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Dome Windows....

Postby SuperTroll » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:10 am

found this site and thought that it gives an opportunity to add some rather unique window possibilities to Teardrops.....

http://www.clearplasticdome.com/clearplasticdome.htm


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Postby Wolffarmer » Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:57 pm

Or think contary and use one as a sink. Nose cone for a Rocket tear #2, a Roswell. Ok better stop now. :?
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Postby planovet » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:38 pm

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Postby angib » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:08 pm

The Play-Pac fiberglass trailer from the 70s/80s? used a clear dome over the front of the cabin:

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I don't think they were immune from leaks.....

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Re: Dome Windows....

Postby Sparksalot » Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:22 pm

Say now. Along with a sextant, the Compass Rose could do some serious navigation.

SuperTroll wrote:found this site and thought that it gives an opportunity to add some rather unique window possibilities to Teardrops.....

http://www.clearplasticdome.com/clearplasticdome.htm


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Postby Jst83 » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:17 pm

:thumbsup: Love that sight I booked marked it a while back
The prices really aren't to bad either. I thought about one head size so I could stick my head up and see what's happening outside. :lol:
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Postby Miriam C. » Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:01 pm

:thinking: I am thinking I could stand up all the way. 8) :twisted:
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Re: Dome Windows....

Postby COMP » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:35 am

SuperTroll wrote:found this site and thought that it gives an opportunity to add some rather unique window possibilities to Teardrops.....

http://www.clearplasticdome.com/clearplasticdome.htm


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cool link :thumbsup:
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Postby fornesto » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:33 am

They have oval domes too! This could look really cool on top of a teardrop if designed right. Sort of like a Navy fighter plane.

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Postby angib » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:21 pm

Please note that these domes need to have a flat base to mount on. So you'd need a teardrop like a Benroy with flat section between front and rear curves - and then you'd be limited to maybe 24" as the flat section isn't much longer than that.

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Postby COMP » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:50 pm

i'm thinking Barmobile :lol:
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Postby H@nk » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:40 pm

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Postby So-Cal Teardrops » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:53 pm

angib wrote:Please note that these domes need to have a flat base to mount on. So you'd need a teardrop like a Benroy with flat section between front and rear curves - and then you'd be limited to maybe 24" as the flat section isn't much longer than that.

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We can have them blown with any radius or contour at the base. We haven't had the need to put a "Jetson's" bubble in a trailer, but we make fixtures for a local plastics guy.

I can see it now, a bubble big enough to stand up and get dressed. Well, maybe not a good idea for those around me 8)
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Postby planovet » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:18 pm

So-Cal Teardrops wrote:I can see it now, a bubble big enough to stand up and get dressed.


Now THAT is a scary thought... :shocked:
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