new guy---big dreams

[dave campbell]

hey all---call me crazy, but i"ve got it in my head to build this......

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i"ll be using the deck from my pace america 6X8 cargo trailer. it has served me well over the years, and it's time to be reborn as a silver bullet.
made up some rudimentary plans and a wee maquette to get me going on material costs and wrapping techniques....

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i plan on using 1" square stock (.065 ) for the base--which will be plunked onto the pace america bed, and 1" round for the ribcage. if any pros have alarm bells going off at this point, lemme know quick, before i pull the trigger !!
aside from that i will be lurking this site heavily for ideas and inspiration.

[springdew]

Wow that looks exciting!

[Rlowell]

That looks like fun and a real project. Look forward to watching your progress.

Rod

[Racquetman]

Looks like a space age TD out of the fifties, Awesome Dave, good luck on your build!

[Retroguy]

I will also follow your build What will you use to wrap it. can you get aluminum that shiny or is that SS.
Retro

[dave campbell]

hey retro---thanks for looking ! the wrap will be aluminum---.030 i think. i really appreciate a good patina so as of yet i'm not sure on the finish.

[Retroguy]

Look forward to it. can't wait to see where you fit in the rocket boosters