Start of the Kompact Kruiser

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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby aggie79 » Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:06 pm

Rick -

I'm jealous - of your build skills and variety of TDs/TTTs! The Kompact Kruiser will be another gem in your collection.

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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby crazytrain » Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:50 pm

Very nice build so far, i'm looking forward to seeing it finished. :thumbsup:
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby Rickxr2 » Sun May 27, 2012 7:17 am

Finding time to work on the trailer. I think I have it ready to skin.

The front nose.

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See the edge molding hanging off the roof? Something I learned from the last trailer, form it BEFORE you put the skin on.

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Cabinets over the bed.

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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby Martiangod » Sun May 27, 2012 9:17 am

The angled cab doors look fantastic.
Going to be a very unique trailer when done.... and I mean unique in the good way 8)
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby 2bits » Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:12 pm

Looks good! I might have missed it, but what is the benefit to forming the molding before the skin is on? I don't want to miss a good trick!!! Glad you are back on the build and I like the shape of the front alot.
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby S. Heisley » Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:48 pm

This trailer is going to be unique and very nice. I like the contrasting wood trim. :thumbsup: :applause:
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby Oldragbaggers » Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:28 am

Very nice, creative build. I like the different "slant" you've put on your cabinetry.
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby KCStudly » Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:40 pm

If i understand it correctly, Thomas (2Bits), forming the trim over the raw wall allows him to use the wall as a form, perhaps bumping the trim with a rubber mallet up against it, without having to worry about scratching, marring or denting the skin. The small difference in thickness betweem with and without the skin shouldn't make any difference in how the trim fits later when it is installed; it should have enough flex to soak up that little difference when it is screwed down.

Maybe Rickxr2 can confirm this.
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby Rickxr2 » Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:56 am

Right KC, you don't risk damaging the skin with the mallett. Havn't done much to the trailer lately, looking forward to getting the skin in the next week or so. I've got to get rid of that white fridge, either black or stainless, but not white.
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby 2bits » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:18 pm

Awesome, thank you both for the answer! I am looking forward to the progress on the Kompact Kruiser!
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby Rickxr2 » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:54 am

Three years! Where did the time go? I can't say it wasn't fun though. Now that it's done I'm planning on selling it before we even camp in it. Oh well, one of life's experiences! Haven't weighed it yet but it pulls nice. I'll take it by the co-op and weigh it as soon as the weather breaks.
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Re: Start of the Kompact Kruiser

Postby PKCSPT » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:52 am

That is beautiful
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