Jake von Slatt's Victorian RV -- video tour

Steampunk maker Jake von Slatt sends us this short video of his old school bus that has been converted to a handsome "Victorian RV:" Link

[#1 posted by Kid , January 14, 2008 2:28 PM]

Love the drop shadow of the photograph. And what that implies. Very Homey!

[#2 posted by Jake von Slatt , January 14, 2008 3:13 PM]

Thanks KID! BTW: what does the drop shadow imply other then I know how to use the scriptfu menus in The GIMP? ^_^

[#3 posted by Paul Maurice Martin , January 14, 2008 3:24 PM]

I really wanted to discuss the post under this one on the Buddhist chants, but it's the only post around with no discuss button.

I'm discussted.

So I'll just say that I'm glad to see the kids these days are getting a better school ride.

[#4 posted by jimtealiii , January 14, 2008 3:24 PM]

I think describing it as "Victorian" might go a little too far. The interior is all but devoid of Victorian architectural details, including colors and textures.

[#5 posted by Takuan , January 14, 2008 5:47 PM]

I wouldn't say Victorian..... does give the idea to do a gypsy caravan school bus though

[#6 posted by Jake von Slatt , January 14, 2008 5:55 PM]

Make it Victorian that lived through the decades since and got painted, and renovated so there's some mid-century and '70s stuff too - that was the concept, a New England "camp" that's been in the family for generations.

[#7 posted by Takuan , January 14, 2008 6:03 PM]

that's more like it. You do nice work, Jake.

[#8 posted by Datamancer , January 14, 2008 9:32 PM]

Glad to see this on boingboing. I can't wait to see this thing in person. Excellent work. It will make a perfect support vehicle for your steam car.

-~Datamancer~-

[#9 posted by Team Funk Machine , January 14, 2008 10:14 PM]

It would be top notch if your next project ran on green fuels! That said, kudos for using recycled furniture. I've been fascinated with mobile homes since childhood, but I never knew you could build your own! I love them even more now! Thanks for the great video!

[#10 posted by diggum , January 14, 2008 10:17 PM]

beautiful job. makes my bus conversion look like a pile of puke.

anyone wanna buy my pile of puke?

sincerely,
diggum

[#11 posted by dculberson , January 15, 2008 7:36 AM]

Jake, awesome work. I read your bus page when the project was in it's early stages and am beyond impressed that you followed through with it to this point. It's just great. I love the cut-down full size doors. They have a fun-house look while still being homey and traditional looking. (If that makes any sense.)

The bus was a heck of a deal.. diesel pushers are nice. I've often considered a transit bus (Local transit authority, COTA, often sells their surplus busses on auction - and they go for cheap) but they are geared too low I believe.

@Team Funk Machine: This being diesel, he could run it on biodiesel or greasel!