'Mental Floss' build update...

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'Mental Floss' build update...

Postby forestfrog » Mon May 12, 2008 12:41 am

After taking an extended break, I finally got back to work on TD#1, aka Mental Floss! I hope to make the Matagorda Bay gathering in July her maiden voyage. A tropical themed gathering seems like the perfect first outing for my little beach shack, LOL! :twisted: :lol:

Where I left things last Fall...no hatch, no doors, no tongue box:
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The doors and 'porthole' windows:
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The tongue box:
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I'm using old corrugated roofing, spray painted hammered copper, for the tongue box roof skin:
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The dreaded hatch build:
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How I left things this afternoon:
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Things are finally moving forward again!!
Now, I just need to finish 'Mental Floss' and do some camping before I start on TD#2, the 'Meanderin' 'Mander' (an ultralight 4'x6.5'). :? :twisted: :D
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Postby Duane King » Mon May 12, 2008 1:00 am

Wow, I love all the little details. That will be a real whimsical work of art as well as a nice trailer. Good job!

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Postby madjack » Mon May 12, 2008 1:39 am

...looking good Kristi...glad to see you are back at it :thumbsup: ................................ 8)
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Postby mandy » Mon May 12, 2008 1:50 am

Girl that is one awsome tear!
You Rock!! :applause:

How do you do the windows? I like how they came out.

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Postby tonyj » Mon May 12, 2008 3:29 am

Definitely one of the most creative designs out there! I can't wait to see it in July. You are really going to turn some heads with this one. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :applause: :thumbsup: :applause:
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Postby Oasis Maker » Mon May 12, 2008 7:02 am

Wow, teardrops make people smile in general, but yours is THEE single most feel good, whimsical trailer I have seen! Even though you're from Louisiana - your tear screams California. In fact, if you go to IRG 2.0 you're gonna have the paparazzi all over you! Beware.
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Postby Grumpeyyy » Mon May 12, 2008 7:27 am

Hey YOU go girl

That is one fine looking trailer. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: You are doing an awsome job. :applause:

Now get it done so you can take it camping

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Postby Mrs.Anthony337 » Mon May 12, 2008 7:35 am

That's awesome. 8)
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Postby Darren » Mon May 12, 2008 7:40 am

Very cool. :thumbsup: Thanks for the photos.
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Postby Michele » Mon May 12, 2008 9:32 am

Wow, this trailer is so unique. I love it!
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Postby Nut » Mon May 12, 2008 10:12 am

Great job. It kinda makes you want to smile just looking at it. :)
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Postby doug hodder » Mon May 12, 2008 10:20 am

What a fun creative build!!! Perfect colors for that tropical look...A grass topped umbrella would be perfect along side, as well as a full margarita glass! Good job!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Doug
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Postby Mary K » Mon May 12, 2008 10:37 am

Kristi, I am so happy to see that you are back to working on your TD. It looks awesome!!! I love the Porthole windows. And the Hatch looks GREAT. :clapping hands:

I can not wait to see it in person at LCGIII.


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Postby dreadcptflint » Mon May 12, 2008 12:29 pm

Kristi, very nice work. Do you have a better shot of your sun? I can't make out what you did with left hand side.
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Postby mikeschn » Mon May 12, 2008 6:14 pm

Looking good Kristi,

And glad to see you are back at it again...

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