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Re: The Astroliner

Postby tac422 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:13 pm

What if you wore stilts, like those drywall or sheetrockers use ?
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby SCwood » Wed Jul 26, 2017 3:53 pm

What about building a rolling scaffold? Have a few friends push it while you paint.

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Re: The Astroliner

Postby Atomic77 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:01 pm

tac422 wrote:What if you wore stilts, like those drywall or sheetrockers use ?


Oh Man! As fun as that sounds, the issue isn't the height so much as it is the width of the camper and not being able to reach to the center.
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby Atomic77 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:03 pm

SCwood wrote:What about building a rolling scaffold? Have a few friends push it while you paint.

Sorry to hear about the sickness, but keep fighting!!


Thank you for the good word. So a scaffold on wheels... Hmmm... Interesting :thinking:
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby KCStudly » Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:35 pm

You need one of those hanging rigs like the mechanic had in The Road Warrior Mad Max 2.

The best reference I could find doesn't really show his rig well, but you may know what I'm referring to here:
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby Atomic77 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:49 pm

KCStudly wrote:You need one of those hanging rigs like the mechanic had in The Road Warrior Mad Max 2.

The best reference I could find doesn't really show his rig well, but you may know what I'm referring to here:
I remember that well! I really do think it's the most feasible solution, but still, the logistics. My Dad was looking at the other day. He only said one word... Cherry-picker.

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Re: The Astroliner

Postby pchast » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:32 pm

Hey! That travel lift could double as a rolling scaffold.
Its powered and speed is controllable too.
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby KCStudly » Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:33 pm

Even a scissor lift. Many of them have a tray that extends out with the railings so that you can extend over stuff. You would have to borrow (or rent... :( ) one, and then scrutinize thoroughly for debris... probably never good enough... but if you have the space you could extend it out away from the camper and wrap the underside with plastic sheeting before driving out over the camper.

Karl and I used one on loan recently while planking the ceiling of the shop. Maybe the boat shop has one or knows someone who does that could be borrowed?
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby aggie79 » Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:50 am

A boom lift would allow you to reach out over the top. They're about the same price to rent as a scissor lift.

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Re: The Astroliner

Postby Vedette » Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:26 am

Hi Michael
I have been away from the Build Forum" for quite some time now. :(
And as yours was the only build I was following with interest, it was the first one I checked this morning when I came back.
SO much has happened!
Sandi and I are so sorry to hear of your life challenging health issues. But, glad to hear you are fighting back.
I know how hard it must be to stay focused on a Trailer project when you are fighting for your life.
My project Kermit has been on hold for a year, just because of other commitments around the farm, and the distraction of another interest....CycleKarts.
Poor excuse in comparison to your situation. :thinking:
Although it is easier for me to shelve my project as we still have Miss Piggy and are using her more than ever! :thumbsup:
Guess that is another reason Kermit sees little progress, we are just never home???? :roll:
Get well my friend, and keep up the Great work on an Amazing build.
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby Atomic77 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:18 am

Thanks guys for the good ideas! It seems at this point the scissor lift is the most plausible solution. And thank you Brian for the good words. I appreciate that.

As far as the Astroliner goes, I've been able to go down and work a few days this past week. My brother and I were able to get the final wall pieces cut and dry fit for the bathroom. Then I was able to get them sprayed with moisture proof lacquer. What used to take me four hours now takes me four days, but hey, at least I can do it.

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Next we installed foam in the dead space between the walls. This is more than just a fart dampener, the main reason is to stiffen the walls since there are no studs inside. So hey! Do I qualify as a foamie? Nevermind.

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We glued the foam panels to the wall and then glued the interior wall to the foam panel. It really is amazing how it stiffened everything up. Next we started installing the wall panels, gluing and pin nailing them to the pre-installed cleats. As you can see this bathroom has a strong Eames influence! (Mid-Century Designer and Architect.) Also, I wanted the trim to match the existing trim that we had used on the ceiling. So I ripped some quarter round in half and painted it to match.

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Before the walls were glued in and closed up for the final time, we made sure all of the proper wiring was in place. Part of that wiring was for my art piece that Carrie and I designed. Here it is installed on the wall.

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And here it is lit up with 60 Amber LEDs.

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This weekend if all goes well I will be working on the countertop for the bathroom. I've got something kind of cool in mind for that. My brother's neighbor came over to check out our work. He just laughed and said, "It's not a camper anymore. It's a show piece!" LOL! Well, be as it may, the day is coming and I'm going camping!

Until next time...


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Re: The Astroliner

Postby friz » Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:25 pm

I hope we cross paths someday. I would love to see this in person. Awesome!

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Re: The Astroliner

Postby Atomic77 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:41 pm

friz wrote:I hope we cross paths someday. I would love to see this in person. Awesome!

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I hope the same. Because of your Teardrop, I researched the company and watched all their videos! Pretty impressive!
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby KCStudly » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:21 pm

Fabulous work! Doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you enjoy doing it. :thumbsup:
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Re: The Astroliner

Postby Atomic77 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:30 pm

KCStudly wrote:Fabulous work! Doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you enjoy doing it. :thumbsup:


It's still fun! The more we accomplish, the more excited I get about it.
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