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Here you'll find loads of information about A.C. Gilbert Erector sets and many other famous construction systems: histories, system profiles, a Model Gallery, building and restoration tips, downloads, and much more. Enjoy your visit, and come back again often! **SEND PHOTOS OF YOUR LATEST MODELS!**

Maurice's Erector Parachute Ride A.J.'s Erector Wrecker A.J.'s Erector Dump Truck Maurice's Erector Roll-O-Plane Heinz's Electric Locomotive Jared's Erector Fighter Plane Erector Windmill Models Erector Radar Models Erector Stiff Leg Derrick Doc Revisits Dan Dare Doc Revisits Metalcraft Merkur Giant Excavator A.C. Gilbert Erector American Model Builder Meccano England/France Merkur Czech Republic Mignon Germany Stokys Switzerland More Mega Model Designs Erector Truck History Airship-Dirigible Model Designs Solar Power Your Models Lighting Models with LEDs Manuals and Inventories SELECTED AIRSHIP MODEL DESIGNS THROUGH THE YEARS Images from Instruction Manuals for each System Shown          Welcome to the slideshow! Click Start to watch an automated slideshow Click Next (or Previous) to step through the slides one at a time