Jim Mietlicki writes: Anyone who builds with Erector knows that when you try to follow the instructions in the manual, the models just don’t seem to work right. I honestly think A. C. Gilbert was deliberately unclear in his model Read More …
Larry writes: I’ve noticed that no one seems to want to show their Hudson Locomotives. I figure that would be a great way to show those who are not fortunate enough to own one (yet) just what a wonderful model Read More …
The Giant Power Plant is a model with lots of action. This is the second time I have built it. I wanted to add even more action, so I added a fan (or is it a windmill) driven off the Read More …
This is my version of the No. 12 set (the set that never existed) Walking Beam Engine. I tried to follow the plan as much as possible. However, I found some directions to be wrong or irksome. I couldn’t make Read More …
Built from a 1935 6 1/2 Set.
[wp_lightbox_prettyPhoto_image link=”http://www.acghs.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mod_engine_pack01_800px.jpg” description=”Charlie Pack’s Hudson and Tender” source=”http://www.acghs.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mod_engine_pack01_590px.jpg” title=”Charlie Pack’s Hudson and Tender”] Click on the photo to view a larger version. Charlie writes: I purchased this Erector Hudson several years ago from the late John Drury, who built it. Read More …