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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: Bobsmodels on November 01, 2024, 07:42:18 pm

Title: Re: Wilhelm Krauss Flying Carousel
Post by: Stoker on November 10, 2024, 01:15:58 pm
I'd leave it in as well, as it seems a good reinforcing and stabilizing addition!
Title: Re: Wilhelm Krauss Flying Carousel
Post by: Nick on November 10, 2024, 12:04:53 pm
I would leave it in, quite flimsy without it and it was neatly done long ago
Title: Re: Wilhelm Krauss Flying Carousel
Post by: Bobsmodels on November 10, 2024, 11:56:13 am
Thank you for the responses.  I guessed it was an add on.  I am not sure about removing it.  The board is attached with Escutcheon Pins neatly done.  I think taking them out will mess up the base, so for now it may just stay as it is.

Gen
Title: Re: Wilhelm Krauss Flying Carousel
Post by: txlabman on November 04, 2024, 12:36:20 pm
I have an older similar model and it also does not have the wooden insert.
Title: Re: Wilhelm Krauss Flying Carousel
Post by: Nick on November 01, 2024, 10:15:13 pm
Mine does not have wood, and I have never seen wood on one. They are pretty flimsy so I’m sure it was added for strength. Well done! It’s a nice piece and one I hadn’t spotted ;)
Title: Wilhelm Krauss Flying Carousel
Post by: Bobsmodels on November 01, 2024, 07:42:18 pm
Hello

I just got this off eBay.  At first I did not think it was all original, but as I blew up the pictures it looked legit.  It seemed to match the book on accessories I have.  When I got it the trademark was on all the plane's.  I was wondering if anyone had one and could check theirs to see if it had the wooden bottom.  On mine it looks very crude, not even a circle.  Almost looks like it was added to keep it down on a board.

Gen


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