The Retro Wagon

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The Retro Wagon

Postby andreuther » Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:25 pm

Here is an updated design I did. I am waiting on they cash to begin building. This will be a standard build at 8' long x 5' wide x 4' tall. I will be using the Northern Tools trailer. My plan is to do solid 1/2 ply walls, 1''x 2'' spars, insulated floor and roof, and a 1 1/2' deep galley. I also plan on doing a bunk on the inside instead of storage, have to have room for our newborn. I'm still debating on double side doors for the galley or the typical hatch style. I'm hoping for a strong, light weight, and simple build.
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Re: Updated design for future build

Postby SLUG36 » Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:27 pm

nice looking design. with a little nugget (baby) you could get good use out of a 5' bunk.
Making big pieces of wood into the wrong size..... for over 30 years....
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Re: Updated design for future build

Postby andreuther » Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:56 pm

Here is an alternative front curve. Adds a little more head room and should be easier to bend the wood to fit. I'm torn though.
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Retro Wagon

Postby andreuther » Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:09 pm

New paint idea:
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The Retro Wagon

Postby andreuther » Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:30 am

I'm thinking of calling it the Retro Wagon, or just Retro for short.
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Re: The Retro Wagon

Postby andreuther » Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:43 pm

Started a build journal: viewtopic.php?f=50&t=61487
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