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Got a lot accomplished today and Hatch 2.0 is so much better. It doesn't twist and lines up perfect. Just need to skin the outside and install the latch and gas struts. I did finish up the galley and I only have to make the cabinet doors. Still waiting on a router bit to come in the mail. I am...

I finally got back to the build yesterday and had a major setback. One of those that after it hits you, you just stand there staring off into space for 10 minutes realizing your 10+ hours of build time on that particular part is wasted and you have to start over. After the initial shock, anger...

Putting the skin on one side of the hatch took way longer than expected. Because of the width of my trailer at 66" I will have a seam when I put the aluminum on the roof and the hatch. Poor planning on my part as I haven't been able to find aluminum sheets over 49" wide. I am considering...

Got some more done today as my last day off before returning to reality and my day job. It was a good stopping point as I ordered my sink and faucet for the counter top and need to do some research on wiring and electrical. I ordered my flex plywood and tomorrow will hopefully find a local...

This is my progress to date. The hatch is just held on with clips right now as the hinge is on order. This took me an entire day to build as I had to rebuild part of it after buying the wrong baltic birch to skin it with. I got 5mm instead of 3mm. The local place didn't have 3mm and I figured...

So here is my inspiration and the platform I really wanted to emulate. I love the rugged looks of the TerraDrop by Oregon Trailers. So after spending 5 months researching and reviewing this board and all the great build threads and countless hours on youtube where there are some great step...

After finding my M116A1 platform back in May and just sitting for 6 months, I decided to use the holiday season and slow period at work to start on my trailer build. Anyone that wants to join me on this journey and is looking at the military platform as a potential starting point, I welcome to...