New from Rochester NY

[DeanSmith]

Well, the bug has bitten me. I have been reading these forums going back and forth about building one or not and I finally decided to build one. Since I don't have a lot of free time to spend on the initial build or space I have decided to build one based on Jaonne's Desert Dawg. It looks like a very nice and simple design, no curves to worry about. I am going to buy a TS trailer (4x8) and build it on that. Since it is 4x8 I will be able to make the shell without too many plywood cuts.

I even have a final design in mind. It is going to be loosely based on a victorian/steam punk pattern. I have attached an image of what I am thinking about for a color scheme.

Build on.

I know, lots of photos.

Dean

[jdarkoregon]

DeanSmith

The cure to being bitten is SawDust, so what ya waiting for, build it!

Welcome to the madness

John

[Miriam C.]

to the playground Dean.

Joanne's Desert Dog is certainly a great design! So make sawdust and remember to get the seams waterproof.

The truth is a curved design is as easy as a square or angled one. Just a matter of what you like.

And thanks for understanding the picture and keeping the bubble oil level.

[mikeschn]

Hey good start on the photos!!! And welcome to the forum Dean!

Mike...

[taylorcraft078]

Dean,

There is a Harbor Freight 15% coupon running now. I can send you a link if you need it. You can get the trailer in Henrietta.

I haven't started building yet but I think our tent camping trip in the ADKs convinced the wife. Rain and cold (in August).

Dave

[Dean_A]

Dean,

Welcome to the forum. A steampunk TD hasn't been done before as far as I know. I'll be anxious to see the pics of your progress!

Here's a little inspiration for you:
http://flickr.com/photos/mistaj/2279736861/
http://steampunkworkshop.com/

--(Another) Dean

[BillandMarijo]

Dean I like your Plans. It wont take you long at all. Once you start thatll be it you just get hooked. We did with our build.
Good luck and Enjoy the build.
Bill

[Bristol Delica]

Hi Dean

We were inspired by Joanne's Desert Dawg too. Ours is nearing completion, at least I hope so cuz we're camping in it this weekend .

Good luck with your build.

IanJ

[LMarsh]

Dean,

I live in Rochester as well, just a block from Sticky lips BBQ. My wife and I just got back from using our teardrop on a two week road trip. I have some photos posted and if you want to check out a completed teardrop in person your welcomed to.

Lucas

[tinksdad]

Dean,

I live in Rochester as well, just a block from Sticky lips BBQ. My wife and I just got back from using our teardrop on a two week road trip. I have some photos posted and if you want to check out a completed teardrop in person your welcomed to.

Lucas

OOOOOOO..... that brings back memories. I used to drive from Buffalo to Williamson every weekend. Sticky lips was a routine stop either coming or going. If not there....Scurvy Irving's in Sea Breeze!!