Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Micro469** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:26 pm

Got both sides cut out and fitted and epoxied on..

DON'T LIKE THE WAY THE SIDE LOOKS WITH THE HATCH OPEN....

So I decided to add a 1/2" strip at the back....only got a 1/4" on, have to put one more strip on it ...

I think it looks better... How about you????

by **Dooner** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:38 pm

Great job John. That is really looking sweet. And you made a good decision on that 1/2" strip. I put my strip on my hatch like you did and felt the same way, but I ripped mine off and put it all on the side of the td and the hatch closes on top of it.

by **Micro469** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:54 pm

Dooner wrote::thumbsup: Great job John. That is really looking sweet. And you made a good decision on that 1/2" strip. I put my strip on my hatch like you did and felt the same way, but I ripped mine off and put it all on the side of the td and the hatch closes on top of it.

Thanks Dooner, I took a look at your Album and your tear looks Great!!! You built that thing like a TANK!! :lol:

Any idea how much it weighs??

by **doug hodder** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:11 pm

John....you have really done the Slumbercoach profile justice!!!! Your attention to detail in the spacing of the screw holes is really great...seems like a minor thing, but I think it all adds to the appearance, is your plan to do the plugs in a contrasting wood?....great job on this one, good wood grain...ya gotta be happy with that!!!! and to think, you are the keeper of the worst shop for 2006!!!

Doug

by **Micro469** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:46 pm

doug hodder wrote:John....you have really done the Slumbercoach profile justice!!!! Your attention to detail in the spacing of the screw holes is really great...seems like a minor thing, but I think it all adds to the appearance, is your plan to do the plugs in a contrasting wood?....great job on this one, good wood grain...ya gotta be happy with that!!!! and to think, you are the keeper of the worst shop for 2006!!! Doug

Doug, the spacing was conceived by the spacing of the 2x6's on my picnic table. :lol:

The plugs are going to be the same wood, i have a ton of scrap laying around. As for the keeper of the worst shop 2006, I'll probably win 2007 as well...... :roll:

by **doug hodder** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:51 pm

Sorry dude...you're ineligible in 2007 for the worst shop....but you're certainly in the running for the best tear! :thumbsup:

doug

by **Micro469** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:32 pm

doug hodder wrote:Sorry dude...you're ineligible in 2007 for the worst shop....but you're certainly in the running for the best tear! doug

I doubt that..... There's a heck of a lot of great tear's on this forum...All of them better than mine.

by **Jst83** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:34 am

Micro469 wrote:
doug hodder wrote:Sorry dude...you're ineligible in 2007 for the worst shop....but you're certainly in the running for the best tear! doug

I doubt that..... There's a heck of a lot of great tear's on this forum...All of them better than mine.

Don't sell yourself short. That is beutiful I love the look. :applause:

by **SaGR** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:11 am

I doubt that.....

Second... Don't count yourself out at all for the best!

I love your camper and it's actually #1 on my favorites here.

by **Classic Finn** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:32 am

Hello John ..

Garsh that looks real perdy..You,ll be a hit with your "Cute" lil Tear.

Youve done a Finntastic job on your building..
:applause:

Classic Finn :thumbsup:

by **del** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:14 pm

Micro469 wrote:
doug hodder wrote:Sorry dude...you're ineligible in 2007 for the worst shop....but you're certainly in the running for the best tear! doug

I doubt that..... There's a heck of a lot of great tear's on this forum...All of them better than mine.

I like the look of wood, and am jealous of anyone who can pull off the look. There is a reason I plan on painting, tear number 2 will be painted as well. John you are building a beautiful trailer there.

del

ps you are lucky on the messiest shop contest, I did not take any pics of mine.

by **bdosborn** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:39 pm

Gosh that looks great! You might hae to do a tutorial on how to cut the trim with the jig and stuff. :thumbsup:

Bruce

by **Dooner** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:57 pm

Micro469 wrote:
Dooner wrote::thumbsup: Great job John. That is really looking sweet. And you made a good decision on that 1/2" strip. I put my strip on my hatch like you did and felt the same way, but I ripped mine off and put it all on the side of the td and the hatch closes on top of it.

Thanks Dooner, I took a look at your Album and your tear looks Great!!! You built that thing like a TANK!! Any idea how much it weighs??

Hey John,
I'm not sure what it weighs, but I can lift the tongue with one hand and push it around.
:cry: