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Old 04-29-2019, 02:25 PM   #1
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I'm in the early process of my build.Click image for larger version Name: 20190414_092208.jpeg Views: 330 Size: 66.9 KB ID: 244049Click image for larger version Name: 20190411_160532.jpeg Views: 339 Size: 54.1 KB ID: 244051
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I'm in the early process of my build.
That's impressive!

Do keep us posted on your 'build' progress.

What sort of unit is your end goal?

And thanks for posting the pics too!
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That's impressive!



Do keep us posted on your 'build' progress.



What sort of unit is your end goal?



And thanks for posting the pics too!

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Click image for larger version Name: IMG_0832.jpg Views: 257 Size: 180.6 KB ID: 244074it will be somewhat different in style in front not as contoured.
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^^^ Nice.
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This is what I got done this time. Painted the underneath, one coat of primer and two coats of paint!
And flipped it back over.
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This is what I got done this time. Painted the underneath, one coat of primer and two coats of paint!
And flipped it back over.
Nice thick walls there.
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Very cool. I’ve built eight boats using similar methods so it’ll be interesting to follow along.
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Click image for larger version Name: 20190527_185340.jpg Views: 195 Size: 155.9 KB ID: 247599Click image for larger version Name: 20190527_185409.jpg Views: 203 Size: 126.4 KB ID: 247600 Lots of Work but it’s coming around
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What are you going to do for a back door?
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I made a door out of the Nidacore and installed it in a PVC jamb.
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