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#96038 - 06/08/08 03:22 PM Re: Excellent Work [Re: frenchie]
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you could use a free file sharing site maybe? Like http://www.4shared.com/

note: I have never used the aforementioned site, it is just an example.

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#96039 - 06/10/08 08:10 AM Re: New tarptent! [Re: frenchie]
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Here is my first delivery:

interieurenglish.skp (upload by Uplofile)

Measurements and some patterns and tips will follow.

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#96040 - 09/14/08 04:40 PM Re: New tarptent! [Re: frenchie]
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Hey, I just stumbled on to this thread. Way to go Frenchie, that is one spectacular tent!

I downloaded the sketchup model...thanks for that. Do you have any more info to share? Specifically I've got two questions: did you say that you made the walls from one continuous panel of fabric, or is it a few triangles sewn together? and how did you secure the door closed?

Really excellent job! Sorry to resurrect an old thread.

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#96041 - 09/15/08 11:06 AM Re: New tarptent! [Re: Niles]
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Yes, sides and back panels in one piece. Fabric was 62 in. wide, the right mesurement for my plans. But separate panels structure is no problem.
The inner mesh door has a L-shaped 2 ways zip, and is secured by 2 short pieces of soft webbing (knot),for the vestibule doors a one way zip that stops about half way down, several strips of velcro for the bottom part, and a velcro loop to keep it rolled open. The vestibule can be completely opened.

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