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  • #637
    Bob D.
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    Yeah, I think before I get the bottom built that I will put a layer of glass over the entire door from the inside to stiffen it up.

     

    Right now I’m working on galley flat fitment issues.  Holy crap this thing just doesn’t want to go in.  I’ve managed to chip a 1″ x 1″ chunk of the outer layer of plywood back, but it’s clean and being glued up now.  This will never show.  The problem is this was on the first try and I couldn’t get the flat anywhere near close to being installed.   More muscle, sanding, and swearing will be applied tomorrow.

    #643
    Bob D.
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    With the help of my wife, we were able to get the galley flat in without any trouble.  It just kind of went in.  I even had the stiffeners epoxied in place.  The gap at the sides is bigger than I realized it would be.  About 1/4″  back toward the hatch opening.    Any thoughts on this guys, before I start filling it in with epoxy and wood flour?  The camper shell is in the wooden mould and looks right.

     

    #645
    SOMDTD
    Participant

    Make the batch of wood flour epoxy fillet extra EXTRA thick., maybe two different batches.  You do NOT want the fillet material to run down through the gap — ask me how I know! 🙂

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