Charlie writes: I was asked to provide for a local museum an Erector exhibit that demonstrated simple machines such as levers, pulleys and gears. A truck with a crane on it would provide a wide variety of simple machines, so Read More …
Charlie Pack’s Hook and Ladder Truck Charlie Pack writes: This model is similar to the one illustrated in the manual for the No. 7 1/2 White Truck set. I obtained the model assembled but unfinished from an eBay seller. It Read More …
Al writes: I bought a complete set from Harvey Nash and decided to build the model. The Zeppelin is all original except for the Joel Perlin cloth bag. I have a beautiful original bag but was too nervous to stretch Read More …
Al writes: Cast wheels by Frank Usinski, curved flat springs custom made by Bruce Hansen, 1926 rear axle custom made by Dave Blood, all remaining truck parts from Harvey Nash.
Al writes: I had a great time building these trucks. I went to my first regional meet a few years back in Racine and visited Dave Blood’s home. He had a beautiful 1932 truck set on display that I really Read More …
