Green Lantern- now with awning!!!

[YuGun]

Hello,
Ä°t looks good and i like the name and logo of Green Lanten,

[S. Heisley]

Nice! Is this one gonna be the final keeper?

[starleen2]

Nice! Is this one gonna be the final keeper?

Now Sharon, after #4 (the Ladybug) - I think I said the same thing about it!

[starleen2]

She's gonna be purdy! Or should I say "He"

The mrs – still says “sheâ€

[peggyearlchris]

Wow! your moving right along. Your doing a great job and love the fabric. Love watching your build. Peg

[Classic Finn]

Well folks had a wee bit of time to work on the green lantern. As mentioned before the floor is done.


Now time to attach the walls

Muscling back wall into place – getting everything lined up before the glue sets. So far so good.

Everything in place – I decided to have some wallpaper boarder printed up to match the Coleman fabric – you can see it in on the back wall

Here is a close up – it’s only a test pattern to check for repeatability and size.

Even got some insulation on the walls

Other side – still have to cut out the window. The front cutouts were done with a router and trim Bit – Now that how to do it! – Just zip around the edges and you’re done. How did I ever get by without one? Now you can see the lamination strips on the side (three rows)

Finally Done for the day

The strips are just temporary until I get ready to close everything up. Right now I still have some big pieces that need to be installed. The blue tape is th layout for cabinets and Bed/seating spaces

Now that is some sweet work and Im really liking this thread too. Keep on Keepn On

Question for you. Did you use screws or nails with glue of sorts to mount the sidewalls onto the floor?

[starleen2]

Question for you. Did you use screws or nails with glue of sorts to mount the sidewalls onto the floor?

I used screws and glue to attach the side walls - the screws go up from the bottom into the wood strips of the wall. You can't see it in the photos, but I stripped off about 1 inch perimeter around the vinyl flooring for the glue to bond to the plywood floor.

[Dusty82]

I'm watching your build closely - I really meant it when I said I loved this design. Yours looks fantastic! I love the custom touches you're putting into it like the curtain fabric and wallpaper border.

I'm kind of playing with the Green Lantern's basic profile in SketchUp (hope you don't mind,) but I've increased the height a bit to make it a standie. I'm also toying with a pull out galley in the back. Basically I raised the dinette/bed up a bit to make room for a galley cabinet to slide under it during travel, then slide out for use at the campsite. Right now in my design I'm addressing a leg/support system for the front of the galley cabinet when it's in use, and just getting the interior layout tweaked a bit here and there. So far it all works in 3D, but you how that goes.

With so many people using SketchUp to design their tears and TTTs, I wish there was a forum for sharing the SKP files for our various designs. I know I'd love to get my hands on the SKP files of a few of the designs I've seen here.

Keep up the great work! Looks like it'll be ready to camp in no time!

[starleen2]

Today is the day for the first of the bends. This is the most difficult part of the build since the lower bend is at a tighter radius than the top. If I can get this bend in place then everything else should go smoothly.
Preparing to bend by inserting the sheet into the tension straps and checking for fit. Applying adhesives to the edges

Applying some pressure to the straps to make the bend

A little bit of water sprayed on both sides helps to ease the bend – so far no cracking noises.

Go the bend made and stapled down now to Measure for the spars

Looking good so far

First piece done – Now to let it dry overnight then release it from the straps. I still need to glue in the spars and attach them permanently. Right now they are just held in place to help bend the plywood.

[2bits]

I like that method! ! !

[Hikerjohnd]

Wow! Nice work.

Bending around a curve scares me - guess that's why I'm going with angles.

Can't wait to see this finished! It's going to be amazing!

[starleen2]

. . . With so many people using SketchUp to design their tears and TTTs, I wish there was a forum for sharing the SKP files for our various designs. I know I'd love to get my hands on the SKP files of a few of the designs I've seen here.

there are a few of us who are trying to get a repository going for sketch Up designs. I do plan on posting the design in the design library once it is finally done. I like to use SketchUp to model with because it gives me accurate dimensions so i can plan out everything before I start to build - the make fine adjustments as I go. If you are interested it should be available in the 3d warehouse

[danlott]

. . . With so many people using SketchUp to design their tears and TTTs, I wish there was a forum for sharing the SKP files for our various designs. I know I'd love to get my hands on the SKP files of a few of the designs I've seen here.

there are a few of us who are trying to get a repository going for sketch Up designs. I do plan on posting the design in the design library once it is finally done. I like to use SketchUp to model with because it gives me accurate dimensions so i can plan out everything before I start to build - the make fine adjustments as I go. If you are interested it should be available in the 3d warehouse

Here is the thread for the Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers collection in the Google SketchUp 3D warehouse. It would be great if more people would add their models.

http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=37543

Dan

[Cyclicpitcher]

You guys are doing an awesome job on this camper!!

Your experience shows with the light weight strong construction. I knew I was over building mine, kinda makes me wish I could start over!

Your luan strips are so much better as 3/4" wall studs and ripping them is less critical and a good wide support. I have a cheap table saw and the rip fence is horrible to cut a perfectly square stud the length of the board. I manage to do it, but I have to throw a few in the junk pile when they run out of shape during the cut. Sandwiched luan strips would solve that.

I can see other techniques that inspire me as well and I will be a copycat in the future if you don't mind!

Very best wishes and keep those photos coming

CP

[aggie79]

I like that method! ! !

I do too, Scott. (I'll file this away for use later.)