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Larry Worley’s Grandson

Posted onMarch 18, 2014March 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Larry writes: Recently my grandson, from Hawaii, was visiting Texas and having a ball. Jordan turned two while he was here. I got out a set of my Cameo Blocks to see if he would like them. He had a Read More …

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Miscellaneous Models from Dave Ware

Posted onMarch 16, 2014May 13, 2017AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

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Dave Ware’s “Flying Flywheel”

Posted onMarch 16, 2014May 13, 2017AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Dave Ware writes: The flywheel travels down an inclined track, rolling on its axle. It picks up speed slowly as it overcomes the inertia of the flywheel. One turn of the flywheel only advances it the circumference of the axle. Read More …

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Dave Ware’s Electric Train Layout

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

This layout was assembled at the 2008 National Convention at Clarksville Indiana. Everything fit in the back seat of a compact car. Shown is the trial fit of the larger parts. Smaller parts sat in the bridge, on the floor, Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Other Models, Ware, Dave

Al Ludvigsen’s Display Case

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Al writes: Here are some pictures of my custom made display case that I built into the wall in my home office. The case measures over 11 feet long and 4 1/2 feet tall. I installed low voltage recessed lighting Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Ludvigsen, Al, Other Models

Frank Leskovitz’s Sound Kit

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

This assembled sound kit is from the 10073 Musical Ferris Wheel Erector Set.

CategoriesErector Sets, Leskovitz, Frank, Other Models

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