10' Standie Foamie ... on hold

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Postby GPW » Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:20 am

... and er, Mike ... you know we Very Much want to see your progress!!!!!!! (da' Pics !!!) 8)
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Postby mikeschn » Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:04 pm

We built for a few hours... got all sticky from the gorilla glue... couldn't touch the camera...

But I'll catch up in the morning for you guys...

Side note: Chell is testing the best way to reattach the edges of the canvas to the foam. We'll let you know that tomorrow too!

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Postby mikeschn » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:47 pm

Okay, here's some catchup!!!

Going to build my own windows for this one... Suggestion are welcomed...

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Here's how the front counter turned out...

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Glue up

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Here's the roof so far...

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Interior view

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Postby Cliffmeister2000 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:23 pm

Very nice, Mike! :thumbsup:

I hope you are keeping track of costs?
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Postby atahoekid » Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:03 am

Glad to see you're making progress Mike. I want you to stay ahead of me cuz I'd rather be the follower than the leader in this case. :twisted: :R :twisted: :R

Actually, I read all your posts very carefully. I figure this is your third build, mine is my first and though everyone is new to foam you have much more knowledge than I do. :bowdown: :bowdown: Keep up the great work. Thanks for taking the time to document your build for us newbs. :applause: :thumbsup:
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Postby GPW » Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:11 am

Really coming along now !!! :thumbsup:
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Postby Papi » Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:44 am

Lookin' good! :thumbsup:
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Postby eaglesdare » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:46 am

holy cow mike, that looks fantastic. :applause:

i see you are using wood spars. we did also. i also see you are using lots of duct tape. you can also drill thru the foam right into the wood spars. we did that with excellent results. never had to tape that roof down.

i can't help with the home made window problems. as i never did mine the way i wanted to.
i was going to cut from the inside a lip to put the window.
so i will be watching you on this one to learn from. however it seems you are using a wood frame. i am not going to use the wood frame. but i still will beable to pick up info from you.

and i agree with gorilla glue and tb2 does not go well with camera's. :lol:
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Postby RAYVILLIAN » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:49 am

Mike
The awning type window that are hinged at the top and push out at the bottom would probably be the easiest to make and seal. I've seen them in houses with a rod at the bottom to open them so them can have a permanent screen.

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Postby GPW » Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:37 am

My homemade awning style window works great , no problems , just have to make another now ... :roll: Thrifty too ... 8)
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Postby mikeschn » Tue Aug 30, 2011 3:16 pm

GPW wrote:My homemade awning style window works great , no problems , just have to make another now ... :roll: Thrifty too ... 8)


Pictures, I need pictures... Preferably closeups of the windows!!! :lol:

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Postby GPW » Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:23 pm

Mike , pics in my Album ... Image
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Postby mikeschn » Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:40 pm

I like it... hopefully I can get started on that this weekend.

Geesh, I have such grandiose plans for this weekend!!!

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Postby mikeschn » Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:46 pm

Cliffmeister2000 wrote:Very nice, Mike! :thumbsup:

I hope you are keeping track of costs?


Clliff,

I've not been keeping track. Is it too late to start?

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Postby mikeschn » Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:47 pm

GPW wrote:Mike , pics in my Album ... Image


GPW,

Do you have a picture of it installed, and in particular, the latch that keeps it closed while you are driving?

Thanks,

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P.S. Are the hinges on the outside? Got a pic of that?
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