Bruce Hansen’s Astronaut Trainer
Bruce Hansen writes: This is the Astronaut Trainer built from a 1962 No. 10231 Astronaut Set (box is in the background). This model was one of the two new models for the 10 1/2 set in 1962. The action in Read More …
Category: Erector Sets
Ed Bohl’s & Doug Truckenmiller’s Machines
Ed Bohl’s Wood Steam Shovel Ed Bohl writes: Got these parts off eBay, no box, did have a manual. Some of the parts are homemade, the pieces that are square on the end of axels.
Larry Worley’s Hudson Locomotive
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 …
Dave Ware’s Giant Power Plant
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 …
Dave Ware’s #12 Walking Beam Engine
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 …
Maurice Ruyter’s Steam Plant
Built from a 1935 6 1/2 Set.