x 10' 0.040 arctic white aluminum sheets for $140 a sheet, so I snapped them up, I precut the aluminum sides saves trying to do it on the side of a trailer and also found a nice deal on some remnant flooring.
Assembly starts tomorrow.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Nice work!

 

[shooting4625]

thanks