Home built trailer hand-crank carousel?

[Alfred]

Hey gang!

So this is a crazy idea. Stumbled on a few pictures/videos of small vintage HAND CRANKED (in one model bicycle powered) carousels. Saw one on the back of a wooden horse drawn carriage, but couldn't get it to link.

Wondering how much a challenge it would be to build a small version that would mount on a utility trailer? This would go over big in hippy artsy Asheville, if I could build it simple, with adequate safety.

















This link I believe is a manufacturer
http://www.dentzel.com/villagecarousels/

Here's a vintage mechanism, would need to be smaller.


Here's videos of hand-cranked Carousels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5rgpIqZJ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsVkC7TMpSk

I'm thinking something simple, would need gear and shaft, canopy, maybe 4-6 swings or seats?

Crazy idea for Saturday thoughts.

AL

[D.J.]

Those aren't nearly as energetic as the third world carnival rides.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FjddxnLMmY

[Alfred]

Here's something like I had in mind. Except, hand powered instead of motorized,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aulCfFr6T80