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Al Ludvigsen’s 1929 Zeppelin

Posted onMarch 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Al writes: I bought a complete set from Harvey Nash and decided to build the model. The Zeppelin is all original except for the Joel Perlin cloth bag. I have a beautiful original bag but was too nervous to stretch Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Ludvigsen, Al, Vehicles & TransportTagsZeppelins

Al Ludvigsen’s 1926 Fifth Avenue Tour Bus

Posted onMarch 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Al writes: Cast wheels by Frank Usinski, curved flat springs custom made by Bruce Hansen, 1926 rear axle custom made by Dave Blood, all remaining truck parts from Harvey Nash.

CategoriesErector Sets, Ludvigsen, Al, Vehicles & TransportTagsBuses

Al Ludvigsen’s Trucks

Posted onMarch 18, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Al writes: I had a great time building these trucks. I went to my first regional meet a few years back in Racine and visited Dave Blood’s home. He had a beautiful 1932 truck set on display that I really Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Ludvigsen, Al, Vehicles & TransportTagsFire Trucks

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

Al Ludvigsen’s Ferris Wheel

Posted onMarch 14, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Al Writes: This is my classic period wheel, I built it over the winter, and with much trial and error and much help from Dave Ware’s model on the website, I was able to finally complete the model without throwing Read More …

CategoriesAmusement Park Rides, Erector Sets, Ludvigsen, AlTagsFerris Wheels

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