Bill Hudson 792 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Bob has not introduced himself yet but here are a few of his miniatures I am posting for him.Bob will have to explain them. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wm. R. Robertson 533 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I know Bob, he does great work and I hope he joins the forum...... And he he collects antique tools as I do.... Wait till I post my latest! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob McGinnis 13 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hi, Thanks Bill for posting the photos for me. The top photo is kind of my start in making miniatures. I made these in1983. When I was in high school my uncle had a logging business and I worked for him in the summers. So these all relate to tools I used working in the woods as a teenager. The Hammer and Drift are 1 7/8" long. The Blacksmith Tongs are 2 3/4" long. The Axe is 4" long complete with wedge in handle. The Cant Hook is 5 3/4" long. The second photo is a fully functional 1/3 scale .22 caliber Remington Vest Pocket Derringer, patented in 1861. It was my first miniature gun. I made it in 1995. All parts of it are the same type of material as used for the original. It is 2 3/4" long. Everything was made from raw materials. The cartridges are just "dummy" rounds, but have the "H" head stamp. The bottom photo is my favorite so far. It is a 1/3 scale .22 caliber "Emerson" tip-down Pistol. I made a full size one first that fires .22 caliber short rimfire cartridges. This one doesn't fire but is fully functional. I made a Walnut Case to display the Full Size and the Mini together. This was on display at the Craftsmanship Museum in Carlsbad, CA . On the internet just type in. Miniature Arms - Various Makers, it is shown along with other Miniature firearms. Just scroll way down to "Emerson" Pistol Set. Thanks much, Bob McGinnis. mcginnr@chorus.net Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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