Fancy more space in your polish tipi?

[TREETOP]

I've been thinking of doing this for a while and finally got round to doing it. Take a look at the link http://www.bushcraftliving.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8687

here's the pic of steroid tipi you can see the original tipi is a bit darker in colour.

 

[DavidJT]

That looks great.

 

[graiman]

looks good, nice work
where did you get that canvas you used for it?

 

[TREETOP]

looks good, nice work
where did you get that canvas you used for it?

Cheers i got my canvas here you will need about 12 metres if you make to the same size as mine http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10mts-36-COTT...Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM?hash=item20b07adb41

 

[Shewie]

Nicely done fella

 

[Nat]

ABoout time that was done fella looks the dogs

 

[Bravo4]

Very nice! Maybe a cold weather liner next? Are those wooden toggles on the door and did you add them as well? I'm a one-forum kind of guy; more pictures here please.

 

[TREETOP]

Very nice! Maybe a cold weather liner next? Are those wooden toggles on the door and did you add them as well? I'm a one-forum kind of guy; more pictures here please.

Cheers, No i think once the stoves lit it will keep me nice and warm at night.
Yeah i did add the wooden toggles to the door opening as the buttons that are on the original opening are very fiddly to use and didn't fancy a zip or velco so wooden toggles were used instead.

 

[MartinK9]

Nice Mod.

 

[addo]

Proper job treetop, be great with the stove too, and you've saved yourself a tidy sum.

 

[sasquatch]

Nice mod there mate! People were throwing this idea around for some time, it's great to see pics of a finished product, nice one!

 

[hermitical]

Wow! Wish I was that practical!

 

[TREETOP]

Think i'm going to start a circus now i've got my big top

 

[Tony]

what did you use to extend the pole hight?

 

[Toddy]

Very trim, and a good improvement

How awkward did you find sewing the canvas ? and now you've heightened and widened the footprint are you tempted to make a wall lining like the original tipis have ?

cheers,
Toddy

 

[TREETOP]

Very trim, and a good improvement

How awkward did you find sewing the canvas ? and now you've heightened and widened the footprint are you tempted to make a wall lining like the original tipis have ?

cheers,
Toddy

Well used a fairly light weight sewing machine with 100 grade needle in it and renewed the needle about 4 times doing the mod. The machine seemed a little strained at times where the fabric was thick at the corners, but if you take it easy and make sure you use a good strong tread you should be ok. Don't think i'll be making a liner as i need to keep weight and pack size down as much as possible

 

[Bravo4]

I really like the design of these little tents and I have to say again that your mod is fantastic. Thanks for posting up a pic. I guess a liner won't be needed but I'm eyeing a section of lightweight, white nylon parachute that would work well without too much effort. I have a cone-shaped, cheap-o mozzie net for the interior when needed, hope to make a liner before winter and now, an extension skirt like yours.
I can imagine a sili-nylon version of this poncho-shelter half and I'll take 2 dozen to start.

BTW, I got my Polish Army Tent from these guys here,
http://www.essexsurplus.com/campingtents.htm
No ties to Essex Surplus (see my location). Outstanding service and from what I could find, the only retailer that has them in stock. I don't care to pay for overseas shipping but the tent got here in 3 days!

 

[TREETOP]

what did you use to extend the pole hight?

Hi Tony, I've used a system like the old 2"x1" wooden clothes line pole but instead of two bits i'm going to use 3 bits so the lenth when closed is shorter i'll post you some pics when i've sorted them properly.

 

[TeeDee]

Whats the interior measurements now ? Side to Side and floor to Apex, any chance of a phot with someone in it for scale?

And are you doing commissions?

Great Stuff.


EDIT;- Sorry , just reading 'other' thread now.

 

[TREETOP]

Whats the interior measurements now ? Side to Side and floor to Apex, any chance of a phot with someone in it for scale?

And are you doing commissions?

Great Stuff.

Hi, Measurements are wider than i thought i other thread but the height is a little bit lower. The height is 197cm (77.5") and the width at widest point is 350cm (138"). I'm doing a few finishing touches to it like making a hole for stove flu that has a flap to cover it when not in use. Then i'll set it up again to take a few more pics, yes i'll include somebody in the pic for scale.