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Wayne's Other Models


A new set of Golf Clubs

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Freestyle Boat

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1950's Swing Boat

This model is the 3.19 Swing Boat from a 1950 No 3 set. It was fun to build even though the instructions are limited. Once I got the hang of how to adjust it it started working. I wasn't sure the thin rubber tires would hold the perf strips securely but it does. I didn't like the boat so I built my own version. This might account for why the boat is always hitting the uprights and the crank. But I don't really think so. 
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I decided to make my own version of the swing boat. I wanted it to be much more stable and motor driven. I insisted on using a Meccano motor which made the task more difficult than expected.

Discovery Kids Helicopter


I was shopping in a discount store and came across a Meccano-like helicopter model from Discovery Kids. Although it was made in China I decided to buy it because it was inexpensive and had curved strips I thought were interesting. It is like a part 90 except it has a single long slot instead of holes. 
The finished model. It took about 40 minutes and was easy and fun. There were 1 nut and 1 bolt extra. I used the extra nut to double nut the propeller so it would spin without the nut coming loose.
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  • Gallery 1
    • Bill Teague
    • Brent Simpson
    • Brian Dawe
    • Brian Willis
    • Bob & Grant Newsham
    • Chris Johnson >
      • CJ April 2017
      • September 2015
      • CJ abroad
      • Jack's Replica Shop
    • Dugan Porter
    • Fred Bird >
      • Fred's 1930's FWD luxury car
      • Fred's 4WD
      • Fred’s Beast
      • Fred’s Tractor and Harrow
      • Fred’s Twin CW Motors
    • Glen Baker
    • Ken David
    • Kevin Karasin
  • Gallery 2
    • James Young
    • Jim Picton >
      • Jim Picton Memorial
      • Overall Selection of Various Models
      • Builder's Parts Storage
      • Binns Road Display Towers
      • Motor Display Rack
      • Tool Organizer
      • Mini Cranes
      • Tundra Buggy
      • Hill Climber
      • Models old stock
      • 50's Manual Models >
        • 1950's No. 0 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 1 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 4 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 6 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 8 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 9 Manual Models
      • 100th. Anniversary Block Setting Crane Set
    • Kevin Clark >
      • KC- Grandfather Clock
    • Kevin Kirkwood >
      • Kevin's Grandkids
    • Manfred Leimgardt
    • Sam Chow
    • Steve Fairbairn >
      • Steve F solenoid Videos
    • Wayne Hortensius >
      • Several Models
      • JCB
    • Wayne Russell >
      • Big Bridge
      • Cargo Ship 10.7
      • Drill Press
      • Evolution Excavator
      • Gears Set A & B Demo
      • Other Models
      • Scooter-Rama 0.1
      • Tensegrity Structures
      • Thrust Bearings
      • Tool Tray
      • Waldo
  • Events
    • Makers Faire 2014
    • Makers Faire 2015
    • Surrey Library Maker Showcase
    • Pitt Meadows Heritage Display
    • BCMM 2019 Road Trip
  • Upload Photos
    • Upload Photos
    • Contact Us
  • Other Stuff
    • Links
    • Parts Refurb >
      • Refurb Intro
      • Refurb Stripping
      • Painting Equipment
      • Painting
    • What to Build Next
    • Tips & Hints
    • How To / Model Plans >
      • The Building Board
      • Using Gears
      • Storage - Narrow Strips
      • Tug Boat Plans
      • Strip Roller
    • Replica Parts
    • Buying Parts on-line
    • Basic Tools