The Twin Spinner

New fairground model of two rotating arms holding two separate carriages which emerged  from last years Wave Rider which was shown at St Albans, The Holy Trinity and at the SELMEC Exhibition.

Needing parts for the three new model I built this year, I was slowly dismantling many parts and finally decided to produce this new model, using the existing base and tower which I modified heavily, new wheel arches, the base changed and now supports a large platform for the two large carriages and the tower was reduced to half its original size.

The motor was placed in the centre instead, driving sprocket chains and gears to rotate both the newly designed arms. I wanted to make it simple, however in order to provide it with some lights, I decided to build a large canopy where i fitted three transformer lights.

I have mainly used deep blue Meccano parts along with some red and yellow & have added steps, a kiosk and a few minor details.

Eight large wheels in four wheel arches made the model easier to move and have an additional feature of a braking system to stop the model moving when desired.

The two boats has been placed slighly higher to compensate for when it rocks to avoid them hitting the platform floor.

Built in May 2013.