Dave Frieder, a professional photographer, was kind enough to send us pictures of the real parachute jump. Dave specializes in photographing New York City bridges. For more of his pictures go to Dave Frieder’s Web site. Dave writes: Did you 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 …
First I had to make some parachutes. I followed most of Bruce Hansen’s instructions, although I used “Sandwich Picks” for the sticks and glued with Elmers. Rubber washers (faucet gasket type) were used instead of pop rivets. I also made Read More …
Bill Klein’s Elevated Airplane Ride Bill Klein writes: Climb the stairs to the airplane ride for higher thrills. Bill Klein’s 4 Parachute Jump Bill Klein writes: The original four parachute jump was used in the military to train guys to Read More …
Bruce Hansen writes: This 1940-49 version of the parachute jump model was built from a 1946 No. 9 1/2 set. The CS wheel segments were blue this year making the look of this model unique. The finished tower is about Read More …
Bob Allmen’s Ferris Wheel Bob Writes: This picture shows a full view of my double Ferris wheel built with type 3 erector parts. The model is 58 inches high and is powered by 2 erector battery controller boxes and 4 Read More …