Very Nearly Complete
A few panels missing in the corners.
"Jin" Pole Raising Conic
Young Jasper and Builder "Toothie"
Wings Down Low
The panels were assembled near the ground where it was easy to work on them. When all panels were completely attached and all bolts tightened, the raising could continue.
Tightening with Rachet
More Tightening
32 foot freespan
With a minor support the 32 foot span held off the ground during the assembly.
Tightening
"Jin" Pole
I acquired this Jin pole in the early 70's. It has hauled up dozens of Conic Shelters... Many of which remain up and utilized and lived-in to this day.
Before Blossoming
Kirk and Devine Opening
Rear of Three Pillar Supports
Elongated during erection, the generator poles provide an anchor point for guiding the base of the other generators into place.
Levitation
The sissor bi-pole (not a tripod) hauls up the generator for positioning on the stainless bracket. A delicate manuver that works everytime.
Nearing Complete Blossoming
Learned some thing in this new erection process. Would do it differently next time.But the concept of attaching the panels while you are errecting the conic is solid. All the geometry clicked-in and the Conic soon achieved perfect symmetry and accompanying strength.
Rear Pillar
Another view of the rear ;illar set-up.
One Wing in Position
Final "Outer" Row is Attached
From what I learned from this experimental erection process, the outer row of plywood could also be attached during the erection. More details will emerge on the refined technique.
Equipose Reached
Skylight Opening
South Pillar
Pillar Attachment Detail
Pillar Attachment Detail
Pillar Attachment Detail
Pillar Attachment Detail
Pillar Attachment Detail
Pillar Attachment Detail
Pillar Attachment Detail
Three Panels Left
Nearly completed outer row is short three 4' x 4' panels. Pillars and geometry are in place.
Detail
Long Shot