I love antiques, though our collecting interests are a wee bit different. This past year, mine have centered about collecting a 100 year old plus apple press for pressing cider which I"m about finished restoring, a 2 h.p. hit and miss engine, the kind that you hook up with a belt on the drive wheel to power other belt fed pieces from the early 20th century, and my latest acquisition (and total love).....a 1940 Zenith shortwave radio who's style is nothing short of bodacious. [image deleted]A tube radio, that can capture radio stations locally, but also those of Europe on a different band by selection. This photo is not mine, but it is the exact same radio. I was just too lazy to take a photo and jump the hoops to put it on here. Antiques, such as my radio have such a sense of grace and style that is non-existant today. Probably the "why" of collecting on my part.
@HumanEarth My skills are nil H.E. I have zero skills with anything electronic. For the sake of safety, I assume I'm going to have to replace all those original tubes as well as everything else on that mother board, plus power cord. With your experience, what do you think (ballpark) I'd be looking at in terms of a complete chassis overhaul between parts and labor? Any idea?
@Scribbles They had a Lego's store where we use to live. When we would walk by it at the Mall we would always stop and look. They had some of the most amazing displays I have ever seen.
I had it as a kid, and my little brother had sets, too. And not just space, but city and castle sets. Over time all the pieces were gathered in a large box, which we would dump on the dining room table. The mound of pieces itself became a play scene, like a post-apocalyptic rubble pile.
I made Star Wars objects well before such sets were created. Lots of tie fighters made of three flat pieces, 2x1's for the 2 solar panels, 1x1 for the cockpit in between. And tiny X-wings and a Falcon. And of course star destroyers.
Like this, but I used a rectangular piece for the cockpit.
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I do not know what became of that box. I think my brother sold it long ago.
@Prisoner1972 Lol!!! No worries there. I love photography. Landscapes, classic cars and architecture are my favorite subjects. I enjoy going to classic car shows. My wife and I have a motorhome. We enjoy loading up and going out for a few days just to explore and have fun. 🙂
