10' Standie Foamie ... on hold

Canvas covered foamies (Thrifty Alternatives...)

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Postby Mauleskinner » Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:20 pm

mikeschn wrote:
Aligator944 wrote:Mike,

How are you planning to finish the inside of the roof?


I plan on doing the inside with canvas and paint too. I don't think we are going to do anything with the kerfs on the inside. They will show through the canvas a little bit, but it shouldn't be too bad.

I think I will cut the canvas into 2 1/2 foot wide pieces and just cover one section and two spars at a time.

Mike...

Just a thought, Mike...would it be more time-effective to tack a full-length canvas piece up to the ceiling with a batten at each spar that's narrow enough so that the majority of the spar is accessible for gluing (say, 1/4" wide batten on 3/4" wide spar?), and then once that's dried, remove the battens and coat that area?

Might also deal a little better with any shrinkage that way?

Enjoying the build...:thumbsup:

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it all makes sense now

Postby millstone » Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:24 pm

The 2 inch cut was where the roof meets the floor. And to ensure the continuity of the curve the sides extend below the floor.

I feel pretty stupid now. Nice looking build.

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Postby wagondude » Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:02 am

Any more progress?

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Postby mikeschn » Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:38 pm

The plan is to get out this weekend... but otherwise, no, not yet.

And tomorrow morning is shot, we gotta go out on a service call.

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Postby Miriam C. » Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:45 am

:thinking: :worship: Are we there yet! I will have a garage in Feb. :worship: :twisted:
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Postby GPW » Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:51 pm

A Garage is such a Great thing to have !!!! :thumbsup: 8) :D
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Postby Wolffarmer » Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:47 pm

Miriam

Nice to hear that things are getting done there. But those big trees take to long to grow.

Are you thinking of a foamie in your future?

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Postby GPW » Sun Oct 23, 2011 5:48 pm

Whatever happened to this Foamie build ... :o Sure would like to see this one done ... Great Expectations for this one !!! :thumbsup:
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Postby mikeschn » Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:08 pm

I've had to set up my storage tent, and put the foamie in there for the winter. It's gotten so cold up here... :cry:

I'm at the point where I need to sand the vinyl spackling... and I've just not been in the mood for sanding... reminds me too much of drywall.

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Postby GPW » Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:44 pm

Sad!!! :cry: But you’re more than welcome to bring it down here and work on it .... it’s 80F here right now ... 8)
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Postby mikeschn » Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:11 pm

Can I drop it off, and you sand it? ;)

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Postby eaglesdare » Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:13 pm

:lol:
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Postby GPW » Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:39 am

Sand !!! :o Can’t do that , it’s just too darn HOT !!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Just kidding , but Mike, if you actually Needed to do that , I’d be Glad to assist .... :thumbsup:
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Postby tinksdad » Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:01 am

mikeschn wrote:Can I drop it off, and you sand it? ;)

Mike...


On your way to GPW's, you almost have to go through my neighborhood on the way down. Stop by and we'll caravan together. It will give me an opportunity to see how a big foamie tows. Has nothing to do with having another reason to go to NOLA to see the twins (and my daughter).
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Postby eaglesdare » Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:36 am

well heck stop by my way and i'll join ya's. ;)
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