The Roswell A Cometh !!!

[dandan]

Andrew,
its 125mm sheet with 2 x 50mm curved ribs & a series of 50x70mm long inner pieces to fix the inner lineing to.
will post a different view to make it all a bit clearer.
takes bloody ages to fabricate for something which will be hidden from view.
hay-ho.
head in a bucket for a bit more soon.

when its done, will be dragging to the NE for a jar with you.
im paying.

[Mini Renegade]

that is some amazing work going on there Dan.
pop in here on way up to see Andrew if you want to you will be passing about 1/2 a mile from here.

[dandan]

Hi Mini,
would love to call in.
used to sub-contract in York at the Porterkabin site fitting burger bar kitchens around 12 years ago. know Fulford quite well.
love your city.
pay homage to the York Brewery, Castle Museam, City walls & NRM every time im in town along with as many real ale houses i can.

Hope to see you around March time if all goes well.

Best Rgds...... Dan.

[dandan]

got 4 hours on it today.
it takes a while to weld the struts up.
may try to mig them instead of tig.


couldnt resist a quick clamp-up of the non-door side to see the profile.


will use stainless blind rivets to secure the outer skin to the struts.
may rivet a strip behind the welded joint to give it a bit more strength too.
on it again tomorrow. will post more pics at the end of play.

as allways your comments are welcome.
best rgds dan.

[dandan]

oh yeah, there are more uploaded pics of this build in my personal gallery of dandan.

best rgds dan.

[jdarkoregon]

Just amazing, you are way over my head

Thanks for sharing

John

[dandan]

Hello All.
4 hours today.
decided to profile the body panels. it will aid in assembling.
"how do you do that ?" i hear you cry.
with a big bit of tube & 15 stone of un-flexed blubber, thats how.

i dont mind over-bending the radius, it easily comes back.

riveted the strut in the door side.


then started the non door side.

may be on it tomorrow if my mate who is supposed to be doing my
garden lets me down again.
now its tome for a Hardy & Hansons Old Trip.

best rgds Dan.

[halfdome, Danny]

Simply amazing fabrication. Danny

[DaveandDebbie]

Great job Dan

[jackdaw]

Nice One Dan,
I'm loving your work fella. I can see this is a quallity build , with attension to detail, that will result in one gobsmacking trailer

Keep the photos coming chap

I hope to see the fruits of your labour one day

Cheers Dave

[dandan]

been gardening today. Bollox !
heart was elsewhere.
should get some time on it tomorrow.
will report in with pics when worth while.
(that should be thurs before H1600 GMT)

if this comes off i will make a point of seeing all of you in the UK & get
a victory pint !
will need one after this i can tell you.

best rgds
dan.

[dandan]

3 hours today.
mostly repair work, i damaged part of the sheet & had to replace it.


then got on with drilling for the 2 struts on the non door side.

made a start on riveting them on.
the roof is next. this will be fabricated in sections to avoid material wastage.
then i may start to tack the panels together.
thats when it becomes alot more interesting !
still need the material for the 2 front panels, door, base & fenders.
collecting it next weds hopefully.

best rgds dan.

[Roly Nelson]

Dan, I am impressed. Most feel that they want to build a 4 ft wide teardrop because a 5 footer wastes too much material and it would cost more. I am amazed at your pre-planning and attention to detail. Working with compound curves, stainless steel, rivets, welding and grinding and such, sure is more complicated than sawing wood, glueing and clamping. Keep up the good work, keep posting those pics, they are absolutely awsome. Thanks for keeping us up to speed.
Roly

[Bristol Delica]

Dan



I am in awe (and hugely jealous) of your skills! The build looks amazing and I can't wait to see it in the flesh (metal?).

After I have finished number two build for my daughter I have been considering building one based on a Type 15 Star Trek shuttle but your project puts that in the shade.

Cheers

IanJ

[Classic Finn]

Yes Sir you are doing amazingly great work. That is going to be one beautiful work of art on this side of the Atlantic. I can hardly wait for more progress photos.



Best regards from Finland

Classic Finn