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**Hollywood** · 10-30-2011, 09:29 PM

OK, 1st , let's save on materials by almost eliminating the use of big lumber & expensive treated plywood ( we will spend that later on )
Let's try on some OSB board & light weight pine wall studs.
This is a long process but well worth it.

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**TyWebb** · 10-31-2011, 02:44 AM

Looking good so far. Like the finished product too.

**jrfan** · 10-31-2011, 05:41 AM

wathcing this one closely.

**awatsonjr** · 10-31-2011, 05:59 AM

Very nice blind

**Deathrow Jethro** · 10-31-2011, 08:58 AM

Tuned in...

**Blue Tick** · 10-31-2011, 09:24 AM

In......

**Muddy Bud** · 10-31-2011, 10:05 AM

Nice looking blind, would you happen to know an approximate weight on these blinds?

**Hollywood** · 10-31-2011, 11:58 AM

After the base frame is built, I cut 4 pieces of OSB at 72". Attach 2 horizontally to my 6'X4' frame. Fasten with deck screws. Tie in the end pieces with a couple small ring shank nails ( the fiberglass is what will tie all the corners together ) & screw the bottom to the frame.
Once all 4 sides are on, fiberglass all corner joints inside & out.

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**Hollywood** · 10-31-2011, 12:17 PM

On this particular unit, I decided to build it with a Bay style window system.
After end pieces are secured & fiberglass has dried, mark a 2' radius to arch the top on both ends. Use a good jigsaw to make this cut.
At this time it would also be a good idea to cut out the door. I make an initial verticle cut on the R/H side 48" long. I then screw a 48" piano hinge to both sides, then finish cutting the other 3 sides. The hinge & door will then be removed so fiberglass can be applied.
I will try to put the finishing touches on this post as soon as I can.

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**chief longshaft** · 10-31-2011, 12:22 PM

looks sweet

**bearkat2004** · 10-31-2011, 12:25 PM

looking good!

**Liven4TheHunt** · 10-31-2011, 12:34 PM

Like this thread, will keep watching for more

**Hollywood** · 10-31-2011, 08:02 PM

Ok, it's already on the trailer & going to replace the brother to it this weekend ( it will be moved to another spot with less visability ) so let's wrap this thing up.
2 sheets of 3/16" masonite are ready & set for the conastoga wagon looking roof. I actually lay them across an elevated 55 gal. drum so they get the preformed curve.
Take a temporary 2x2 or 2x4 & set it level with the very top of the end walls for a ridge. ( Remove this after roof is installed ) Set the 1st piece attaching the sides with screws temporarily. After it is located in the correct location, remove all but a couple screws from 1 side at a time & apply fiberglass resin to glue pieces together, reintsall screws. ( Repeat same process for the other side & next piece ( be sure to apply resin across arch where the 2 pieces overlap ( approx. 10 " )
Once the roof is in place, cut fiberglass strips to apply to all remaining seams, no seam is left w/o fiberglass & resin.
Continue to finish out the entire exterior & interior with a couple coats of resin ( don't forget to do the bottom ) including edges.
Finish with your windows , latches, hooks, etc.
Be sure to go back over all screws & holes with resin prior to paint.
Cut off protruding screws from inside wall & apply resin.
Finish with flat black interior & creative exterior.
PS: on this unit I built my own windows with 10"x14" lexan set in Oak frames that I built from old trim boards discarded from my old cabinets. Added residential screen to the outside & hinged with piano hinges.
Capped off with burber carpet, bow hanger, & a vid camera mount in right window
OK the last pics.

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