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kusuchi · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject: Fairground Models

We are looking for fairground accessories for our new Jensen 25.

Ferris Wheel, Roundabouts and Boat swing. We also need a Wilesco 50 lineshaft or similar and drivebelts I guess, though what sizes I am uncertain.

Andrew wants to make a model like this:

http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/about8553.html

We will make a nice hardwood flat base for it.

We will, Reid and Nick, (shame on you), NOT be using white mice to test the ferris wheel

We have a hamster

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Nick · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject:

I hope he's got his helmet ready.

Les · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject:

Nick · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wilesco-M77-S...PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wilesco-M70-T...PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Only 2 I could find on ebay.

kusuchi · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks Nick,

I'd pulled up nothing on e bay in the last four days. What are you entering in the search field to give you these results?

I'm definately interested in both of those.

As a matter of interest, what do you enter in the search field for a general search of the type of engines seen on this forum. I've found that the use of the word 'steam',( unless connected to a manufacturer like Mamod), returns a deluge of electric train sets.

Any members selling fairground accessories?

Mocha, the hampster is waiting with baited breath.
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kusuchi · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject:

Mocha? Where are you?

No... really...... it'll be fun

(just not for you

)
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Les · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject:

Have you tried

www.ebay.de
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Wilescoman_123 · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject:

hello there ,find most of my fairground rides on German eBay just had a look couldn't see any !
P.s the mice are really for other outing !
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Les · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject:

You might want to get one of these.

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Nick · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject:

Les · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

kusuchi · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:31 am Post subject:

Hi Wilescoman,

Your excellent 'First Video' so inspired Andrew, my 8 year old son, and I that we have since acquired, our first stationary, a Cast Iron Base Jensen 25.

We are now looking for the fairground accessories to construct a set up similar to yours.

Whilst highly enjoyable and exciting, this is not an inexpensive venture.

Pease let me know in advance if you're posting a second video so I can make sure Andrew doesn't see it.

Many thanks for introducing us to this hitherto unkown side of steam.

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Nick · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:33 am Post subject:

Have you looked at the one Les has? It lights up and everything! Don't show Andrew.

kusuchi · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:54 am Post subject:

Hi Nick,

Post me a link, please. And tell Les to get up off the floor, we've no idea when his carpet was last cleaned!

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Nick · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:56 am Post subject:

The picture is 1/2 way up the page. That is all I know about it. Les can tell you more.