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Postby doug hodder » Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:52 pm

CONTRATULATIONS!!!!! Dave, it is just stunning! I've been sitting here staring at the pics of it. What a nice sanitary galley. It's just loverly.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Looks like you learned to shoot clear pretty well! Now go have some fun with it. Doug
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Postby Wolfgang92025 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:57 pm

All I can say "Awesome trailer"

What a craftsman............ :clapping hands: :clapping hands: :clapping hands: :clapping hands: :clapping hands:

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Postby Juneaudave » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:01 pm

rainjer wrote:WOW Dave. It looks GREAT. :applause: :applause: :applause:

Are you going to put anything on the front to protect it?

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It's got 3M Invisable Mask over the front of the box, trailer, and fenders. I think that will protect the clear, but if it doesn't, it should at least keep the fiberglass from chipping.

If worse comes to worse, I'll learn how to sew and make a cover/bra next winter.
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Postby Juneaudave » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:08 pm

doug hodder wrote:CONTRATULATIONS!!!!! Dave, it is just stunning! I've been sitting here staring at the pics of it. What a nice sanitary galley. It's just loverly.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Looks like you learned to shoot clear pretty well! Now go have some fun with it. Doug


It has meant alot to have your encouragement Doug....but I never did learn how to shoot clear very well :oops:

I did learn how to sand and buff out runs, orange peal, bugs and fingerprints!!! Now I'm real interested in how that clear will stand up over time. It has definately been a learning experience.
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Postby doug hodder » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:20 pm

Well Dave...I"ve got 4 years on the Road Titan and it still looks like new. It did spend 1 winter outdoors although it was covered, when building the Rocketear. Mine is solid ply not a stripper however. I think if all your edges are eased you'll find that it will really do well for you.

Look at it this way...having to sand runs sags etc...only makes you learn to run a gun a lot better the next time around. There is a fine line when there is enough material on to flow out well and not get a sag. I've got so much orange peel on the Voyager it could be sponsored by Sunkist!

Ya done good guy....just beautiful! Doug
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Postby Dean_A » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:22 pm

Wow. Just Wow. That is a work of art. I'm at 4+ years and mine can't hold a candle to yours. Well done!
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Postby Miriam C. » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:35 pm

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Postby Micro469 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:37 pm

A real Beauty Dave!!! Just a Fantastic trailer. Almostashame to put it on the road...... Should be in the Smithsonian..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:



How did you seal the hatch? Sides and bottom.... Non of the pics seem to show it clearly... :thinking:
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Postby Sam I am » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:39 pm

Beautiful tear, Dave! A work of art! Congratulations! Now go have some fun with it!
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Postby cdfnchico » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:37 pm

Really nice, Dave! Worth taking your time!
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Postby Juneaudave » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:58 pm

Micro469 wrote:How did you seal the hatch? Sides and bottom.... Non of the pics seem to show it clearly... :thinking:


John, I just used Grant's seal around the hatch opening with a closed cell strip on the hatch itself. Everything gets cinched down tight with draw clasps when closed. No leaks yet...but I figure I'll find some on the hatch, doors and box. I couldn't get that lucky.

If I ever get to a gathering, I'm going to spend a whole day just looking at how people make things water-tight. I'm guessing that the people that are really good at building Tears are really good at sealing them up!!!
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Postby starleen2 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:04 pm

Sweet - time and patience come together in a spectacular build :thumbsup:
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Postby Micro469 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:22 pm

Juneaudave wrote:
Micro469 wrote:How did you seal the hatch? Sides and bottom.... Non of the pics seem to show it clearly... :thinking:


John, I just used Grant's seal around the hatch opening with a closed cell strip on the hatch itself. Everything gets cinched down tight with draw clasps when closed. No leaks yet...but I figure I'll find some on the hatch, doors and box. I couldn't get that lucky.

If I ever get to a gathering, I'm going to spend a whole day just looking at how people make things water-tight. I'm guessing that the people that are really good at building Tears are really good at sealing them up!!! :thinking: :thinking: :thinking:


Like....your not one of them???? 8)
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Postby Nitetimes » Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:44 pm

Absolutely outstanding Dave!!!! Really looks great out in the sun!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Postby rmclarke » Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:30 am

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Just beautiful Dave....it's an inspiration to us all :applause: :applause:

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