As I have mentioned elsewhere, I am moving toward constructing a Parade Float, based on a Corvair Forward Control platform. You can read more about that on The Gnomes of New Hope blog. But I thought I would start a post here on the subject. It is my intention to document the process and to post it here. It may be a slow process at this point because we need to finish the illustrations for the Seven Book Companion Editions.
My current thinking is that we may well produce more than one of these "mobile stages", possibly for our own use, but also as a rental stage for people who may want us to construct a Parade Float for them. So in that way, ur process for the Gnomes, is much like a templet for one or more of these Parade Floats. I say this because if there is someone who does want to have parade materials constructed for them, it would be good to know that. Here is the email; image.of.the.mind.studios@gmail.com
Here is a diagram showing the Corvair Forward Control platform:
Thus, the Parade Float will also serve as a stage for Festival presentations, concerts and such. It may be that the Gnomes of New Hope, as presented in GnomeFest will use the expanded stage, depending on how the Stage Musical is adapted for outdoor Festivals. I expect that the stage will likely incorporate a backdrop frame as well. The backdrop shown here was destroyed by vandals while this stage was set up in Tamanend Park. As a rental stage, it may be reconstructed with more durable materials.