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[NorthernMN]

I finally got to putting on the exterior skin. This is the same 1/4" underlayment plywood that I used for the interior roof. I had to start out working inside. It was just too hot in the sun.



I spent most of the day getting the first side done but it looks pretty sharp I think.



I started on the second side yesterday and that went pretty good. It was hot again but I managed to suck it up and work outside anyway.



It went so well that I managed to get the second side and the back done before calling it a day.



I guess it is on to the roof now. I expect that will take me a bit longer.

[fromeo]

Looks good!

- Frank

[parnold]

Looking very good!!

Excellent progress for a hot day.

[NorthernMN]

Still making good progress on the trailer. I managed to get the roof on last week. I am still really impressed with this underlayment plywood. I picked it up at Menards. It is sold under the name Integraply. Normally Menards sells utter junk and I had low expectations for this plywood. However this is very good. It is quite flexible for 1/4" plywood. I did the inside and outside of my roof and never cracked or broke any. I didn't cut any kerfs and didn't wet any of it before bending it.



I used my router to trim all the plywood flush. Then I ran a 1/4" round over bit around all the edges. I spent several hours sanding the entire exterior in preparation of the epoxy.

I started the base cost of epoxy on Saturday. I should have gotten started earlier in the day. By noon it was 94 degrees and it wasn't any fun to be outside let alone fighting with epoxy. I am using System Three Sivertip resin and the slow hardener. Even in the heat as long as I mixed small batches I was able to keep working.



I managed to get the entire exterior covered with a base coat. On Sunday I started laying fiberglass on the seams. Thankfully the weather was much nicer. The high on Sunday was only 74.



Going to take me a while to get all the seams done but I will just keep plugging away at it. I was hoping to be ready for paint by next weekend but there is a lot of prep work before paint so I will have to wait and see.

[NorthernMN]

Well after spending a couple weeks working on getting the exterior finished I am finally getting close. I started with a base coat of epoxy. Then I glassed the seames with 6 oz. cloth. Then another coat of epoxy to fill the fiberglass. Then I used System Three Quick Fair to feather out the fiberglass seams and fill any holes. After sanding it all smooth which took sooooo many hours I did a third coat of epoxy over the whole thing to coat any spots that I might have sanded thin and fill any holes or dips.

I decided to use Interlux Brightside to paint with. The paint is designed for boats. I know I am not building a boat, but the paint has all the properties I was looking for. Before paint I had to prime and that means 2 coats of Interlux Pre Kote. It has a high build and hide so it should help even out the surface. Here it finally is dressed in primer.

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My new wheels are supposed to be delivered today. Thank goodness cause those wheels there look terrible.

[doris s.]

Looks Great! Only a few more hours and you can go camping!

Doris

[bve]

You can add me to the list of people with shop envy.

Nice build you have going on, looking like it will be a pretty comfy camper.


Burke

[LoriCz]

Wow, I am impressed. Can't wait to see what comes next

[Steve_Cox]

Nice Job

Like the build methods and materials too.

[NorthernMN]

Two coats of Interlux Brightside Polyurethane in Kingston Grey.



I installed the door and one window last night. I am hoiping to be able to wrap most of the remaining stuff tonight.



My wheels did show up but I didn't get time to put them on.

[Papi]

This is a very inspiring build!

[Prem]

It's a jumbo version of Frank's weekender that pops up on the Hall of Fame!

VERY nice job.

More power to ya.

Prem

[NorthernMN]

I stayed up way too late last night finishing up the outside. And since you all deserve a prompt update I am going to give you one. This is 100% exterior complete. Assuming the lights all work I am heading out today for a weekend camping trip. Even though the interior is not 100% complete it should should be close enough to camp in for now.

I want to again thank everyone on this site for the kind words and many forms of inspiration. There are so many great ideas floating around here.

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Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

[Cliffmeister2000]

Beautiful!

How about some interior shots?

[Ratkity]

Such a great job! It looks like it just rolled out of a factorry.

Have a great time camping and take lots of pictures!!!

Hugs,
Ratkity