Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:16 pm

More on the interior layout.
Finding a 6x10 surprisingly roomy but then I'm not that big which helps allot in tiny spaces for comfort.
Its got the woody look which many like.
For now...

We need more gypsy inspiration and ambience. :roll: :thinking:
On its way... 8)

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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:31 pm

And now for your entertainment pleasure and inspiration, besides build details.

Some gypsiness to enjoy...

https://youtu.be/TOSZwEwl_1Q

With some salvation

https://youtu.be/6pCxPNuokfM

On the road

https://youtu.be/xnyh6i9NvmE
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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:21 pm

Did a little work on the interior.
Coming along.
Feeling warm and cozy.
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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:44 pm

It's starting.
I can feel the gypsiness.
Gypsy magic taking form.
Transcending from the mental to the physical.
One detail at a time.
Starting behind the green door.

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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:40 pm

Latest updates.
Sink in with cool battery powered faucet.
Dual fuel stove arrived.
Working on removable shower.
Exterior gypsy deco in progress.
Approx 160 hrs of labor to date and around $2500 in cost fyi.

Latest gypsiness
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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby featherliteCT1 » Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:51 pm

Looking good! So good that the gypsies may think you are one of them. :thumbsup:
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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:10 pm

featherliteCT1 wrote:Looking good! So good that the gypsies may think you are one of them. :thumbsup:


Thx.
Gypsy pretending to be a gypsy so people think that I'm not a gypsy? Double reverse psychology? :roll: :thinking: :lol:
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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:28 pm

Working on little details.
Finished screens for the windows using heavy duty pet screen. Working around the hinges and handles was delicate and scrapped the first effort with normal screen.
Then made a shade cover for the windows from some spare vinyl that I had. Another blank slate that will need some gypsy artiness. Might notice some further gypsy artiness added.

Been doing interior detail work as well. Installed holding setup for 7 gallon jugs, grey and fresh. And a curtain to cover.
And sewed up a cover for the mattress to match the rest of the bedroom. :lol: Happened to have two matching pillows as well. Mattress flips up for increased day use space. :thumbsup:




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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:36 pm

Gypsy artiness strikes again with more sunshine in the form of sunflowers

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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:58 pm

It's sunflower season and they're in full bloom.
All over radiating from Gypsy Sunshine.
Sometimes ideas are lacking. Then without notice, inspiration seems to come out of thin air.
Blank canvas to fill with?
The internet is a wonderful thing for ideas and further inspire imaginative creativity.

Thought about the sunshade over the windows and the initial thought was permanently affixed and roll up for travel. But with wind could rip them off if not well affixed. Rethought this and came up with another strategy. Made them removable and store away when in transit. Got out the sewing needle and using washers, sewed then onto the top corners. Cut a hole in the middle and they slide over an exposed screw holding the top in place. Then bottom corner pockets that stretch over the bottom corners and voila. Sun shades affixed when needed and easily removed when not. :thumbsup:
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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Tue May 04, 2021 11:22 pm

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Adding a little more to the exterior decor.
As well as a foldout shower.
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Re: Gypsy Sunshine, a vardo build

Postby Terra6 » Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:21 pm

So Gypsy Sunshine has been fun building and loved the accomplishment and final results.
I traded it for a song from a fortune telling gypsy who put a spell on me, entrancing me into parting with it.
So I'd be all excited to start another project if anyone wanted one commissioned.
Got a few design inspirations that I would love to build to order.
Some ideas
https://youtu.be/R3o9DYgNEP8
Or something spacey futuristic like the UFO tv series
Shado mobile
https://futuredude.com/top-5-rover-desi ... ersephone/

Maybe retro vintage atomic age with fins and rocket taillights. Got a style and design in mind that would look like it blasted out of the late 50s early 60s.
Hmmmmm, pondering.... :roll:
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