Bluebonnet Tear Progress

[davel]

Started out today to get the bulkhead started in the back and got a little more done.

Bulkhead fit well. Really stiffens the trailer.

Started getting the spars screwed and glued, it's starting to look like a tear now.

The better half came home and had to check it out for size.

Couldn't resist, I had to see what the outside was going to look like with the masonite wrapped around, of course when I do it for real it will go all the way from one side to the other.

[Boodro]

Hey Davel , lookin good! It makes a difference when it start lookin like a Tear Huh? What are ya gonna skin it with ? I see you used the same panelling on the inside as I did. What size is it?

[Steve Frederick]

Looks great Davel! It gets exciting once you start closin' her up!!

[davel]

Boodro,

I'm planning on epoxy paint. It will be white with bluebonnet murals on the side. It's turning out to be 4' X about 9' 5".

[TomS]

That's some beautiful work. I like how you set the spars inside the notched frame.

[davel]

Thanks, Tom. Notching the spars allowed me to follow one of my woodworking rules. You never do a project without buying a new tool. Although I have several routers I used this as an excuse to but a little trim router, these little tools are marvelous.
http://www.tearsoftexas.com/IM000692.JPG

[steve wolverton]

...my woodworking rules. You never do a project without buying a new tool.

I wish I could afford those woodworking rules. Your project is really coming along nicely.

Steve