Loader's Blue Yonder- 2 Nov- First Outing Pic; LCG VI

[LDK]

Thanks Tom. I cut the door out on the bench, then installed. After installed I ran the trim bit over it. You're right, had to use a lot of care when moving it.

The sides went fine, it was the top that I had to fight to get in place.

Hey Earl

My brother in law and I installed the alum last week and it was alittle difficult. After the 3m 4200 dried, it was there! I used the router with a flush trim bit on all the openings and the edges and there was tiny aluminum shavings everywhere.

[Loader]

Thanks Tom. I cut the door out on the bench, then installed. After installed I ran the trim bit over it. You're right, had to use a lot of care when moving it.

The sides went fine, it was the top that I had to fight to get in place.

Hey Earl

My brother in law and I installed the alum last week and it was alittle difficult. After the 3m 4200 dried, it was there! I used the router with a flush trim bit on all the openings and the edges and there was tiny aluminum shavings everywhere.

You're right about that Larry, those little things fly everywhere! I still need to run the trim bit over the vent opening. Sure I'll be cleaning up little shavings for years to come!

BTW - I used the the 3M 5200 on mine, picked it up at Home Depot. From what I understand the 4200 and 5200 are about the same, with the 5200 taking up to 7 days to fully cure as compared the the quicker cure time of the 4200.

[2bits]

Hey earl,

I just got caught up on your build! Looks like you are rolling along well and I love the dark stain on the interior and galley cabinets!

[aggie79]

Hey Earl,

I just got caught up on your build! Looks like you are rolling along well!

Holy COW Batman! You are quick.

Earl,

Like the above quotes, "You're the man" when it comes to teardrop building. You've accomplished more in a few months than I have in three years.

Take care,
Tom

[Loader]

Hey Earl,

I just got caught up on your build! Looks like you are rolling along well!

Holy COW Batman! You are quick.

Earl,

Like the above quotes, "You're the man" when it comes to teardrop building. You've accomplished more in a few months than I have in three years.

Take care,
Tom

Thanks, but not so sure about that Tom, mine is no where near the level of detail that your Silver Beatle is. I started in Feb, with the goal of bringing the Blue Yonder out, at least campable, to LCG. I hope I can make it!

Dear Earl and Kerry,

You are really going to like this tear. You guys are doing a great job.

Thanks for the kind words Guy, I hope all is going well with you.

Hey earl,

I just got caught up on your build! Looks like you are rolling along well and I love the dark stain on the interior and galley cabinets!

Thanks Thomas, appreciate it. The Gunstock is a nice color.

[Loader]

Been a little while since I Last posted some pics. The Blue Yonder is another step closer....

Fantastic Fan installed (man, does that thing move some air! )





The Pet Cool vents are installed



And the fenders have been dry fit, now they just need to be painted white to match the roof skin. Although the one is a little too close to the pet cool vents, but it worked out. Now how many time are you suppose to measure before cutting? 6 or 8??? I'll post that pic after they are painted and permanently installed.



Next step - Doors. Hopefully I'll make some progress on them tomorrow.

[LDK]

Hey Earl

I thought I was the only one who had pink film on my aluminum.
The blue yonder is really coming together now. Can't wait to see it finished.

[CliffinGA]

See I knew there was something about you two and your pink roofs !! Earl it looks great, wondering how your mounting your fenders?

Cliff

[2bits]

Just keep cutting, you'll get it! LOL

Your "filmworks" reminds me of Tom's Silver Beetle... I had the same thing going I admit.... The first time it get's rained on it always scary too!

It is looking great though!!

[Loader]

Hey Earl

I thought I was the only one who had pink film on my aluminum.
The blue yonder is really coming together now. Can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks Larry, I'm trying, the heat this summer has been brutal, at least it is starting to break, 73 this morning!

See I knew there was something about you two and your pink roofs Laughing!! Earl it looks great, wondering how your mounting your fenders?

Hey Cliff, Real men wear Pink! At least until the film is removed!

The fenders at just going to be bolted on through the side wall, I had installed blocking during wall construction, and through the frame. Figured three bolts would be enough, front center and rear.

Just keep cutting, you'll get it! LOL

Your "filmworks" reminds me of Tom's Silver Beetle... I had the same thing going I admit.... The first time it get's rained on it always scary too!

It is looking great though!!

Thanks Thomas, I knew I needed to cut some more!

Yep, figured it was best to keep the film on as long as possible while I'm working on it. Keep the number of scratched down, especially with the painted aluminum.

[Loader]

Since I am building a half hatch, I had to skin the lower portion of the galley, we have taken to calling it the trunk.

This time I installed the skin, then cut out the opening. Much more difficult that pre-cutting, I think in part due to the vibration of the unsupported skin. Either way, I managed to get it. The edges will be trimmed out with aluminum U channel. IO installed the lower portion just to check the fit.

[CliffinGA]

Looks good Earl and well pink is just pink . Man your going to bve done in no time.

Cliff

[Loader]

And to close out my Labor Day weekend build efforts; the doors have been hung. Well, at least the initial temp install. Still need to install the door trim.

Door temp install:



Window test fit:

[LDK]

Hey Earl
I just got around to skinning my door and hatch lid yesterday. You are ahead of me.

[Loader]

Looks good Larry. Hatch? We need a hatch on these things?

I haven't even started the hatch yet, that is the next big thing.

Your skin clamping looks like mine, can never have too many clamps!

This is my "Trunk" Door. (Had to re-skin it as I had a little problem with the hinges )



I also cut the window out after I skinned the door.