Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 For Christmas this past year, my Dad surprised me by building this wonderful little caravan. I had always wanted one, and I had no idea he was going to make it for me. We had already opened what I THOUGHT was all our gifts, when my young nephew came into the living room with his remote control car . . . towing this behind it! I was wildly excited, and I can't tell you how much fun this was to do. I had a blast and best of all, I had virtually everything I needed to finish it on-hand. There is an article on it in the current issue of Dollhouse Miniatures magazine, so I thought I could go ahead and share it on here as well. I have a whole album full of pictures in my gallery. I hope you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I'm so glad you got to post pics of the whole thing in here! Eye candy fabulousness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet2Dawn Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Simply Adorable! Love it Rhonda...well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks so much! I am glad you like it. I would like to do several, and have a band of gypsies traveling together! Somehow, though, I am sure I can't talk my Dad into that one . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 It's just perfect! I want one, too! I will be going to the store after a copy of the magazine so I can show it off and brag that I know you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Gee, your dad's a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybunny Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 That is gorgeous. Is there two doors? I noticed in some of the pictures there was a beautiful stain glass window and in others it was clear with an eye at the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 It's just perfect! I want one, too! I will be going to the store after a copy of the magazine so I can show it off and brag that I know you! Sherry, thanks so much, BUT . . . you make me laugh. Brag that you know me? Good grief, if they've seen your work, they won't worry about mine! You're a master! Gee, your dad's a keeper! Thanks, Holly! I won't argue with you there. I am quite attached to him! That is gorgeous. Is there two doors? I noticed in some of the pictures there was a beautiful stain glass window and in others it was clear with an eye at the top? No, there is only one door. But, you are very observant! The picture before the stained glass is what I was considering at first. I ended up deciding the stained glass would provide privacy and color. And, thank you for your compliment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Oh Rhonda, it's wonderful! I love all the little details you put in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranky Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 great little caravan rhonda!!!! did you get your love of building mini's from your dad??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 great little caravan rhonda!!!! did you get your love of building mini's from your dad??? Thanks! You could say that . . . not only did he build me my first very beloved dollhouse for my 9th Christmas, he also took me to many fabulous dollhouse and miniatures displays during my childhood. Plus, he let me learn how to use power tools in his shop on "Shop Sundays". My Dad is so brilliant - he knows how to do everything and he has always been a great sport in sharing his know-how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 That is really charming, Rhonda! And what a clever way to give it to you! I bet they all had fun planning that and keeping it a surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandykidsaturn Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 THAT IS SO COOL!!! I love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisbabe Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Its beautiful!!! I LOVE the colors!!! Your dad is so talented!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 love it!!! want it!!! need to have one!!! what a great project and so inspiring on the mag too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Ell it is amazing, your dad is realy talented! Does he want a son? Butler . . . j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 That is the cutest thing I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grynche Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 It's just too cute. But my weird sense of humor has kicked in ... you need to make a centaur. Not only could he pull the wagon, but he could cook dinner for you, too. <ducks and runs for cover> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra from Olde Cape Cod Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 And bring you drinks with little umbrellas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 And bring you drinks with little umbrellas...Being as he's a 1:12 centaur pulling the 1:12 vardo, they'd be awfully tiny drinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 He might be good for that occasional gallop through the forest, too . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra from Olde Cape Cod Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Whoa! Could you tell me how the roof is made? I so want to do one of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Whoa! Could you tell me how the roof is made? I so want to do one of these! Well, my Dad told me that making the roof was a real pain: First of all, he measured, sketched, and cut the interior rib supports (on a bandsaw) and finished them with both spindle and disk sanders. Then, he cut the White Western Cedar roof to size and had to soak it until he could bend it to fit those ribs. After he applied the ribs to the underside of the roof, he had to secure the whole unit into place to let it dry completely . . . otherwise, the gently curving roof would not hold its form. I wasn't there when he did it, but he said it was a very time-consuming process. I just spoke to my Mom on the phone and asked her to email me some pictures she has of the caravan in its natural state before I did my work on it. That way, you will all be able to see more of the construction details. I'll post them as soon as I get them (probably tomorrow, as I have to work tonight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 O.K., folks . . . I had time to sneak those photos in tonight, so you can go to my gallery and see the caravan in its just-built state. I think you'll like the new pictures - they really show the detail and amount of work that went into it! And, before you ask . . . No, I don't think my Dad is adopting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Oooh, your dad's a real cutie! Maybe I'll adopt HIM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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