SkipperSue's Build is Finished!!!!!!

[grizz]

Thanks a lot.

Showed Mr Buzz to Nicola earlier, she loves him.

She also "banned" me from getting any hi-tech other than simple radio or music.

Anyway, I will still try get something clever sorted, as she usually agrees with what I do... even if just to fool me into a false sense of security.

[aggie79]

Very nice!

Great (and quick) build. You've crafted a wonderful teardrop!

[Miriam C.]

You did a beautiful job Skipper! Be sure to keep us up on how the paint holds up.......

[SkipperSue]

Here is a pic of the paint I used. I used the little foam rollers to apply it. It smelt just awful going on!

[SkipperSue]

I added the bumper at last. I used the same hard oak that I got from that hand rail renovation at work. I coated it with 5 layers of Minnwax spar urethane, sanding between coats. I used stainless steel carrage bolts to attach it to the trailer frame.

[SkipperSue]

I thought about using gas shocks for the hatch supports but decided to use what I had on hand. Again I used more of the hard oak I had around. I used little brass hinges to attach them to the galley walls.



I use 1/4" hitch pins to secure the props to the hatch.



A full view.



The supports fold down and overlap one another when not in use. Thus I mounted one hinge about 3/4" higher on one side.



It's not as convenient as gas shocks but it's not hard to use at all and the oak wood matches everything. Works for me!

[Classic Finn]

Very Nice work SkipperSue

[parnold]

I like the props! I am a big fan of keeping things simple. Nice looking, and serves the purpose well!