More 1/2" Scale models

This Mt. Vernon Flatcar is all made out of brass and sequin pins as the rivets. Each one is drilled and soldered. These are the old aluminum wheel sets that Johnny Lower was selling. I just bought some wheel sets from Karl Kruger in NY last year that are real nice also.

1/2" scale

1/2" scale

1/2" scale

1/2" scale

1/2" scale

1/2" scale

For My CMB Friends

This is some of the Circus World Museum Schlitz Circus Train I started building in 1/2" scale. This particular warren flatcar is made out of brass with all the rivets being individually drilled and soldered. I broke a bunch of miniature drill bits. More photos tomorrow.

1/2" scale

I carved this one at home at night. Around 1977, I think.

1/2" scale

I carved this during my lunch breaks while working for the city of St. Petersburg, Florida back around 1977 I guess.

Chinese State Circus in England ( from John Evans )

Circus Fan and friend John Evans graciously allowed me to share these photos with you that he took last year of a show called the Chinese State Circus while it was in England.

Chinese State Circus in England ( from John Evans )

Chinese State Circus in England ( from John Evans )

Chinese State Circus in England ( from John Evans )

Chinese State Circus in England ( from John Evans )

Chinese State Circus in England ( from John Evans )

Chinese State Circus in England ( from John Evans )

Chinese State Circus in England ( from John Evans )

The Season is Over

Well, the season is over, My show pulled out of the Chesterfield County Library in Chesterfield this morning and everything is back in Winter Quarters now. We had a nice eight week run in one spot. The crowds were very appreciative.

We pulled another 10 week showing at the Cheraw Library earlier this year then took most of the summer off. There is lot's of work to do this winter though. With most of the show equipment being about thirty years old now, there are many repairs to be made. The guys working in the Carpentry shop are going really be busy this year. I've sold all the elephants, caged animals and horses so there won't be anything to feed this winter. I'll try to lease some next spring.

The Season is Over

Here is another angle.

Wm. P. Hall farm

Here are a few tidbits in the local Lancaster, Missouri newspaper. This is from the Lancaster Excelsior on April 25, 1929.

Wm. P. Hall farm

This was in the Lancaster Excelsior on June 13, 1929.

Wm. P. Hall farm

This was in the Lancaster Excelsior on August 6, 1929.

Wm. P. Hall farm

This was in the Lancaster Excelsior on July 18, 1929.

Wm. P. Hall farm

This was in the Lancaster Excelsior on July 25, 1929.

Wm. P. Hall farm

This was in the Lancaster Excelsior Nov.14, 1929.

Uncle Tom Shows

Here is a show from the past. Historically speaking, there was not much ever written about them either. This ad is from Lancaster, Missouri in July, 1929.

Robbins Bros. 1938

Here are five pictures of the Jess Adkins / Zach Terrell ( Cole Bros. Circus owners ) 2nd show called Robbins Bros. Circus in 1938. Thes are all William Koford photos that Al Conover was selling.

Robbins Bros. 1938

Robbins Bros. 1938

Robbins Bros. 1938

Robbins Bros. 1938

Its November

I was trying to catch me a turkey today. Then I got caught making off with a pumpkin. Its time to be thinkin' about them there Turkeys and Pumpkin pies, ya' know!

Its November

I was watching TV today when I realized that Turkey Season has already started. Be very careful!

The Circus 1870s-1950s by Taschen

This is the new English langauge only version that has come out. The book is amazing. There are 385 pages and it is a hardback. The book is 13 1/2" tall x 9" wide x 1 1/4" thick. I've got a couple in my Circus Store already at http://www.thecircusworld.com

The price is amazing also. $25.00.