Green Lantern- now with awning!!!

[starleen2]

I just couldn’t get any sleep last night until I mounted the side wall for a profile view> Just the right height – it WILL fit going out the garage by 1 ½ inches. As more gets constructed, it will lower about another ½ inch.

Scott do you mean it will lower due to the weight of the trailer making the tires bulge slightly thus reducing the height 1/2"??? Smart thinking!!!

Well the time came for the test - and YES it made it out of the garage door with plenty of room to spare - Whew
Took it outside and blew off the sanding dust - now it's ready for for the insulation. currently I'm pre-bending the front plywood to make it go on a bit easier

[2bits]

YAY! !

Where are you getting your plywood? I assume it is 1/8"? Good luck on the big bend!

[starleen2]

Thomas – the plywood is 5mm luan – a little stiff to bend, but if you prebend it – it can be coaxed into shape. The good news - no creaks, cracks , or pops - Just one smooth sheet wrapped around the lower curve. The upper portion will be easier since it's one curve. The screws are Just temporary until the adhesive is set (thanks Tom ==>aggie79 for another great tip). I added the washers to spread out the clamping force of the screws. What you do not see are the 18 gauge 1 inch long staples placed along the edges and the spars. I insulated with one inch foam insulation. Once the top portion is skinned, and screws removed, I'll do a flush cut to trim off the excess.

[Rlowell]

Thomas – the plywood is 5mm luan – a little stiff to bend, but if you prebend it – it can be coaxed into shape. The good news - no creaks, cracks , or pops - Just one smooth sheet wrapped around the lower curve. The upper portion will be easier since it's one curve. The screws are Just temporary until the adhesive is set (thanks Tom ==>aggie79 for another great tip). I added the washers to spread out the clamping force of the screws. What you do not see are the 18 gauge 1 inch long staples placed along the edges and the spars. I insulated with one inch foam insulation. Once the top portion is skinned, and screws removed, I'll do a flush cut to trim off the excess.

Looking good!!
Rod

[starleen2]

Getting ready to do the top section. I got the insulation installed and gaps sealed and edges sealed with foil tape.

A little water helps to make the bend

Here's a close up of the scews and washers - it helps to spreads out the clamping force of the screw. After the bend is set - these will be removed.

While the adhesive was drying, I did a little on the interior –
We got the privacy curtain installed,. As you can see it’s a standy for Mrs. Starleen!




Tied up and out of the way when not needed

(if you like the design – ask Planovet where he got it – If was gifted to me on my birthday – Thanks again Mark and Cindi, told ya’ you would see it again!)
Finally flush cut the edges, all the screws removed, washers removed, counter sunk holes, screw re-installed , filled, sanded flush

To round out the day – I installed the taillight bezels

[Rlowell]

SWEET!!!!!
Looking great.
Rod

[S. Heisley]

Wow! ...Doing good! The privacy curtain is cute.

[Miriam C.]

Wow! I wish I had used washers. Seems to keep the screws from digging in! Is you curtain rod spring loaded or something else?

Looking really great!

[starleen2]

Miriam C., S. Heisley, Rlowell - thanks for the kind comments

Miriam C - the rod is a clothes hanger rod secured by two cups on the wall. It is made of metal and very strong. I have used the compression types before - But their limit is 6 feet - the inside dimension is 6 feet two inches

[2bits]

Yeah, you're almost there! You're on fire! (Pardon the pun haha)

[WarPony]

Lookin' good, preacher man!! Will it be done for the Crossroads gathering?

Jeff

[starleen2]

Lookin' good, preacher man!! Will it be done for the Crossroads gathering?

Jeff

Should be done by then. I'm hoping that it will be ready for Beaver's Bend gathering. I did get the door installed and finished. I lack one panel to finish off the roof. Fiberglass tape and epoxy are on the way from RAKA. Once the camper is encapsulated, then it's time for paint. I originally decided on two tone white on green - however I think I'm going all Coleman green - offset only with the graphics. I have a temporary set back - I had a knot removed from my left leg - so I can't do anything strenuous until the stitches are removed

[planovet]

Tied up and out of the way when not needed


(if you like the design – ask Planovet where he got it – If was gifted to me on my birthday – Thanks again Mark and Cindi, told ya’ you would see it again!)

Looks great!

[Rlowell]

Lookin' good, preacher man!! Will it be done for the Crossroads gathering?

Jeff

Should be done by then. I'm hoping that it will be ready for Beaver's Bend gathering. I did get the door installed and finished. I lack one panel to finish off the roof. Fiberglass tape and epoxy are on the way from RAKA. Once the camper is encapsulated, then it's time for paint. I originally decided on two tone white on green - however I think I'm going all Coleman green - offset only with the graphics. I have a temporary set back - I had a knot removed from my left leg - so I can't do anything strenuous until the stitches are removed

Praying that you feel better soon.
Rod

[starleen2]

The leg is better this weekend - and it was gorgeous weekend to do some work on the camper - Couldn't bend down to to do any trailer wiring. So I spent most of the day doing filler work - Filling in screw holes, sanding down filler , getting it prepared for the epoxy - but now the weather has to warm up some more and I can open up the garage. I need plenty of ventilation lest the neighbors think I'm running a meth lab