Thanks Mariam. If only this window had square corners all would be easy. I have tried a couple times to cut a curved corner but it failed miserably. My pattern maker neighbor has been laid up but when he gets over his cold I'm hoping he will come and give me a hand. Meanwhile I plugged away at finishing the hatch today. Following are some pictures of my progress.
I began by fastening a 3/4 inch strip of auminum below the hinges.
Rubber roofing strip is placed over the hinges and attached with a aluminum strip.
Another alluminum strip is attached over the rubber below the hinge. The screws go through bothe the upper and lower aluminum strips.
Rubber is trimed and silicone applied along the edges.
Finally a D handle is attached to help opening the hatch.
Finally I really need to find a solution for my hatch supports.
I can almost say "mission accomplished." Still have to finish those pesky details of the hatch supports and window trim. I'm finally ready to install the running gear, axle, wheels and tongue. I'm going to take a few days off to let my brain cool off. I'll report when she is finished, if ones TD is ever finished.
Mike