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Garratt100


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:23 pm    Post subject: Meccano Ferris Wheel Reply with quote
Has anyone had any experience with the ferris wheel kit that is sold for around £35?

Height, scale etc...

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
i've got that kit, though, i haven't made the ferris wheel yet.

i think it'd be about a foot high/wide.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep, I have that. Have a look through the meccano section and you should find some photos or videos of the bits I have made so far using the kit.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
steamyman wrote:
i've got that kit, though, i haven't made the ferris wheel yet.

i think it'd be about a foot high/wide.


Oh dear, just a foot high...?
I was hoping it would be a little larger!!

Thanks anyway,

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chris wrote:
Yep, I have that. Have a look through the meccano section and you should find some photos or videos of the bits I have made so far using the kit.


Just had a look - i've got to get one!!

Thanks Chris,


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can you power it with a Garrat somehow?
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
steamyjim wrote:
Can you power it with a Garrat somehow?


Jim, what is that phrase that Captain Manwaring says to Pike in Dad's Army...?

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I dont know
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What does Captain Manwaring so to Pike in Dads Army?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
steamyman wrote:
i've got that kit, though, i haven't made the ferris wheel yet.

i think it'd be about a foot high/wide.
just found this thread. we bought this set and is the wheel that liz shows. it is 18 inches high.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
steamyjim wrote:
What does Captain Manwaring so to Pike in Dads Army?


Stupid boy...
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