pixiedrea Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm thinking of doing a roombox as a tribute to my friend Crystal, who recently passed. It'll be something that I feel would be totally cathartic for me, as well as a way to reconnect with her family. I really like this wheelchair, but can't afford the price tag. Does anyone have any ideas on what to use to make one? Little Assistance 1:12 Wheelchairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I have bicycle wheels that might work for the larger wheels, they used to belong to trick bikes..PM me if interested Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedrea Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 PM sent. Thank you so much, I really appreciate this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 :thumb: Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You can use the wheels off Matchbox cars for the small front wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I saw one for 45 but I can't remeber the site. It had a bunch of medical stuff and a coffin. Sp miniatures has one for 95. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Use plastic tubing for the main body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Does it need to fold up, do the front wheels need to rotate? That one for 175? You could make one much better yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursedebbiepink Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 hi, i have instructions on how to make a wheelchair from an article in Nutshell News. if you want to email me your address, i will send them out for you today. (i knew there must have been a reason for me to save this article!) have the best day. debbie. dhuddle1@stny.rr.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Make a jig for the metal parts with roofing nails & a board and use coathanger wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedrea Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 It doesn't need to fold, as it's going in a roombox and I'm going to put her in it. I've decided I'm going to have to make her, as there isn't a doll out there that would come close to looking like her. And if I'm making her, I might as well make her chair. I've got some canvas that I can use for the back and the seat. I've got some back wheels on the way (Thanks Anna!), I'm going to disect a Hot Wheels (thanks for the tip Holly), and I saw some aluminum tubing at the hobby store that I really want to use for the handles. It's just a matter of seeing the instructions Debbie has and seeing what else I need to modify/build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Sounds great Andrea! What a sweet thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 At Target there is a little doll that comes with a wheelchair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I've just searched through my saved sites - I was sure I had a tutorial on making a miniature wheelchair, but I can't find it. If I see it in the next little while, I'll post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 What era are you going for BTW, that's a real (unrealistic) modern wheelchair BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedrea Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm going for modern. Something that looks like her actual chair did when I met her 12 yrs ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Andrea, the best part is that where she is now she no longer needs a wheelchair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I think it's a great idea. Will you give her family the roombox or keep it for yourself to remember her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sorry, I think the one link that used to show how to make the wheelchair, now sells them - no more tutorial. It's a very nice idea to memorialise your friend this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra from Olde Cape Cod Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I remember a comment by Joni Erikson Tada (not sure of spelling) who was a quad saying that she wouldn't need her wheelchair in heaven and in the book the wheelchair had a "for sale" sign on it. Maybe she could be standing by the wheelchair with a big smile on her face and a "for sale" sign on her wheelchair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedrea Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 I will give her "sister" Mari the roombox. Her family wasn't very involved in her life, they didn't approve of many things about her and her personality. She didn't live with her parents most of her life, she lived with her best friend Mari, who is also a dear friend of mine. When I met them, I was lost and young and felt very alone. They took me in and helped me back on my feet. They loved me then and helped form the strong person that I am today. I like the idea of her standing by her chair, it's sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedrea Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Debbie, I received the magazine!! Thanks so much, It's going to be sooo helpful! I'm already looking at it and figuring where I'm going to make a "tweak" here and there. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursedebbiepink Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 andrea, so glad you might be able to use it. i have so many old dollhouse/miniature magazines. some of the things are dated. but i just can't seem to throw them away! (never know when you might need something!!) please post pic when you complete wheelchair...debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Best of luck fabricating the chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Looking forward to seeing the wheelchair - and the setting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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