Bruce Hansen writes: In 1935, Erector Building Sections or more commonly termed Skyscraper parts were added to the No. 3 1/2 – No. 9 1/2 sets. Included here is the 3 Story Apartment House – Brick Construction” front, rear and Read More …
The tower is 8 1/2 feet high. Gerald holds the model he used to make his model in the last picture.
Larry writes: Over the Christmas holidays we had some house guests who wanted to see the Ferris wheel work. It was broken at the time and that was a little embarrassing. Well, I set out to fix it. While I Read More …
Larry writes: I finally finished my B Model Ferris Wheel. It ran a bit jerky at first, but after a few adjustments and a good oiling it now runs smooth. I designed my version after the beautiful example that Bill Read More …
Dave Ware’s Carousel Dave Ware writes: The horses for the carousel were made from a photograph of a real carousel horse. My wife traced them and colored them for me. Flashing lights were added to the base. Dave Ware’s Hand Read More …
Dave Ware writes: This model was copied from a popular amusement park ride called The Scrambler. The motor is mounted sideways under the base and is direct drive. Each arm is rubber band driven from a fixed pulley. Its rotation Read More …