Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Well here are a few more pics from yesterdays progress of the front box..

Im just wondering if its too high though.. The glue is still drying on it and I dont want to release the screws just yet...Also the box lower portion fits nicely to the lower portion of the front too, along the radius ..even though it was a bit tricky to get it to fit but it fits

I have Stainless Hinge to go on yet this evening.. and install the hinged shelf ... so it has 2 sections.. one for the battery and charger and top for
other things such as fishing rods, paddles and ... whatever we come up with ...

But in any case some more progress made once more..

Did any of you folks coat the outside or inside of the box before skinning it? for additional protection..

Here are a couple of pics...





Classic Finn

Looking good, Heikki!! Will the box be up against the front?

Jeff

WarPony wrote:Looking good, Heikki!! Will the box be up against the front?

Jeff

Hi Jeff

Thanks for the kind words, Im glad how it turned out.. Yes the box will be up against the front of the tear ... or I may leave a small gap there..Im not really 100 percent sure yet but most likely yes..

Im just debating if it is too high but the neighbors said leave it, in there opinion it looked right and great as it is..

But anyway my oldest son is out sanding and finishing it up..so a lil help from my good son and buddy..

Best regards
Classic Finn

I'm with the neighbors, looks good to me. Run with it, brother!!

Jeff

WarPony wrote:I'm with the neighbors, looks good to me. Run with it, brother!!

Jeff

Thanks Jeff.. We,ll stick to this size ... well off to do some more work to it.



Regards Classic Finn

Good job Heikki. I like the height.

GitRdun

Well its getting late now here but the results are ones of satisfaction..

Many of your are wondering as to how the box will open...Ya see I made so it wont...inorder to get into it.. ya have to remove the entire box.. Noooo just foolin wit ya... The box will open from the top .. it will have a stainless hinge of sorts on it and then a square service door on the side.....

Here are some more photos of the 95% done hatch...







A Big Thank You goes out to my Special Buddy and Great Son..for his contribution in the work as well.. Thank You Son..









Thats all for now folks... from under the Arctic Skies Shop... If you notice the side fit isnt too bad for a Rookie...

Classic Finn

halfdome, Danny wrote:Looking good Heikki . Where is the door/lid located on the tongue box? I like how you placed the VW windows high enough so no one can casually peak inside, looks like the back side of a 40 Ford. Danny

WOW Thank You Danny .. I really take that as a big Compliment.. especially from a Professional Wood Worker and Designer..

Thank You Sincerely... I,ll be making the opening on the side and then a hinge of some kind for the lid of the box too... and some compartments inside...

Thanks Again and it sure is Finntastic to hear from you... So can I really call it a Classic Now?

Classic Finn

Miriam C. wrote::applause: Good job Heikki. I like the height.

GitRdun

Thank You Auntie M...My son likes it much also... and he snickered at me and said its off to the side by 1 mm from center... Its been a great day... if you notice form the pic there its just beautifully green and sunny here now..Its finally starting to look more like a tear...Whew

Best regards

Classic Finn

looks great!

I like the height too.



Barb

b.bodemer wrote:looks great!

I like the height too.



Barb

Ahhh Shucks... Thank You Barb.. We feel as though that was the easiest of the entire build so far... Hmmm wonder why...And I didnt have to build a 2nd one...

Isnt it amazing as to what a jig saw and a couple of sanders can do.. because thats about all I have ...ohh except a circular saw and router... Now if I had a table saw to work with ...it would be a down right party...

regards Classic Finn

With a lil other trim added it should look neat...


Best regards
Classic Finn

Heikki, I like your moose logo but I think your logo would be seen by more people on the galley hatch even though it looks great on the tongue box, just my 2 cents worth . Just curious, what is the function of the black capped pipe coming out of the ground next to the building in this photo? Are you still going to do a TD trip on the west coast this year? Danny

Hey Finnish Person,
Why do you ask these fool questions? You ALWAYS do great work and you should be very proud of what you are doing. Nothing you have done is wrong and I envy your work - some kind of Finnish carpenter you are. Looks fantastic - keep coming up with these ideas and you are sure to be the envy of Finnlandia.
Good luck as always and certainly - good fortune my friend....