My homemade Laughing Sailor

[thunder]

Hi all,
I'm new on here. I make and restore all sorts.

This model works on old penny and runs on 12v.

Hope you like it. Comments welcome.

[slotalot]

Hi Thunder welcome to the forum ,
I think you have done a good job with your Laughing Sailor. I have made a few machines over the years and I know how much work you have to put in to make them work What else have you done or got planned??

[classicgambler]

Brilliant job thunder! I love it - well done.

[andydotp]

Me too thunder, welcome to pennymachines.
andydotp

[pennymachines]

Very clever - he works well. Looks like he's had a harder life than the more rotund Modern Enterprises sailor. Prettier cabinet too!

[treefrog]

Nice Job

[john t peterson]

Now THAT'S the Navy I was in; two pints of grog and three sheets to the wind. Love the cabriole legs on the case. A very stylish job, mate. Well done indeed!

J Peterson
American Swabbie

[thunder]

What else have you done or got planned?

Made this Marathon Cycle case about a year ago. Sorry the pictures aren't the best quality .
A singing Marilyn Monroe doll is in the design stages at present. Standing on a grate with a fan blowing up her dress - bit of a strange one possibly, but I'm sure I'm mad.

[classicgambler]

How did you make the head of the sailor and how did you get the movement on the sailor? Just curious.

[andydotp]

Met a nice chap called David Archer from South Australia many years ago who makes his own automata. Everything is hand-made. I can't find the link, sorry, but I recall it's something like archersarcadia. Some super pieces... Worth a look if you're interested.
a.p