Cardboard Christmas

Terrific project and result, Howard; the color combination is striking. Has me thinking about the occasional winter visitors that munch the rhododendrons here when other browse becomes scarce.

Thanks for the pattern...lots to contemplate there.

Paul R. II

Terrific project and results, both of you.

Paul R. II

Thanks, Howard; it was a fun project. Working on a couple of other things, but progress is slow. Pics to follow...

Paul R. II

I think the use of the dinosaur by Sinclair was the most clever bit of marketing.


I think it wasn't until high school biology before I understood the association of dinosaurs and the petroleum industry. When I was a boy, the garage down the road was a Sinclair dealer...always loved seeing the ...

That's a terrific take on an unusual little building. Nicely done, Howard. Oozes 1930s style...

I have an upcoming trip to the Toy Train Museum later this month...I'll have to look for their display.

Paul R. II

Made a paper version of the Marx T3-21 Army Training Center:

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Using Ed Berg's scans as a starting point, I made a fully enclosed version for the tinplate layout. We made the back wall using MS Paint, blacked out the windows and ...

A terrific result, Howard. Your replication of the stonework is genius. Brings back memories of the German pre- and post-war Elastolin castle sets that turn up occasionally at the toy soldier shows. Thanks for the build record.

Paul R. II

Thanks, Howard...no shortage of houses offered by Sears back in the day. Too bad Sears isn't around anymore.

A friend of mine flipped me this photo of one he found on StreetView:

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Made me realize I have the windows balled up on the ...

I've been working on another Sears house, this the Maplewood , albeit from a bit later, 1932:

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Pretty straight-forward, except for that front entryway bit. I made a few minor changes, like dumbing down that chimney, but otherwise ...

An exceptional figure, Howard, including some terrific graphics. Your ingenuity and creativity are a marvel.

Paul R. II