jezzabull Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Hi all. I was hoping to find someone with a graphic of one of my shop display models as it needs a repair and I would like it to be to the original specifications. Its a British built motorized Noah's Ark. My real problem is the elephants trunk is missing. It is also needing an ear repair also but that is a fairly clear remodel of the other ear, but the trunk??? Can anyone help? Picture of complete Noah's Ark on this entery Poor old trunk-less elephant on this entry. Quote
BrickJagger Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 You should be able to find the parts on Bricklink. Welcome to EB! Quote
jezzabull Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Hi. Thanks so much for taking the time to call me and to welcome me too! Actually I guess, I should have been clearer, it's not really the period parts I need although the parts I have are in good condition and as the model has been sat in a shop window for some time as a whole it is 'sun bleached' so my parts look a bit out of place, so I do need some 'damaged' parts in fact, BUT really what I seek is an image of my model in a catalog somewhere so that I can copy the missing elephants trunk as it would have originally been made, I feel sure somewhere it must feature. I have spoken with some fellow collectors who have such retail catalogs but alas we have not found anything to date. As I live in England perhaps it was made purely for UK shops....we will see. Have a great day, Chris. Quote
slopemodified Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) Hi there, Perhaps it would be better to post your question in another section, like the General LEGO Discussion area. You may not get as many views here, as well as help with your question. It may be helpful to mention which shop the ark was on display in, and approximately when, to help jog people's memories. You could introduce yourself in this post, tell us what you like building with Lego, and why you joined Eurobricks, etc. As you said it's motorised, what did it do? Did the animals' heads move? I hope you find some help in rebuilding the elephant. Edited October 25, 2015 by slopemodified Quote
jezzabull Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks so much for your input. I will follow your advise. As to the age of this piece, we feel due to having the red based axle bricks fitted where the animals pivot and taking on board the introduction date of the thin 'slim bricks' in the UK, the considered manufacture date at this time is approximately 1964 (many thanks to Gary for his invaluable historic information!!). I bought this from a charity auction so the seller was unable to divulge the donates identity BUT apparently they still frequent the shop so they plan to pass my details on so HOPEFULLY in time I should/could be given more provenance. You ask about movement in this model. I shall try to post a picture in a moment as I have a very short video of the model in motion but presently I don't know if this site allows this type of footage. I will try to show the pivot point to display the early style axle. Thanks for all your help, Chris. Quote
Peppermint_M Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I will move this to the correct section. Quote
jezzabull Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks so much for your help and for moving this thread....newbees!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have tried to upload a couple of pictures but the site says I have exceeded my disk space allowance. Perhaps I need to use smaller pixel ratings next time! It says the pictures must be less that 10Mb ...but one picture was 0.7Mb and the other 0.9Mb??? Any how I guess I will improve with helpful advice. I will have to read the tutorial again! Chris. Quote
slopemodified Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Yeah, best way to go is to post the pictures on a image sharing website, like Flickr or brickshelf, then post the links to the images here. Good on you for reading the tutorial! I think I need a refresher... Quote
jezzabull Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 https://www.flickr.c...6/shares/2vmmk1 Lego Noahs Ark motor by Chris Bull, on Flickr Lego Noahs Ark video by Chris Bull, on Flickr Lego Noahs Ark video by Chris Bull, on Flickr Quote
chump Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 I would also suggest a photo from the elephant's side. If you can't find a photo, then perhaps the members here can help suggest something in the style of, but it's really tough to even tell that it's missing a trunk from this view. Quote
jezzabull Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Missing/broken trunk by Chris Bull, on Flickr Quote
chump Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 A profile view like this one from your Flickr account may be more useful for people to visualize. Quote
jezzabull Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Missing trunk by Chris Bull, on Flickr Thanks to all who have tried to help me with this. I have put a side profile picture on to help?!?! Quote
paul_delahaye Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 There is something mildly funny about this motor, branded Crouzet England Ltd, Brentford, Middlesex, and then made in France, Was the original UK Lego company not based in Middlesex? I seem to recall this from the old club magazines? Maybe they contracted out the mechanicals to a local vendor? Quote
6ix Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 There is something mildly funny about this motor, branded Crouzet England Ltd, Brentford, Middlesex, and then made in France, Well then, that motor probably never worked. Okay, I'll get my hat... Quote
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