My first Teardrop Build

[Dobrodoc]

I started building a 4x8 teardrop using Big Woody's plans late in October. I purchased a "red trailer" brand trailer as the company is nearby. I chose the 4x8 because of the fear of slicing dicing and splicing plywood for a 5x 10 build. Will post pics once I figure it out. Thanks ahead of time for any help advice etc,.

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Heres a link to my Facebook page documenting my build.https://www.facebook.com/Russteardrop

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Anyone else do this? Wish I knew which thing to trace, door vs aluminum inset piece?

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Here's my attempts to resize the cut outs. The sides were 70$ a piece so I can't start over, not to mention five coats of polyurethane

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Another pic

[KCStudly]

I'm sure you're not the first.

The difference between a novice and a true craftsman is how well he hides his mistakes.

[Dobrodoc]

Well I sure hope the flange will cover up most of it

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Here's a pic

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More views of the side

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Level clamped vertically on the side to check for plumb. iPhone level worked well too

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Still more

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View of the screws into the ply and then the 2x4 of the deck, (after laying a thick bead of premium loctite adhesive)
Took forever to get the glue out, even with pneumatic caulk gun! Must be the temp, 50 degrees in garage with propane Hester.

[Vedette]

Looks like you will be ready for spring at the rate you are working!
Keep up the GREAT work!
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[Dobrodoc]

Thanks! The electric has me a bit befuddled but I'll get some help

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Got the galley shelf in tonight and most of the spars. Got my power center in the mail, don't know what I'm doing!