Something a little different.

[ben2008]

A Musical Bank

I made this for my great grandson. It plays "I've been working on the railroad" when you drop a coin in the slot on top. It is a small bank slot musical movement.

 

Edited November 2, 2020 by ben2008

[wombatie]

That is awesome.  I know a couple of adult males that would love it.  Well done.

Marg

[lawson56]

Now that is just so Awesome.

[daveww1]

fantastic job

[amazingkevin]

Tinkerers have a way of creating great projects like this!!!

[ben2008]

22 minutes ago, amazingkevin said:

Tinkerers have a way of creating great projects like this!!!

You're right Kevin. I kind of made it up in my head from plans I have seen through the years and stuff I had laying around forever. I made all the wood parts myself. I already had the clear acrylic side plates from left over projects. The wheels I have had for ages and have no idea where they came from. They are probably 20 to 25 years old.

The musical bank is supposed to be whimsical and the color scheme is all mine. I made that up too from some old Delta acrylic paints. You can't see it, but on the back is stenciled in gold lettering. Engine #1. 

It was fun to make and so far my family likes it especially my great grandson who is 6. It's not meant to be played with. For one thing the wheels don't move. 

[flarud]

I like it!  But did you make an exit door for the money?  LOL

[ben2008]

5 minutes ago, flarud said:

I like it!  But did you make an exit door for the money?  LOL

Yes, there is a hole on the bottom with a removable plug.

[namunolie]

great idea  great job~~