Model Aveling and Porter 10-Ton Road Roller 1931
Image Details
| Title | Model Aveling and Porter 10-Ton Road Roller 1931 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1969 |
| Full Description |
Cherry Hill constructed the Aveling & Porter Road Roller model by studying general arrangement drawings supplied by Aveling Barford. She also took detailed measurements of the original 10-ton roller No. 14277, dated 1931. This was the fifth model created by Cherry, taking 2,500 hours between 1966 and 1969. It was the first of her models to receive the Championship Cup, later known as the Gold Medal, when it was presented at the Model Engineers Exhibition in 1970. Scale 1/16th and 0.75 inches to 1 foot; weight in case 16kg; measurements 15 x 5 1/2 x 7 7/8in Nameplate reads 'Aveling & Porter' |
| Archive Reference | IME/13/7/64 |
