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Bruce Hansen’s Coal Loader

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Bruce Hansen writes: A 1928 Gilbert advertisement pointed out a number of new features. The ad is a simplified version of the new lithograph that appeared on the 1928 #1. Here’s my version of the Coal Conveyor and Dump Truck. Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Hansen, Bruce, Machines

Bruce Hansen’s Cape Canaveral Models

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Bruce Hansen writes: Gilbert changed the name of the #7 1/2 set from the Action Conveyor Set to the Cape Canaveral set in 1962. They also added two models on separate instruction sheets and on the box top. The first Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Hansen, Bruce, Machines

Bruce Hansen’s Astronaut Trainer

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid Gilbert1 Comment

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 …

CategoriesErector Sets, Hansen, Bruce, Machines

Ed Bohl’s & Doug Truckenmiller’s Machines

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

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.

CategoriesBohl, Ed, Erector Sets, Machines, Truckenmiller, Doug

Larry Worley’s Hudson Locomotive

Posted onMarch 16, 2014May 13, 2017AuthorDavid Gilbert1 Comment

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 …

CategoriesEngines, Erector Sets, Worley, LarryTagsVideo

Dave Ware’s Giant Power Plant

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesEngines, Erector Sets, Ware, Dave

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