The Halfdome Teardrop is Finished

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The Halfdome Teardrop is Finished

Postby halfdome, Danny » Sat May 20, 2006 10:50 am

Except for the window coverings that Jane is working on this teardrop is finished :P . It took me a little over 8 months to complete. We can’t wait to try it out :campfire: . 8) Danny
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Great all in one 15" Sylvania LCD/Dvd/CD/MP3 TV. Won't need a stereo or DVD player with this unit.
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Postby davel » Sat May 20, 2006 10:54 am

Looks really great!! :applause: :applause:
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Postby Darren » Sat May 20, 2006 11:04 am

Danny that's a tear to be proud of. Congrats.
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Postby riverfront » Sat May 20, 2006 11:04 am

WOW!!! Fantastic job!!!

Did it finish better then you originaly planned?

You may not want to take it out! It might get dirty? LOL Ha!
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Postby Chris C » Sat May 20, 2006 11:06 am

Danny,

That didn't turn out like a teardrop................heck, it looks like a finely finished home. :thumbsup: But what would one expect of a professional such as yourself! Really looks great and will be a fine example for everyone to try to imulate. :applause:
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Postby Danible » Sat May 20, 2006 11:47 am

That is awesome. I want it... ;) The interior/galley are terrific, love the layout.
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Sat May 20, 2006 12:08 pm

riverfront wrote:WOW!!! Fantastic job!!!

Did it finish better then you originaly planned?

You may not want to take it out! It might get dirty? LOL Ha!


Yes it did. I was going to make overlay rattle panel doors for the sake of weight but the solid raised panels didn't add more than about 10 lbs. Other than that my first vision is no way near what the end result is. I'm very happy :D with the outcome and Jane is all bubbly :dancing :banana: inside with the look of the galley and cabin, & she deserves it too. We are going to have a great time camping now, no more getting down on the ground in a flimsy dirty tent :thumbdown: . The dirt in Yosemite Valley is almost like laying in Walnut sawdust .
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Postby apratt » Sat May 20, 2006 12:08 pm

Dan that is a beautifull top notch teardrop. When I do build mine I know it will not be as nice as yours. I'll be wanting to get mine on the road to soon, maybe the second one I could make it as nice as yours, tough competition. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Sat May 20, 2006 12:14 pm

Chris C wrote:Danny,

That didn't turn out like a teardrop................heck, it looks like a finely finished home. :thumbsup: But what would one expect of a professional such as yourself! Really looks great and will be a fine example for everyone to try to imulate. :applause:


Thanks Chris, DaveL, Victor Star, Riverfront & Danible & Dan.
Chris, the cabin is better than the bedroom in our house. It's been a lot of fun building this tear. I guess now I'll have to make that paint grade raised panel wainscott for our bedroom I've been promising Jane for years. 8) Danny
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Postby Miriam C. » Sat May 20, 2006 12:59 pm

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :thumbsup:
Congradulations Danny! That is really beautiful.
Now go out and enjoy!
(please don't forget to share when we need you) 8)
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Postby Sonetpro » Sat May 20, 2006 1:20 pm

Danny That is absolutly superb. Your craftsmanship really shows in every detail. :thumbsup:
:oops: I am right behind you. My interior is done and I'm finishing up the details in the Galley. Looks like I am going to make the June 1 deadline I set for myself.

CONGRAT'S :applause: :applause: :applause:
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Postby asianflava » Sat May 20, 2006 2:23 pm

That looks great, a real work of art. :applause:
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Postby Classic Finn » Sat May 20, 2006 2:47 pm

That is Beeeeeeeautiful... :pictures: :pictures: :beautiful: :snappy:


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Postby neal b » Sat May 20, 2006 4:56 pm

real master piece!!!!!!!!!!!!! have to give you a big :thumbsup:
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