Charlie Pack writes: Here is my version of this No. 7 1/2 set model, with finished seats on both the inside and the upper deck. I used the illustrations in the manual only as a guide, so this model is Read More …
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 …
[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 …
This type of intermodal crane is similar to the large ship unloading cranes you see at major ports, except it is smaller and does not have the large boom off of one end. My crane is freelance and not built Read More …
Charlie Pack writes: This is the Rocket Jets Ride which I built for an exhibit which ran from October 2005 through January 2006 at the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto, California. It is based on an original design Read More …