Barn Raising

After finalizing some minor details today, we placed the starboard wall, fitted it (where the reflex meets the rear of the trailer) and clamped it into place.

Next, we stood the galley partition in place to observe the fit between the partition, the wall and the platform.

We removed the partition, fit and stood the port side, clamping it into place.

Again, we placed the partition to observe fit.

There are some minor adjustments to be made to the partition where it meets the deck.  After that, we will begin to fit the interior ribs.  All the fitting must be accomplished before we begin final assembly.  In short, the main yoke spans side-to-side in front of the partition and goes all the way through the walls, bolting into some vertical components of the walls.  As it also tucks under the inside ribs that are mounted to the walls, the walls have to be tilted out to insert the yoke.  With the yoke in place, we cannot properly fit the inner ribs - for that we have a jig that will be positioned instead of the yoke and permit proper fitting.  Once the ribs are fit, the yoke will be installed, then the ribs and the partition.

It was a very good day today.  Here is a view from outside the tent that gives a sense of the true, 3-D form.  (Note that most of the insulation was removed for convenience and to protect it.)