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Post by onethatwas on Jan 19, 2014 3:57:38 GMT
So here's a vardo (Gypsy Wagon) I've made as a roof of concept, as I'm making some as a gift for a friend who likes Ravenloft. I think this one is sufficient in size, but he wanted something bigger. Not by much luckily, but it'll be taller than most carriages in the end. For essentially a medieval mobile home, thats not too bad though. This image doesn't have the wheels attached, but I set it up so he could see when I showed him the concept. Again, this is just proof of concept, not a final project. In the end I'll keep this one for myself for a traveling wizard's personal vardo. Think opening act of the wizard of oz, when she meets the traveling magician... Anyway, picture: Any input or thoughts would be appreciated. Oh, and currently I have to figure out how to make the top removable. For bigger vardoes would need to open up for internal veiwing.
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Post by dmj on Jan 19, 2014 4:02:18 GMT
Looks good what are you using as the skeltal structure
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Post by darkslayer on Jan 19, 2014 4:05:11 GMT
Now I wish I would have picked some of those round wooden pieces up from my craft store!
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Post by valas on Jan 19, 2014 4:14:53 GMT
Looks fantastic.
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Post by onethatwas on Jan 19, 2014 4:53:35 GMT
Looks good what are you using as the skeltal structure Actually, aside from *MAYBE* adding a canvas on the top (paper towel or thin cloth), that model just needs some paint. It was surprisingly easy to do, and mostly authentic (Google "Gypsy Wagon" and look at images. Even the modern renditions of a vardo are based on a historic model...I beleive its called the Open-lot model, but I didn't delve too deep, so I may have the model types confused). I tend to do alot of concept research on projects...tends to give me unusual knowledge on things that are interesting, but don't have context outside of D&D.
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Post by wardenhammer on Jan 19, 2014 5:01:53 GMT
That looks pretty good.
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Post by monkeywithtacos on Jan 19, 2014 6:47:43 GMT
Very well done!....
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Post by Sleepy Hollow Mike on Jan 19, 2014 7:26:29 GMT
Looks real good I love the term" proof of concept!" I usually say "throw something together and see what works!" LOL Proof of Concept sounds much better!
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Post by onethatwas on Jan 19, 2014 8:31:09 GMT
Pretty much ready to paint. The stair up is removable and can be stowed in the vardo...not too happy with it, since its a bit fragile. But the rest is to my satisfaction. The stuff in the background is just stuff Iwas working on at the same time. The balancing cage is another proof of concept thing...
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Post by slurpy on Jan 19, 2014 15:10:20 GMT
I would not anchor the top at all, and just position the wheels to help hold it in place (as they are already kind of doing).
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Post by pedrodevaca on Jan 19, 2014 15:15:15 GMT
One, that looks absolutely fantastic!
It looks like you have the ability to make it modular with a couple of strong magnets between the horizontal supports along each side of the wagon. Final touch: Canvas it with PVA soaked tissue?
I may have to build some of these when my PCs get to the Caravan travel part of Jade Regent. I bought Paizo's caravan map pack to suffice for caravan battles, but once you start throwing down 2.5D and 3D custom game pieces, published battle maps just seem so pedestrian.
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Post by onethatwas on Jan 19, 2014 17:43:27 GMT
When I craft more of these, (probably another 5) I'm going to use toothpicks to anchor the top of the vardo to the base. As I didn't take that into consideration for this project, it will have to remain stuck on.
I'm still considering canvas, as it could be done with or without it. Some vardos used canvas over the wooden shell, others didn't...I guess it depends on the preference of the gypsy. For practical uses, I would use canvas, because it could be unhitched from one end of the vardo and stretched over to poles anchored in the ground, creating outside shade and sleeping shelter (not all gypsies slept inside a vardo.any slept outside, while young, elderly, and important persons slept inside).
But again, preference of the gypsy family I suppose. Since three of these are being made for a friend, those are going uncanvased, since he didn't like the canvas idea.
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Post by darkslayer on Jan 22, 2014 3:05:15 GMT
Love the wagon, and cant wait to see it done. im also intrigued by the tower in the right hand side of the pic, looks like a fun project!
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Post by bloodchoke on Jan 22, 2014 6:18:21 GMT
Nice job! The irregular bookshelf in the background looks really cool also.
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Post by skunkape on Jan 24, 2014 21:48:01 GMT
Great job on the wagon! Can't wait to see it painted!
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Post by monkeywithtacos on Feb 1, 2014 9:52:07 GMT
Any progress on this, One??
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Post by DMNate on Feb 1, 2014 10:12:21 GMT
Definitely adding this to my "to do" list. Fantastic. You should paint it up and post some more pictures. We all want to see more!
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Post by onethatwas on Feb 1, 2014 10:15:30 GMT
I'm actually in a crafting stasis mode, where I have some projects waiting, but haven't moved forward on them. For this one, painting the vardo proof of concept is the major thing to do, then move on with crafting more. The painting isn't a major deal, but I like to do painting in mass quantity, so I've held off for other projects to be at the same stage, so I can turn out it all in one fell swoop.
That and I'm kinda brain storming my next move for making the final project modular. That process can take awhile...My brainstorming/creative process method basically involves waiting for a sudden "Aha!" Moment to come to me after my subconcious mind puzzles the problem for a few weeks.
Oh, and I'm also working on a Baba Yaga hut, complete with chicken legs. So thats kinda stalling my other stuff...my brainstorm mofe can seem chaotic, but it works for me.
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Post by DMNate on Feb 1, 2014 10:26:29 GMT
Well, as you know, I'm a big fan of modular. Perhaps it can be in 3 pieces. 1. Wheels (I can think of many things that could go atop wheels) Perhaps these can even just be a sets of wheels on an axial that can go into a slot beneath different things. 2. Wagon bases (Without the canopy) They could be constructed in a similar fashion to the shelves, but with a little slot for the wheel axial to fit in. 3. Of course, canopies. Just some ideas. I think I'ma start making some of these. If you have any AHA moments, please be sure to share.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 12:38:21 GMT
Very nice work, looking forward to seeing the finished, painted piece.
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