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Category: Vehicles & Transport

Bill Klein’s Boats

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

Bill Klein’s River Boat Bill Klein writes: The boat is powered by an A49 motor. A wood burner has a smoke unit and a red light. The saw on the front cuts the wood. The wood glows red and puts Read More …

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Bill Klein’s Pond Boats made with CS segments

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

Erector parts plus silicone and batteries. Bill has added a woody look and a drive mechanism. He used clear silicone rubber poured around the shaft where it exited the boat. He oiled the shaft so that when the silicone dried, Read More …

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Bill Klein’s Planes & Helicopters

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

Bill Klein’s Helicopter Bill Klein writes: The helicopter (1st picture) has two powermatic 3 speed motors to run the sprocket and the chain to the rear axle assembly to turn the propeller. The batteries are inside the model. Videos

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More Rat Rods from Bill Klein

Posted onMarch 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

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CategoriesErector Sets, Klein, Bill, Vehicles & Transport

Bill Klein’s Rat Rod Roadster

Posted onMarch 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

The exhaust pipes and water line are vacuum hose. The rear tread is electrical tape. The roll bar is an axle bent around a tin can. The front wheels are FP small disk wheels with O-rings for tires. The “fast Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Klein, Bill, Vehicles & Transport

Go Carts & Gliders from Bruce Hansen

Posted onMarch 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Bruce Hansen’s Three Wheel Glider This Three Wheel Glider was built from a New Wheel Toy set from 1919-1922. It was meant for a young boy to ride. Bruce Hansen’s Coaster Wheel Toy This Coaster was built from a New Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Hansen, Bruce, Vehicles & Transport

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