This wagon began with a new 10ft.
How to build a gypsy wagon roof.
It is a dutch door with a functional casement window and a wash pan holder.
It is oak and pine.
The traditional curved roof which gives each gypsy wagon its distinct look can be ordered as a pre cut kit from the company.
The door is modeled after some sheep wagon styles from the western u s.
The roof also mimics the historic vardo with a 12 ounce canvas cloth covering encapsulated with waterproof glue and pro industrial paint by sherwin williams.
Flatbed utility trailer costing about 1000 us.
To learn more about the history of the gypsy wagon enjoy the videos provided below.
Gypsy wagon building step 1.
The table is modeled after those in old british wagons.
Building a gypsy wagon step 1.
After about fifty sketches and lots of graph paper renderings i decided i needed to visualize this.
Here is a slide show showing the construction of one of my latest projects a modern gypsy wagon or vardo.
I found a sturdy little cargo trailer with a heavy duty frame and tongue.
In terms of planning the basic design sketch from paleotool s vardo was what we started with.
A gypsy history video.
Afterward we ll get right back to the vardo plans.
The window was made as a separate unit and then attached whole to the wagon body.