TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:41 am

Decided to cover all the walls with textile material which I find gives a rich, textured finish. Went with deep colors for a soothing, "feel" inside. Blues will do that.
Used this glue which is latex based and working fine so far. Apply liberally and allow 2+ hrs to set. Lay up fabric over. Worked great with heavier drape fabric but will bleed through with lighter fabrics I found. Couple spots have to redo. All part of the learning process. :thumbsup:
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:49 am

Dining area with spot lighting.
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:51 am

Entertainment and reading/computer area.
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:55 am

Lounge and recovery. Convert the rear seating area into bed mode.
Fold the recliners down, drop down the Murphy bed and :thumbsup:
Watching TV in bed is the ultimate evening relax mode.
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:02 am

On the road :thumbsup:
There was a 10ft overhead that I luckily just fit under.
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:19 am

Enjoy the pics. Sharing my experience for others to view and learn from like those before me have done.
Thank you all for your project builds and sharing them for us all. :thumbsup: :applause:
Any questions or comments, don't hesitate to ask.
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby ghcoe » Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:10 am

Looks nice and homey. Good to see what came about that started with a conversation on a phone. :thumbsup:

So this is the first truck box foamie build that I know of. Glad that it appears to be a success. Thanks for putting this through the test. George
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby GPW » Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:42 am

Now Everybody will want one … :thumbsup:
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:44 pm

Thx guys for the kind words. You're great ambassadors.
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Currently continuing usage testing trials in high humidity and wind scenarios.
Will the canvas, glue, paint and wood, cower in deteriorative, expansive fear? :oops:
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby John61CT » Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:24 pm

Nope but keep an eye out for faster corrosion of metals from "salt fog"
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Thu Jan 16, 2020 2:51 pm

So it became necessary to have an arts and crafts day.
Pull out the scissors, cloth, glue and get creative with some patchwork art. :twisted:

Design doesn't always meet practicality. In this case, it did 99% of the time. The gap between trailer and rig during turns was fine. Had two inches to spare. Tight tolerances and narrow gaps are a sign of design excellence and quality, right? :D

Except for the 1% when turning on too deep/steep ditch/entrance incline which narrowed the gap to BANG! :oops: contact. Rub strip knocked off and impact dent on the Styrofoam. But it was painless and I didn't feel a thing. :lol:
Managed to get a twin dent on the other back corner as well. Two for one deal. :shock:

Luckily it was just a two inches deep dent on four inch thick Styrofoam where the trailer top front roof hit the backside rig corner. Gave it a spanking. :cry:

Seems to me I could go about this a couple ways.
Chop off some of the back of the rig.
Extend the trailer hitch or the trailer tongue.
Or patch and pray. :worship:
Since I've done allot of praying with my rig, decided upon more of the same. ;)

Smooth a bit, glue, paste on new patch section. More glue over the patch, dry and paint. Not pretty but will do for now.
Increased the gap by removing rub strips and reducing trailer rig overhang.
Will see how that goes.
One can see how a foamie repair can nickel and dime you. :FNP It cost me a couple dimes and nickels for the repair with leftovers that I kept just for this.
And we continue the adventure on the road...
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:12 pm

Since my rig is really just a motorized oversized beer cooler. They now make a matching cooler for it. :thumbsup:
Need more aggressive rims and tires to match.
And red stripe the cooler.
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:25 pm

Unofficial coast guard watch at the beach with sunset special.
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby ghcoe » Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:50 pm

Still working! :thumbsup:
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Re: TERRA6, Van cab and chassis 7*14, 4" Polystyrene

Postby Projector » Fri Feb 21, 2020 7:23 pm

Still in one piece, warm, toasty and dry.
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