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Re: The DreamLiner

Postby GPW » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:22 am

This was my early on “take” on a streamlined trailer ... crumbs for thought :thinking: 6856 Could be further improved with streamlining the undercarriage and the addition of some “wheel pants” ...
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Re: The DreamLiner

Postby atahoekid » Sun Apr 15, 2012 12:42 am

GPW wrote:This was my early on “take” on a streamlined trailer ... crumbs for thought :thinking: 6856 Could be further improved with streamlining the undercarriage and the addition of some “wheel pants” ...


In another thread you've said it's time for a new build... I think this should be your next build. I love the shape and although it does break some aero principles (the nose) I think the rest of it could work well. Some advanced sidewall techniques also come into play but that's part of the fun.

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Re: The DreamLiner

Postby GPW » Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:03 am

Mel , it could be pricy to do it right .... First thing is a custom trailer ... I’ll have to start saving my Hat money ... :o
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Re: The DreamLiner

Postby atahoekid » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:33 am

Seeing as how the wife wants you to get rid of the big trailer in the back yard, I doubt she would be happy to see you spend money on a custom trailer. :lol: :shock: :lol: Could work pretty well on a conventional trailer with some mods to the design and the realization that you're compromising some of the aero effects but I do like the exercise in design.
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Re: The DreamLiner

Postby GPW » Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:26 am

Mel, this was just an old drawing when I was searching for suitable designs to make ... It could work in foam ... :thinking:
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Re: The DreamLiner

Postby atahoekid » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:48 pm

Sorry, Mojave Bob, Don't mean to hijack your thread. But GPW, that's what I am thinking. I doubt there's a suitable conventional method for building this design but foam could do it. I've been letting this design rumble around in my brain and I've even started looking around for a suitable frame. I might consider having a frame custom fabbed in aluminum for better rot resistance. Oh BTW... Don't let "She who must be obeyed" know or I could lose body parts! :o :shock: :frightened:
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Re: The DreamLiner

Postby GPW » Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:21 am

Mum’s the word !!! :o I think it would work , and look cool too ... Long and low , would make a good Sleeper/Lounger ... :thumbsup:
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