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1920s Racing Car

Built by Chris Fry

Based on Frank W. Weber's model in Constructor Quarterly issue 80.
 
 
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Tower Crane

Built by Simon Greatrex

 
 
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Racing CarBuilt for the Elastic Band Powered Model Secretary's Challenge

Built by Chris Warrell

This model is based on the 1970s set 3 model 3.7. The main alterations are the tyres; two different types from the 1990s (I think) have been used, and the seat is changed to allow for the drive mechanism through. The steering mechanism has been om...
 
 
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DragsterBuilt for the Elastic Band Powered Model Secretary's Challenge

Built by Chris Warrell

This elastic band powered model is entirely freelance. It started as a basic trapezium shaped frame with which to test the mechanics. Having found a design that works a seat, engine casing and (dummy) steering wheel were added. The rear axle has a rat...
 
 
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Sports Car

Built by Chris Warrell

In blue and gold from a 1930s Set C instruction leaflet. Due to shortage of parts in the correct colours some alterations were made to details such as seat backs, mudguards etc. The manual suggested (at least I think it does - it's in French, bu...
 
 
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Red Arrows Hawk Aircraft

Built by Douglas Windibank

 
 
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The Cum-BakBuilt for the Elastic Band Powered Model Secretary's Challenge

Built by John Gay

When the gadget is rolled along a level surface, it will always return to its starting point. Built by my partner, Cath.
 
 
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Children's Toy Train

Built by Chris Fry

Designed by Bernard Perrier, from Constructor Quarterly issue 78.
 
 
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CatapultBuilt for the Elastic Band Powered Model Secretary's Challenge

Built by John Gay

Built by my partner, Cath.
 
 
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Post-Office-Band Powered VehiclesBuilt for the Elastic Band Powered Model Secretary's Challenge

Built by Chris Fry

Two models: Powered for 90', then coasts. Powered for 94', then coasts.
 
 
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BuggyBuilt for the Elastic Band Powered Model Secretary's Challenge

Built by Brian Elvidge

I have developed a rubber band powered model using red Post-type band to drive a model a few feet along the floor. This is reminiscent of the balsa type aircraft using a rubber motor to drive a propellor and take to the air. I had one of these - m...
 
 
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Gas Engine

Built by Brian Elvidge

This comes from the 1954 set no. 6 series of manuals, and is largely as in that publication, except mine is driven by a PDU. This makes a simple lively model. The building of this is straightforward in places but the cylinder cover and slide bars are ...
 
 
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Raised Jib Crane

Built by Brian Elvidge

This model is copied from the French copies of the 1937 manuals from the website of Remi Lanne  in France. Chris, our Exhibition Officer, built a version of this model and showed it at previous meetings and at the Kew Bridge Steam Museum Magic o...
 
 
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Quad Bike

Built by Ralph Laughton

 
 
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