"Rocketear" with cardboard mockup

[jay]

lemme axe you somethin'..... would you consider extending the clearstory roofine to meet the hatch [when it's in the "open" position]?

i don't know why....

[dacrazyrn]

All that keeps going through my head...
FLASH!!...ahhhhhhwwwahhhhhwww. SAVIOR OF THE UNIVERSE. da neer, neer, neeer
bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum

Ideas?

[Nitetimes]

lemme axe you somethin'..... would you consider extending the clearstory rooline to meet the hatch [when it's in the "open" position]?

i don't know why....

I had initially thought of that too. Just seems like it would look "right" when it's open. Not sure what it would look like with the hatch closed tho.

[doug hodder]

I had the extending the trolley roof discussion with Grant too...maybe I'll draw it up and see...but I don't want the roof to extend to the point that the hatch can hit it when raising it...the galley layout won't allow gas shocks...and I don't want it to look too bulky...but do want windows in the sides..I can mock one up in cardboard on my trailer now and check it out...I think it might look better, but I also have a Fantastic fan hidden in the rear portion of it...and was trying to keep it as far forward as possible, so as to not get into the interior storage area with my venting...Like I say...it's not a for sure design...I've got some scrap plywood laying around...maybe I'll make up a profile and stick it on the tear...the rear end of the raised roof will have a louver type effect...sort of like an exhaust vent so you won't be able to look in and see the Fan. I'll post a pic later today...Doug

[Laredo]

I looked up that Kaiser to pull with :

[doug hodder]

Here's what I'm thinking...check my album for other photos with the long version...pics with hatch up and down long and short versions...oh boy, compound curves...now this is going to be fun Doug

[madjack]

Doug, that is gonna be ever so cool....the long version looks moderately better but both look just bitchin'...save enough room for exhaust and go as long as you can....so cooooo-elllllllllll
madjack

[Micro469]

Maybe you can also put a bubble machine in there..... going down the road blowing bubbles.....coool

[madjack]

John, I am trying to talk him into installing a propane exhaust system so he can blow flame about 10' behind him while going down the road...should get rid of tailgaters and would make a heck offa 3rd brakelight
madjack

[s4son]

Great design Doug. What is the front going to look like? It would be cool to install a pair on windows similar to a Camp-Inn.

Scott F.

[doug hodder]

thanks Scott...the front is going to be curved to a point...and only 6" high...I didn't want a poly window in it...I'm going to do some 3D treatments on the surface up front...but it's still up for debate...I'll just see what happens as I build...Doug

[Nytewyng]

Doug ....its gonna look so cool...but the only car that can pull the finished Rocketeer should be a 57 Caddy

[doug hodder]

Rob....I'd love to have one a 59 would be better since I'm going to have those taillights on it......and the dog would be tough on the interior!!! Doug

[GHOSTSSX]

I like the long version!!!

You could use the "Blue Flame" as a hauler!!!!

Looks great!!

CHUCK

[Dean Williams]

Neato design, Doug! I think it's just slicker 'n wet macaroni. Can't wait to see what you do with it, considering your notable building skills.