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Postby mikeschn » Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:48 pm

That's looking really sweet. I like the contrast between the oak and the white.

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Postby planovet » Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:11 pm

I just want to thank everyone for their kind words. It took me a long time to get to this point. I was kinda "tongue-in-cheek" about the sin part, but the timing was curious LOL.

Mary K -A triple penquin dance? Wow, I'm honored!

Steve -It is bright isn't it? I haven't even polished and waxed it yet. I bet it will really shine in the sun.

Mike -I think the contrast of the silver hulliner and the oak turned out nicely. I have always liked oak and I wanted it in my tear too. The ceiling will be wood also.

Barry -Here is the LINK to my air conditioning install. I haven't tried it yet but it should work.
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Postby Steve_Cox » Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:19 pm

Wow Mark,

That's exceptional. But I didn't expect any less. :thumbsup:

The photo's indicate a high level of craftsmanship, thoughtfulness and attention to detail. I envy your skills and artistic composition. :applause:
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Postby Juneaudave » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:32 pm

:P :P :P

Celebration Time!!!

That certainly is stunning and a real eyecatcher....I think that the cabinetry, colors, and use of materials are going to make this one of my favorites ever!!!! Give yourself a great big pat on the back!!!!

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Postby Sparksalot » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:41 pm

AWESOME DEWD :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Postby Classic Finn » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:00 am

:o :o :shock: :shock: Ohhhh WOW. Thats a Finntastic looking tear to be.
Just beautiful. :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

What is the interior material that your using as the lining ?


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Postby planovet » Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:17 am

Classic Finn wrote:What is the interior material that your using as the lining ?


Thanks! The interior is a silver hull liner. I got it here: Link
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Postby doug hodder » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:03 am

Really Really a wonderful job on that Mark! I like the component approach that you are taking. All my components would be beat up by the time I got them on. Excellent job on the ply edge sealing on the sides! No shame in being proud on that one. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Doug
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Postby planovet » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:27 am

Thanks Doug. It was a chore to make sure I didn't "ding" anything before I got it all together. There was a couple of minor dings but I was able to resolve them without any problems. I'm working on the back interior cabinets now and the crawling in and out of the doors made me glad I got most of the interior done beforehand.
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Postby Catoosa Grani » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:25 pm

That is really beautiful! I am so anxious to see it in person. Looking forward to seeing you both real soon.

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Postby Jiminsav » Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am

DUDE!!!!...thats just fantastic looking..now I have a deadly sin..ENVY. :thumbsup:
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Postby Larwyn » Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:50 am

Not too bad for an Aggie................ :lol: :lol:

Actually it looks really good, almost too fancy foir camping.

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Postby planovet » Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:51 am

Larwyn wrote:Not too bad for an Aggie................


I'll take that as a complement :lol:
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Postby Sam I am » Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:42 pm

A work of art! Beautiful teardrop!
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Postby TinKicker » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:15 am

Great job so far Mark and Cindi! Have you come up with a guesstimated final weight? :thumbsup:
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