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Cannonpointer » 02 Jun 2022, 1:44 pm » wrote: ↑

02 Jun 2022, 1:44 pm

I used to love you guys. I worked piece work, so the millwright was cash money to me.

I think I was drawn to the trade because Mom would never allow me to have an ERECTOR SET...!!!  

 The GILBERT Toy Co. had some pretty advanced toys for little boys....this engine was the largest that was ever mass marketed for boys....
VINTAGE GILBERT 11 MODEL AIRPLANE CL FF ENGINE W/DUAL EXHAUST .11 NITRO GLOW | #511262573 (worthpoint.com)
Many a boy bloodied his fingers, but sucked it up and kept on flipping the prop until his pride and joy came to life.....