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Sunday, February 19, 2017 - 04:41 AM UTC
Cix Models presents two new models of items usually seen on markets or rural areas, a balance and a corn sheller.
They are both antique items that, however, may still be seen in use so the time frame is quite large.

The balance is a big one, for medium weights, and its main parts are made of resin. There are also several delicate parts in photo etch, which allow it to be movable. As a bonus, there is a demijohn in this set.

The corn sheller is made of resin as well, and again it includes a photo etch fret with some parts. It comes with a sieve that was often used together.
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Many Thanks Jim
FEB 19, 2017 - 01:53 PM
These would make great dio additions and I wonder if anything like these were found throughout Europe or Soviet Russia?
FEB 20, 2017 - 09:11 PM
WoW...capolavoro complimenti!...masterpiece! Absolutely yes, the identical model scale but all metal is still in use today, not only among traders, farmers or bakers but were also found in many train stations or at the borders
FEB 21, 2017 - 01:13 AM
Yes, the scales would also be at home on a Railroad freight platform I think.
FEB 21, 2017 - 03:29 AM
Andrea, would the sheller be hand cranked or belt driven? it made me think a small one cylinder kerosene engine might be a perfect next addition.
FEB 21, 2017 - 05:03 AM
My grandmother in Italy had the same one and was hand cranked infact the wheel has the round section and not flat to hold the engine belt
FEB 21, 2017 - 10:14 AM
Hi guy, thanks for the compliments.....these items have been in use until a few years ago in our countryside.... My grandmother had them Cool idea Mike.... Andrea
FEB 21, 2017 - 12:20 PM
"bascula" has various uses ..... campaign .... train station .... farm store ..
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