So as detailed in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=60854
Whole build process will be at this imgur link: http://imgur.com/a/9TFcr
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The start.
Received a bunch of packages (A good chunk from Frank Bear):
Bodged together a way to hold stuff together while I got initial welds done:
Dry Fit:
Frame Skeleton.
Selfie while welding:
Since I'm using Alaska Teardrop's manufacturing method idea, I had to make a forming buck:
First Cabin spar being curved:
Pained the frame with POR-15:
Added the first aluminum pieces for the cabin onto the lower frame.
These are held on by 1" UHB tape and 1/4" Stainless steel bolts and fender washers and #8 Stainless screws.
Cabin starts to take shape:
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More to come.......