Norm Marshall was a well-known toy maker, whose classic toys were loved by children and woodworkers alike. They provided hours and hours of entertainment for countless generations, and best of all – they were easy to build. Now you can build a Norm Marshall wooden toy! With Great Book of Wooden Toys, you'll discover 37 three-dimensional projects, each complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions for a fool-proof building experience. More than 125 photographs show woodworkers how every piece goes together. A special chapter is also devoted to finishing or painting your toys for a professional look. Toys include: -Classic Model T car -Steamroller -Bulldozer -Biplane -Trains and much more. There's also 16 projects perfect for beginners – like a pull-along train and circus animals.
Table of Content
Foreword Preface: Making Toys Acknowledgments Model T Car Model T Truck Model T Tank Truck Bulldozer Road Grader Steamroller Crane Tractor Cab Cab-Over-Engine Low-Boy Trailer Flatbed Trailer Tank Trailer Biplane Spirit of St Louis P-40 Fighter F-16 Fighter Sternwheeler "The General" Steam Engine Tender Passenger Car Baggage Car Observation Car Train Whistle "Reading Work Train" Steam Engine Tender Crane Car Side Dump Car "Santa Fe" Diesel Locomotive Flatcar Gondola Car Boxcar Hopper Car Tank Car Caboose Modern Steam Locomotive Tender Greatest Show on Earth Basic Pull-Along Train Fancy Pull-Along Train
About the author
Norman Marshall (1932-1982) led an active life as a naval aviator. After serving 25 years in the Navy, he retired with more than 5, 000 hours of flying time. Once again a civilian, he began to look for a hobby that was relaxing, useful, and fun. Remembering the nostalgic smell of freshly cut wood, he decided that woodworking would be a good choice. Norm had an active imagination and love of fun so he started designing toys in 1974. He had found the perfect hobby and continued to design and build wooden toys until his death in 1982.
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