We basically decided we had tapped out the potential of the foam - it was a great base, but now we need something that we can build up as well as cut down. So for our next phase of build-up, we're going with a quick set spackle.
The World of A Richardson, Chris.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Roadster Top Phase II
We basically decided we had tapped out the potential of the foam - it was a great base, but now we need something that we can build up as well as cut down. So for our next phase of build-up, we're going with a quick set spackle.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Screen Room Phase I
Roadster Top Phase I
More to come...
Monday, March 14, 2011
Current Projects
I was planning to post about my current projects with lots of before/after/during photos, but I'm stuck at the car dealership with some work being done on the ol' truck so I have a good opportunity to write about it now.
First there is the hard top for the cobra. It's coming along, slowly but surely. The idea is to start with a mold of styrofoam and to build up from there using bondo and fiberglass until a final mold plug is ready. I'm still in the foam stages but it's coming along. Started out with one 2" layer of foam and carved that down to shape. We ran out of material though, so I had to build it back up with another layer of foam. That is where we are now.
Next project up is the screen room. We got a greenlight from the homeowners assoc so I spent a few minutes this weekend demolishing the old deck. Well, not the whole thing, but the handrails and anything that isn't going to be part of the new room. I also cut down a tree that I wanted down before the deck went up. I had to use an axe, but was able to get it to fall right where I wanted. Had to dig up a few bushes and plants as well.
The last project is the yard. I borrowed some spike shoes from Tony and thatched and mowed the yard with them on. They rubbed a horrible blister on my heel, but I got good coverage on the yard! Then I planted some grass. It's a bit early for planting grass, but I want to lay down weed & feed as early as possible so I can kill the weeds before they choke out all the grass. Thinking about planting a cherry tree in the near future.
So it was a pretty busy weekend and I'm pretty worn out!
First there is the hard top for the cobra. It's coming along, slowly but surely. The idea is to start with a mold of styrofoam and to build up from there using bondo and fiberglass until a final mold plug is ready. I'm still in the foam stages but it's coming along. Started out with one 2" layer of foam and carved that down to shape. We ran out of material though, so I had to build it back up with another layer of foam. That is where we are now.
Next project up is the screen room. We got a greenlight from the homeowners assoc so I spent a few minutes this weekend demolishing the old deck. Well, not the whole thing, but the handrails and anything that isn't going to be part of the new room. I also cut down a tree that I wanted down before the deck went up. I had to use an axe, but was able to get it to fall right where I wanted. Had to dig up a few bushes and plants as well.
The last project is the yard. I borrowed some spike shoes from Tony and thatched and mowed the yard with them on. They rubbed a horrible blister on my heel, but I got good coverage on the yard! Then I planted some grass. It's a bit early for planting grass, but I want to lay down weed & feed as early as possible so I can kill the weeds before they choke out all the grass. Thinking about planting a cherry tree in the near future.
So it was a pretty busy weekend and I'm pretty worn out!
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