This machine is a Modern Enterprises "Cry Baby" working model from the 1950s. its not much in the way of animation, but it was OK for its time...
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:57 pm
by slotalot
Hi all , This is an American Coin Operated Smith Moving Model of a 1885 Locomotive, please enjoy....
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:41 pm
by slotalot
Hi. , I have just finished working on my latest project, it is a scale model of a working model, I call it the Haunted Churchyard, it is based on the full size Drunkard's Dream and it took me about four months to make, it now takes pride of place in my Lillyput Collection of model vintage slotmachines, I hope you like it, now what to do next
Please dont be frightened by the photo below it's only ME!
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:09 am
by badpenny
Good God!!!! .... How tall are you Stuart? ..15' ???
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:11 am
by badpenny
ps ........... nice looking model.
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:14 pm
by john t peterson
"The Haunted Churchyard" ain't bad looking either.
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:03 pm
by slotalot
Hi , I have just been on the trail of more film clips and photos and I found this in a 1933 film called The Lucky Number. .... Its a Mary Queen of Scots Execution working model, Made by Nelson A.T.Lee of Blackpool circa 1927 I have never seen another one, how about you?...
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:57 pm
by slotalot
And Now The Real Full Size Haunted Churchyard .
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:35 am
by slotalot
Old English Haunted House Working Model Look as if it is undergoing some restoration
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 5:20 pm
by slotalot
AHRENS Bell Ringers
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:18 am
by slotalot
SWEENEY TODD WORKING MODEL.
ANYONE WANT A PIE???
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:21 am
by pennymachines
Haunted house/monster? theme
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 3:51 pm
by pennymachines
Execution
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:03 pm
by pennymachines
Exhibit Supply Co.Jazz Baby, 1929
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:53 pm
by slotalot
The Witches Cave.
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:18 pm
by pennymachines
Some of Tim Hunkin's earlier coin-op automata:
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:06 pm
by arrgee
Absolutely brilliant - a must to watch !
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:19 pm
by 13rebel
Clever stuff !
Re: Working Models & Automata
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 1:11 pm
by pennymachines
Laughing Sailor restoration and mercury switch rocker mechanism.