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Video of Craig Willard’s Ferris Wheel

Posted onApril 13, 2014May 13, 2017AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Craig Willard writes: “This model was adapted from an original design of Bill Bean and Larry Worley. As we are all from the ACGHS I feel I had to try to copy and modify slightly what these gentlemen had done. Read More …

CategoriesAmusement Park Rides, Erector Sets, Models, Willard, CraigTagsFerris Wheels

Craig Willard’s 1929 Zeppelin

Posted onMarch 18, 2014May 13, 2017AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Craig writes: This was one of the models that got me interested in Erector prewar. I bought the No.8 Trail Blazing set from another ACGHS member and I was off to the races. I worked really hard on this and Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Vehicles & Transport, Willard, CraigTagsZeppelins

Craig Willard’s 1926 White Kelmet Fire Steamer

Posted onMarch 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Craig writes: Here are pictures of a 1926 Erector Kelmet Fire Steamer that I built about a year ago when I was constructing a lot of 1920’s Erector models. There are reproduction Kelmet wheels from Frank Usinski and 1926 side Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Vehicles & Transport, Willard, CraigTagsFire Trucks

Craig Willard’s 1929 White Dump Truck

Posted onMarch 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Craig writes: Here we have a 1929 Erector White Dump Truck that I built about a year ago. There are reproduction tires on the truck from Classic Tin Toys. All parts were taken down to bare metal, primed and top Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Vehicles & Transport, Willard, Craig

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