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A carousel ride

from past to present "Slep up! Stq) up! Sec Ihr puppet shmo

und the performiii^ anhiah.... Mmvl at the jug

and their carriages presented a grand specincle with

with the arrival of the industrial revolution at the beginning of the 70th unliiry. Now, tnrrclii/g

occurred bctvcen U8Q and IS90. and coincided

their rich cosiumes, precious ifones and inagiiifiThe Golden Age ofeoiintry fairs centfabrics. The exlravagaiil liariiesses ofthe hors es (rt that time woe spectacular, and this opulence a tiync of tradltkm and the can be scat lodny hi the decorative wooden horses of modem age, the Golden Age of country fairs contemporary carousels.

The carousel's origins can also be traced back

Ride-type attractions of this period, which available to all social classes(uid all a^,

were imagnintive, original and aesthetic

uvre

tO!tga7ne inspired by co7nbnl training in the Middle Ages: ring piercing. J/i this cowpelitiou, the rider shoxvs offered more interesting and niaix elaborate had to pitrcc a smil copper ring dangled from a presentations both ifi dccomtioe arts and in finr art.

glers. the dancers and the nnisicuius,... And abow pole or brackel with his sword or lance. This game all, buy a tieketfor afm\(n$ik ride the beau' probably provided the inspiration for the carousel with the uTooden horses thai we know today. ofcaroHseh. Step up! Step up!"

this aristocratic game which xoas much tn vogue al

Thanks to this new energy source, slcam

As early as the end ofthe 17th ctnitiiry, young From the traveling drcuscs of the Middle /)! EngUiiui. slcant power revoluHvnizeil Ages to today's huge theme parks, cnrviisels have French noblemen trainedfor these gani£S by ridtng the development of the carousel, find cart-horsrs alrniys drawn a crowd and excited both young and legless wooden horses: these were supporied on a were Ivhig replaced by steam engines. A steam oid. From the frst cttuestrian tournaments xvilh central pole and mckcd by servants. Tirruing this engine placed at the center ofthe carousel turned it way arid that, the riders air}icd their lances at rings hung about them. Country frik took up the idea of faster and thus offered the riders more cxcilement,

their rows of knights and sumplnoiis corringes, to thefairground carousels unth 'uvodcn horses gUHering with color and tight, eoerything was spccfaele

were of simple construction with Iittic nniaificnta-

between sites.

and dnilc. Suf where did these works ofsculpture court. Thefirst carousels became a popular arnuse- carousels became larger, Sotrw had a second level inent for country folk who paid to ride these rudi- and coniairied more rows of horses and carriages, and imagination springfrom? Let's have a look. inmttnry wooden horses•a pale huiiaticn ofthe ele Their dccorafio/t was more elaborate; the wooden fousting and ring piercing gant scats found in the fine carriages in which the sides were used Jo support sculptures, painted aristocracy rode. Henceforth, carousels presented 7miral5iyr mirrors. For example, thefamous "Eden fn the tounioments vfthe Middle/^es. which even/one with the opportunity to enjoy a diversion Palace" carousel had at its heart a small coffee shop, dreii< knights from all over, the nohilily held one thai hod until then been refiervedfor nobility. a dxnice floor and several ga7tn' stands. H toits 2a U7itil the etui of the 19fli century, carousels meters lojig and required 17 rail cars to move 't particular quality in the highest esteem:the ability tofight on horseback. Yet, "ioustmg."fudged lobe

extremely dangerous, was disccnlinued midway

ihivugh the I6th century, and rcpiaccd by equeslri- lion, xi'itli perhaps txoenty wooden horses somewhat Other inncwations. such as a system ofcra7ikan pageants at Wic of the J?lh centun/. rustic in shape. These carousels revolved on a cen shafts which allowed the horses to rise andfail, tadlarge group.* ofriders executed intricate innneuvers tral axle and ivere propdltd hy a horse, n mule or a icalty Iransfitrmed the look ofcarousels. And pctro' wtlU their lances or swords. Huge parades of riders man who pushed, pulled or turned a crank. Icum. natural gas and electricity rvcntually fueled

theglitter oflishH, Members of the travelmg rrrt cermmimity disph^ed the high {\iialily oftheir morhnmship m this Golden Age. Evenfl^ue. expert or not. could(rppreci-

Ultle larger than those of a regular carousel, with

had the appeal of« grand Iheater. hi the center, the main feature was a superb carousel, its animals a

The first carousels had animals which were

Realistic horses

rocked. And a dunce floor mu all nround Ihr nient. Then some carousels used chains to suspend

enormous canopied ca^ages wMch pivoted or fiKtencd to the pfatftyrm and had no vertical movC'

Music Please!

became thefair within thefair!

passers-byl The sculpting and Ihe ormrmentation

dropped. This extra movement helped to lure

The outer ring of horses on the carousel remmned stationary while the inner rings rose and

the animalforms. With the ifwention of the "Jump ate the exceptional work of these sculptors of mii' carousel! & gallop" mechanism in IBSO, the carousel ride nulls. The real-life rtuderings of many of the Thesecarousel houses presented a dream decor became more exciting, with Ihe movement of Ihe mcnagericfi combined with the superb quality of the sculpting could reveal Ihe smallest anatomical and were a special meeting place for lovers. TYuly horse almost approximntiug that ofn real horse. detail ofa hoof and shoe, or the facial veins of the moving parndiscs and exceptional entertainment callers, they were extremely successful and quickly horse. Cnransel httuses

When sfeizni replaced nnimal poxocr, the rota tion of the carouse] by the steam engine activated the organ mechoiusm. "Cylinder" organs were lim ited to afew tunes similar length, and were soon

its circular motion.

the air, ready to leap.

floor, the galloping horse achieved an oscillating

Finally, lhauks to a mechanism set under the

carousels.

rabbits and dragons, which were found on later

common for other onima!forms such ns cals.frogs,

Rarer was the rearing horse, which had its hind feet attached to the platform and its fore legs pawing the air. This rearing position ttms also very

pended

out in front, the jumping horse seemed to be sus

extended, thefore legs bent and the neck stretched

carousel, uot only to aimounce Us presence hi Ihe were attached by a cross-bar to Vie crankshaft mech middle of a busy fairground hut abo to emphasize anism built into the carousel's ceiling—when one horse rose, the next descended. With the hhid feet

its own Instrument, There had fc be music with a

v/i these larger and more colorful carousels were Exlnwagaiicc certainly characterized the best ofIhe country fairs in this Golden Age. With its mix Whether tt was a barrel organ played mamially extremely delailed. of stifles and colors, the hubbub of Ihc cwwd. the by wandering musicians, or one of the huge organs The /limping horses were placed side ly side hi whistling of Ihe steam engines and the sHmiilation with more than a hundred keys, each carousel had the inner rings in groups o/two, three orfour. They

ofartificial lighting, the countryfair was a specta cle ofexcess andfrivolity. Carousel builders were eager to make their

dccvrntions ever more sumptuous and luxurious to attract bigger crowds. Dcoiralive elements were imprssively large in size and weight. Among these

amazing attractions, one type of carousel in partic ular occupied a place ofprivilege at countryfairs.

replaced by "roll" organs where a system ofperfora

band.

imitate various musical instruments, giidng the audience the impression they were listening to a live

The "King of Carousels." a carousel house, tions rolls of thick paper allowed for an infinite variety ofmusical pieces. Certain models could even

bad a huge canopy, the facade ofwhich could span 25 to 30 meters jn length. Topped with sculpted

statues several meters in height, its front was deco-

with velvet, and with Us backdrops and paneling,

rated with murals and bordered by nuniervus stat ues. The interior of the building. Us walls draped

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moiXTfient, slmllnr to tlutt ofa nal gnlloping horse-

Its stnHce IMS thesame ns that ofthe jumping hvrsc-

Some French airouseis also offered n whole

menagerie of domestic pets and farmyard animals

The Golden Age also mo a style of theme

carousels that comprised one animal species onlu, The mostfamous were "^te Cot Carousel," anoth er with eorvs and of course, one with pigs. Gerinan carousels

English enrouaels

However, jis ring piercing Tuns never practiced in England, EusiUsh airouseis nluiays turned clock wise. The ruier ^ould lliiis mount his hoi'Si'fram the

docku'ssc. The piercing game was ilte origin of Ibis peculiarity: hi order to pierre the cop}un- ring, the rider's right hand needed to be on the outside as most of the knights uvnr

it should he menthmcd that tire majorily of European and American carousels turned counter'

7b each his own horse and carouselI such as eats, dogs, caws, rabbits, donkeys and espeBnglisb carousel borsen xoere ailjumpeis. One daJly pigs. The latter were often considered rts mas- other characteristic Ihey shared was the double-scat While some carousels had only fixed Itorses. cots and good-luck charms, sp lhat would explain saddle that allowed fii'P people to ride on one horse. other more sophislicntcti ones had beticecu t:oe>lt^J their frequent use on French carousels. With their Extravagant harnesses, small designs painted on atid^rty iumpiiig animals arranged iu ?Tiiys. They large, pendulous ears and their curly lads, the pigs the bodies of the animals - such f?s flowers, penwere spread out among the rocking carriagi^ tohidi on French carousels had nn j'rwisriWe charmI hideous heads ofpeople or nnUnais • were all were sometimes large enough fo holdfive people. typically Fiigiisli,

Other carousels offered n mix ofjumping hors es andfixed pkus set In several rows. The carousel horses did not differ just in stance. There xoere rnamj other tutip bi which they con

Full of fun and high spirit, the Ceriuan

trasted: the group setting, the design of the Iread

(placing of Ihe e}ies. shape of the nosfrils) or the

carousel horses seemed to prance proudly, V> begm with, their coots were dappled with gray or black. As this ii'iTS difficult W paint, these round spots

mane (volumhions hoir. straight or curl\/}. the har ness (designs and oriiamcntatian of the saddle, bri dle) and also the tackle (couplings, stirrups).

uvrc often encrusted Tuilh jewels for emphasis. and the itcck curved to the some side, Saddles were distinguishable by their hallcnvedform and rounded pommel. Amfricaii carousels

were replaced inrr time by larger black patdics, left side, as dielaled by equestrian traditwt\ The ill nddition to these dijf^ejices, the countrif Fantasy and I'mbellalnucnt characterized the har English carpu>el horses were Ihcrcfine easy to iden origin also influenced the appearance of the nesses of the Cermau carousel horses:fringes, nuil- tify, as their left sides luul much more ehiborate aimust'l. trple flourishes. cn>s.y-lacmg and other decoration.^ work. They all had the nunie sculpted on the left sule Ffeitch carousels

French carousel horses uvre distinguishable

cherubs. Animals were also various • ostriches,

stancas - galloping, prancing, bowing and llic buck-

by their(luiet appearance, mid thciv coats were often Gerinun carriages looked like gondolas or Articrican horses were of linpmsive size and Harnesses were exactly like those used (?f the sleighs, most often installed on wooden whccis and elaborate sculpUng. While siinji; optedfor »t time ofthe Gahlen Age. sucli as a classicflat saddle decorated with mermaids, warriors, eagles and realbtic style which was classic anil elegant, others clwsc to beJlamboyant with a greal deal of decoraHon, American carousels used m
and a siiddk blnnket coverhig part ofthe hind tjuar-

ens and tigers ceiniprised the German menagerie.

tcrs. The rear legs were a Ultle short and the heads a goats, swans, giraffes, lions, sheep, peacueks. chick

little laigc, resembling small trotting horses.

entirely by our nrf/sfs, who were inspired by the work ofFrench painter jean-Honore Fragonard. His paintings, filled with rich colors and allegorical

above all, that it will bring back the enchantmetft

Thanks to you, The Enchanted Oirousei wiU soort come to life. We hope that it ivill delight you, and

scenes. aHo:u us to revisit the cherubs, historical characters and aerial landscapes ofour ancestors.

The earliest meniiou of a circus with wooden

ing hfpical of rodeos. TItcir lo^sUrnstyle saddles tocrc oftri accotnpafiied by accessories such as las sos. giins or UniUd Sfnfw fags. The conts of American carousel horses - beige, jtiebalii or striped, find highly lacfiiicrcd • refected the many different types ofhorses native to the U.S. horses in the United States appeared in a newspaper the advertisement which touted the pleasures ofrid

at the beginning of the ISOOs. Amusingly enough, and magic ofthe countryfairs of the Golden Agcl

a/TS^-afZ^ President

Paul Gallant

ing these horses also mentioned that these rides Bnjoyl were highly recommended by doctorsfor improtiing one's blood circulation!

tour persomt Carousetfrom the Golden Age The carousel which will soon take shape in

your hands could very well have existed tn the Golden Age. it will lake you back to tlw tuni ofthis century as ninny of its features are evocative of the carousels of this lavish period, the richest in the his tory of carousels, "nirt's why we chose Ihis model. Yet. although fashioned in the Golden Age style, The Enchanted Oiroiisel fs fl completely original artists.

design created purely by tlw irnitgiuatlon of our The horses' maguificcnt white coafs recall those of the French carousels. Watch them sway to the sound

urious carriages typical ofthe carousel /ifuses ofthe

ofmusicfrom the barrel organ and between noo lux Golden Age. Twent%{-fwe superb {llustrations deco rate the canopy, the rounding boards and the base of The Enchanted Carousel They have been created

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Le carrousel:

d'hier a aujourd'hui

tourue une manwelle.

chevid. lift mukl ou un hominc, qui pou^e. tire on

Jusqii'd hfin du 79e skcle, les manages sont carrousels iquestres au debut du 17c siccle. De grands rassemblcments de cn^aliers y cxdcutent des des constructions simples et sans ornement. commanccuvrcs avcc leur lance on kiir ipie. C<;s twsto prcnant une vmgtnine de chevnux de bois d la difilis, aceompagncs dc chars, offrent inise en silhouette plus ou moins rustique. La rotation des scene grandiose et prisentent un deploiemeul dc ruandges outourd'uii axe central est assuru par un costumes, de pierreries cl d'itoffes luflguflques. Le

USge d'or de la fiteforaine

luxe des hamachemeiiis des clunmrde ccttc dpoquc

csf ipoustoiiflant et il se refrouvc dans Its decora« Approchez. npproclvz! Veitez voir k specla' Uotis des chevaux de fto
saisir d I'aide d'utie lance, des anneaux de culvre

place aux dtevnux-vapcur, La •• locvmobilc » a

du carrousel et les chevaux de trail laissent leur

coiiwicforce motrice reuolutiointe ie dcveloppeinent

Ell Angleierre, iuWisation de la vapour

gent d'imaginalion. d'excentricite et dc poesie.

d toutes les classes socialss et n tons ics dges. rcgar-

Les attractions dc cettc dpoque. ddsormais oiivcrtes

plan des ddcors et des ohjets de I'ari fbrain, les pro ductions les plus intcrcssantes ct les plus dlaborces,

i'origine du carivusel est igakment asscdie Pdriode charnicre entre la tradition ei I'avaftt-garde, admirer (es fongleurf. les danseurs et les musi6 un jeu inspire des exereices d'eiitraiucmenl la Bcllc tpoque de la feie f>mine s'etend de 78S0 d cieiis... El surtout, prencz loi billet pour uii voyage fantastif^ue d bard du plus beau dcs nuin^ges. aux combats du Moyen Age:If jcu dc bagues, Dans 29iO et coincide avec Vffvcncment de la revolution cttie course, des caifoliers lances an galop devnient iitdustrielk du dAul du 20c skcle. Elk offre. sur le Approciicz. appradiez!»

clitvaux soul relic's d un pivol central et pousses par

Dcs files foraiiics du Moyen Age aux suspeiidus il im potean ou a une potenee. C'est ce Immtiscs pares d'altractions d'aujourd'lud. les car- feu qui insptrera. plus particuliirement, la crcallon nusels onl toujours impressianne et fail river les du mmiige de chevaux de bois qn'on connaU pelih et les grands. Des prewkrs carrousels aujourd'hui. icjuestres, auec hiirs (juadrilles dc cavaliers el leurs Des la fin du I7f sOele, les Jeunes nobles chars somplueux, flux maneges dc chevaux de bois. frangais montent des chevaux de bois sans jmttbes eclfltouts dc couleurs et dc iumieres, tout dans le carrousel ii'est que spectacled eblouisscniciit. Mais afin de s'cntrainer pour dts concaurs de lance: ces d'oii vlenijcnt ces chefs-d'ceuvre de scti/pfur^ ei

Ires en vogue dans les coitrs. Les proniers matiiges devienncnt un amiise}nc}it populairv ou les paysaus

toiks peintes ou de mfroirs. Par exeiiipk, Ic cclcbn'

utiUsecs pour supporter ie pcids dc scnlpturt'^i

cciup pins etabard: des facades de bois peirvent elte

rtrngees de chars et de chevaux. Leur decor est beau-

dxuxknie dtagc et Us contiefinent encore plus de

vapeur sont plus grandsi on y ajoule pnrfbis u't

Grdce a cette energie nouvellc, les cnrrousek i

d'imagination? Cotnojent ont-ils evoluc h tmvers des serviteurs. Tout eti tournanl. les cavaliers visciit vapeur. piflceeaii centre du manege. Icfait tounu'r des flmrcau.\ siluis 6 rextirieur avec leur lance. Les plus rapidemcnt et offre ainsi encore plus ds sensa fbrains riciiperent celte idee de jeu aristocratique. tions aux passflgcrs. les ipoques? Voyons W)in

Desjeux tquestm aujeu de ha^es

Lors des Murrjjjs du Moyen Age, auxqiiels payent pour monter des chevaux de bois rudlmenpartlCTpent plusieurs Cfrvaliers, la noblesse met taires, pale imitation des arislocrales itionte's sur des en valsur utie qualiti Jes plus estime'es:I'hflbiletc skges dleganh ressctnbhinl d de grands chariots. au combat eqiieslrc. Jugecs trap dangerenses, Dordnavant,le carrousel offre d tous la possibilityde ces joules cluvaleresques soul abandounces vers jouir d'un divertissement jusqa'alors rhervi i la la moitiidu 7 Be skcle. pour ctrc rvftrplacees par des uoblesse.

carrousel Bden Palace abrite sous

vasie

archiiccture. et les dimensions et le poids de chaque

(e carrcusel-salon, est

un immense chapiteau dont lafiifode peul atteindre

i£ * rot des carrousels

place privitegiee dans les fetesforaines.

chapUeau un petit cafi-bar, iine piste de ctanse et pih:e ddeorative. Pami ces attractions spectacuplusicurs startds de jeux. J7 pre'senle unefiigade de leires, uii type de carrousel partkulier occupe une transport par dtemin defer!

26 nidlrvs de Img et rtecessite 27 uiagans pour son

D'autres iuucoations, comme le sysiemc des

au milieu de toutes les autres attractwasJbraines.

Quandia vopeur remplace Iq traction animale,

le micanisme des orgues est desomiais aclioe par la

mites b quelques airs de musique tons de meme

relation du carrousel, done par la machine b virpeur du manige, ics orgues tUts ■ a cylindres » sent li-

ment fixis solldemeni h unc piaie-forme et n'ef-

Les animauj des premiers carrousels soni gindrale-

Des chevaux aux allures rdelUs

mlebreqidns ([ui font mcnter gt descendre les de 25 a 30 moires de longueur. Surmontde de sta hngiieuK ct Us sent bientOt renrptacds par les orgues chevaux, traiisfonnent radicalenient ('aspect des tues sculpt^es de plus/eurs metres de haut,safaqade " d cartons » dont le systhne de cartons perfore's carrousels. i£ pdtrole. le gaz et I'^ectrieif^(jui vlen- esS deconfe de fresques el bord^ de nombreuses permet de varler le r^eiioirc musical a i'infini dront ensuite, permettront d'ajouter eclat et sailpttires. L'intirieur du bdtiment avec ses murs Cerfnins tnodeles arrivent mime a reprodurre le son lumlcres oux manages. copilonn^s de velours, ses loHes el scs boiserics, a de plusieurs instruments donnanl ainsi au public des allures de grand thsdtrti, Au centre. Vattraction I'impression d'entendre uncfiinfiire.

Les Elements d'atl forain de In Belle ^potjue

principale esl luxucux carrousel, equipe' d'atiimaux uH peu pius gros quc ceux des carrvusels ciassiques. el d'dnormes gvndoles b baldaquin qui piwtent on basculenl. Une piste de danse est mime amdnagie autour du carrousel!

revilcnt une quality d'ex^cution remarquable. Experts on non. tous peuvent admirer le travail exceptionnel des sculpteurs animaiiers. L'ingMosit^ des nomhreux assemblages s'allie d la

d'animation extrnordinaires, its connaissenJ u^i

dans lafitel

d une cheoauchie rdclic.

ment deln monture s'airprochimt diwanlage de celui

par un musicicit Itinerant, fusqii'iiux immcnses

revicnt d'atttrer Vnttentlan et de sdduire, b Vap-

Miisique s'il vous plaW Les chevaux de la ranges exterieure demcurent stohcnnatrcs, memc quand les cheoaux des rangees De I'orgue de Barbarie. actlvd mauueJIemcnt inlericures motUent et descendent. Cest b ciix que

succis cvnsidirable et deviennent rapidement lafite

finesse de scuipiure, rev^aiif les moiudres details fectuenl aucun mouvemenr vertical. Cepeudant, analomiqucs conme le relief d'un pled ct d'linfer. Ces carrousels-salons offrcnt tnj decor de rive ccrtoms Mnuwscis comportent des animaux qui se ou mcmc les veinesfiiciales d'un cJieval. et wn lieu de rencontre privHe'gie pour les balan^enl, suspendus d des cfiarncs. i4i'ec ('inven amoureux. Vcritables paradrs ambulants, centres tion du - mecanisme de sauf et de galop * en 1880. le tour de manege deoient plus excitant, It mouveLes carrousels-salons

L'excH cst ccrtamernent ce qni caraci&isc le

micux lesptesfijrnines de la Belle ^.poque. Avec le

cst le spectacle de I'oulratice et du verligc.

mdlange des styles el des couleurs, Ic vacarme de la foule, le sijflemenl des machines d vapeur et la surendiere des lumlcres arlificieUes, lajite fbraine

orgucs comportani plus de cent touches, chaque proche du Plus gros et plus colors, leur Lesfabricants de manges said soucieus d'dh- manigcposside son propre instrument,la musique scvlptvre et tears parures son! trbs ditaUle'cs. borer des decors de plus en plus somptueiix et esl indispensable a I'ambiance du manige, autant pour accompagner le mouvcmcnt drculaire des Les chevaux sauteurs sont disposes coteacdte cheoaux que pour signaler la presence du manige dans les rimgdes intdrieures, par groupes dc deux.

luxiisux afin de seduire les gens. Les Yemenis de ces decors impressionnent par le gigantisme de leur

frois 01* (juatre chevanx, Us sonl travcrsis pnr une

Man^s allemartds

d'ensemble, le dessfn de fa tite (pcrsition de I'oeii, ment. celui des cocbons.

barrcrcUe'c r5 fn« me'canismc fic vilclngquiu lo^^^dons forme iks naseaux) ou de la crhn^re (miches voluIf plajvnd dii mmiige: paidantqu'ii« dieval viojtte. mincuscs. plates ou lorlHlees), Ic harnachement soil voisifi descend. Avec lc$ pnltus de dcrri^c en fdessins et ornenKnts de la selk. de la bride) et

Plains de galetc ft de fougitc, Ics chcvmix des cxUiism. cfiles dc devmiiJI^chies e} Ucncolurf ten- iiicwe les assemblages (articulations etferrures). duc en evniU, Ic chevfil spuleur seinbic suspcndit Au-dela de ces ait^res. le pQi/$ d'origine esl aussi cflrrDuse/siT//f«m/Jrfs avpJl'/en/ pavancrfj^remfnt. A dctermimnt dans I'apparcncc da montures. I'origine, leur robe est pcintc dc fvnwiflures grise^ oil uoires. Mais difficiles d idaliur, ces tiifhes

La chariots allemands ressemblenl h des goudolcs oit a des trnuifoux, le plus souvent instalk^

djiiis les airs ft pr^t a s'ciivotcr.

sur des roues dc bois et de'cores de sir^ncs, de guer'

bassc-cour tels les chats, les diiens. les vaches, hs

CcrfflMTs rorrof/se/s frangais proposcni aussi toutc une menagerie d'animaux domcsHqucs et dc

lions. luoiiloHS. paons. poulcis et tigrcs composent

riers. d'aigles el de chcriibins, Des oiuwaux aussi varids que Ics fn
meau anviirii.

wleur par le rc/Ifl de bijoux incrusl^. Les selles sant reconntiissables d knrforme creuse et au poin-

crois^es ct autrvs de'corntions soiit souvent mises cn

mantis :franges,fioritxires nH*/ti'pies, lanieres eutrc'

caracteriscnt Ic haniachemeut des chcuoux alk'

laches noircs grossihes. Lnfnntnisieet la surcharge

arrondics sont rfinplace'ss avec If iemps par des

des cfutMiix sauteurs.

Manegesfrangais les dievmix aibr^, yluif rares. out te pnltes de dcmeivfixecs au 50/ ct ccllcs df devniitJidchies dans les air^. Cette position cabre'e esi d^aleinetil Les chevaux des carrousels fraugais se d/sfrh popuhiiv pour les pcrsoniuiges de chats, de tiuguent par leur sobrlf'te' ct kur robe est souvcnt grcnouiUes, de lapius ct de dragons qiie I'on retmi- blanche. Les luirnnchcuients sontjidelcs a ce qui csf vcra plus tard sur ccrlaUis airroiiscls. utillsd pendant la Belle Epoque. soil unesellf plate classiqne et un tapis de scHc recoiwrant une partic Ffnalcnrent. grace a i*f* iridcsnisnic placdsous du flaiic irrri^, Des membres aiiteriears uii pen le phncHer. Ics clievaux gahpants out pluf6t un courts et une tete parfsis un pen grosse dounent nu* mouoemenl ysci//flh'j>¥, rappelant celui du cheval chevaux de bois frangais des allures de pelits trob stn galop. LevT morphologie esf }a mSme que celle teurs.

A cJiacun son cheval of son caroussel I

La Belle Epoque connnit ^galeiueni une mode inenl exIraragaiiL aitquel se milcnt parfbis das

Ahrs quc cerlains manages ne co/iiportcnl que des / et rctmbantcs et leur queue Les cbeiiaux sont tons des sauteiirs. asscoir cinq pcrsonnes. D'autrcs maneges dits cn *ire-i?ont.7^£»i, /es cochons des carrouselsfrangais Une (lutrc carnctdristique marque la cavaleric •t mixtcs rcgroupent des chcvaiix sati/curs ct des ont nn charme irresistible! nnglaise : la selle d deux places qui permet a un sxijctsfixes sur plufieiirs rrmgdes. chfva! dc transporter deux passagcrs. Le harnnche-

Lcs cJicvaux de maii^gc nc di^reul pas seuk- de manages d tli^me unique ne comporiant qu'une petits dcssins sur le corps dc I'anivinl iflcurs, orL

mi'iil par kur position. Plusieurs aulres ceracteris^' seule esptcp animate. Les plus celebres sent flammes. tiles hideuses de personnages ou d'ani' celui des vaches ct, ^idcm- maux)sont aussi lypiquement anglais.

llques peniettent dc (es distinguer; la morphologie "Le manage des chats

Fait a notcr, la plupart dcs carrousels europikns et nnic'ricams touruaii dam tc sens chevniix de bois mix ^tats-U/ifs remonU au debut

La plus aucienne mention d'un eir/juc avec

bicntot. Nans csperons qii'ii fera i»o
Grace a vous. U Carrousel Eiichnnte' s'aulmcra

/fue

Le carrousel qii/ prendra bk/ildi forme entrc

ces

president

Paul Gallant

Bon plaisir!

iiwcrsc(ies aiguUics d'une nio»trc. tc jeu de bagucs des annecs 1800. dans un /oiirnai Fait cocassc. surtout. snura iio(« rappekr la fi/erie et in est ^ lorigmf dc cetfc parlicuhinlc:pour attrayer I'annonce qut oanlail le plaisir de monter ccs magkdes/Stesfbraincs de la Belle ipaqiie! I'galcmcnt

chevaux

uirnfionnaif

I'mineau deaiivn. In main droitcdu cavalier devait

dievaudtiles ^taient graiuiement recomniand/es par les Mifdec/ns pour la circu/athn du sang/

dlaietit liroiHers.

se tronver rt I'exf^it'ur car In majority d'entn: enx

vos mains aurait pu existcr au temps dc la Belle

Votre carrouse!Belle ^po(}iie

d'une monire. Le cavalier pent ainsi atjourxhcr Ic

toiirjfcnt, au contraire, dans te sens de$ niguilies

Epoque. 11 s'inspire tics minces 1900 et plusieurs tie ses caracfe'ristfqiies nwfucnf Ics carrousels dc a'ltc

Cepcutinnl, coniinc lejeu de bagiics n'a jamms etc piatique en Angletcrrc. Ics carrousels atiglnis

citeval par la gauche, scion la tradition e'ljuestrf ilnblic. Ixs chcvaux dcs cnrroiiseis anglnrs sonI

Ses magnijiques chevaux a tvbe blaucltc rappellenl crux des corrousris jTaii^afs. Au son de la

une cre'ation lout afrit originale sortie foufdroft de I'lmagitiation denos artistes/

C'esI poutTjucrj noi/s I'awns choisk^ Mais bien tpi'i'l

pcriodefa.ste. la plus riche de I'histotre du carrousel.

soil de style Bel/c ^poque. le Carrousel Enchmitiiest

cotd.

doih' plus fdcili's d idcntijier, Ieurc6le gauche c'laiil beaiicoup plus ouvrnge. Us tons la crinibrr sailptce a ganchc ct I'cncoliire incnrvdede ce weute

Manages americaius Lps cbevaux amdrkains imprcssionnent par

duler entre deux gondoks luximses. typiques des

et leur sculphtrc trds elaborie. Aiors i\ue musiqiie d'argue de Barbarie, wus les verrez an-

certains manufaciurkrs optent pour un style ria-

leur

Uste, classi(jue el elc'gmit, d'autres choisissent pintdt carrousels-sahiis de !a Belle Bpoqiie. Vingt-cinq leJlajuboicment cl Ics twmbrcuses decorations. Les superbes illustrations orueni le chopHeau, la chcvaux amc'ricains adoptcnt des positions trcs courcmne et la base du Carrousel Enchaiitc. Elles dlversij^des allant du galop au piajfcnicnt en passant 0n( etc cnticrcmeiit cre'^s par nos artistes qui se

chaudcs el ses scdies allegoriques sc retrouvent

par la courbelte ef le saute-iuoulon typic^iie des SOrtJ inspires de Vmuvre du peintrv fran^ais }eanHonordFragonard. Seis univers reinplLs de eouleurs rod6js. Leur sellc, de type western, esf souvent accompagno.' d'acccssoires tel un lasso, urr fusU ou

ks pnysages acriens de uos crdaleitrs.

un drapeau des ^tats-Unis. La robe des chevaux dans les cherubbis. Ics personnages Imtoriques el ankncaitus, cafd flu hit. tachelee, tigrn ou zdbree, el Irh forlcfnent laquife, rejl^le la diversity des noinbreuses races Je chevaux de ce pays.

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Table of contents Table des watieres

Materials required User guidelines List of components Assembly procedures 1. Gluing 2. Making assembly pegs

.11 ...........12 .15 2D .......20 2D CoMSCjis au keieur

Materiel requis

.13

.13

23

,15 2D 2D

A multiples ^issewrs

Reperlcire des pikes Mdthodes d'ossemhtage 1. Ai^pUcation de la eolle 2. Confrctian des goupHles d'ossemblage'• 3. Confection des engreimges et des pikees

lU. Lepoide

JL

-41

38

33

.........21

..31 38

ni. La tnaniveUe

33

muld-layered components

3. Making gears and

D- Cenlerpole EL Weight

A\

IV. Le plateau etsastructure

..22

El, Wheelcrsnk

33

Lesode

rv. Platform and frame

69

La tour dc mSt

Y. Speed control

.65 75 35 34 36 .3D7 ,75

V Le rigulateurde vitesse VI. Ics vHebret^uins et les ehevaux VU. Les goiuioles VIU. Les Uunbroiuins etle toil iX- La poulie et Ic nmontoir A ctiguets X. Le clutpileau el la clef

211

Enwrf central

CabariH

Annexe :Plan du carrousel

.Eiicari ccrtfroL

.113 .125

Annexe: Installation du module musical

Rfigiflges Mise en garde : UlUisation des piles

VI, Crankshafts and horses

........35 .94

VE, Carriages VEl. Rounding boards and canopy

^.07

96

X. "Ibp and key

Ill 113

IX. Pulley and wind-up mechanism

Templates Adjustments

115

,Centerfo}d Centerfold

Beware: How to use batteries

Annex:Carouse} DlagTBtn Annex:Installing the musical module

be readily available prior to beginning assembly:

We recDmmend iSe toUowrng materials (not included with this kit)

■ 250 ml(5 i*z) de colle blanche h yapier

dt voiis procurer k inatertcl suizfant (rion inclus):

Afin tie bieri renliser I'assembhge du carroiise}, il at Kconimandi

Materials required Mote'riel rcquis

•5 oz(150 ml)while liquid paper glue.

9 Lin coutcQu bicn Iranclmnt de type x-acto muni d'une lame 'lo 20

• ISO mi (Soz)de vemis aeryUttue

FscuUatifi pour conserver votre carrousel plus longtanps :

•Tmrs piles "AA"

• Une petite scie a dentsfines.

•QueUfues dpmgles domestujiies.

•Quelques cure-dents. • Une rigk 6 mesurer d'au mains IS em.

d'au moiiie 30 x 30 an}

• Une presse (par exempU, deux planches de hois lisses

• Qiidques pinces a papier, pinccs d linge eu trombones

• line thne a angles on du papier de verre no 80 ou 100

• t/n prfif pinceau pour itendre la colle

ct depUifieura lames de rechan^

•Sharp X-Acto-Uke knife with #10 blade and spare blad^ • Thin brush to spread glue. • Nail file or sand paper# 80 or 100. •Some paper dips or dolhca pins. •Press weigh!(e.g. two 12"*12" wood planks), • Some toothpicks. • A ruler of at least 6 inch long.

•Some straight pins. .• A small flnc tooth'saw. • Three "AA" batlertes.

Optional items to extend carousel's life span: •S 02(150 ml) waler-based lacquen •Uny brush to apply lacquer.

• Un petit pinceau pour vemir.

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User guidelines

Rcdd Lhe beginning of this manual cajvfuJly as II contains importanl and useful tips. Also,

fellow the sequence of swps to the letter. Keep in mind that this Is not your average model buildhig project— this carousel actually works. AUcntion to detail and a methodical approach are key io proper assembly. Assembling the mechanism Wiuning: The mechanism is used to make the carousel tuirx.

pictograiD ^for the "manual" option or^ for

The carousel has been designed (o accommodBte two mechanism assembly options. The first Is the "autatnallc" option and requires a weight and a wind'up system. This option is longer and more difficult fe romplete. The second or "mananl" option works by way of gearwheels and a wheelcrank. The assembly procedure here Is simpler and faster, and recommended (or the Inexperi enced handy-hobbyist. Please note that whether you choose the "manual" or "automatic" option at the outset, you may change option during assem bly simply by making a few minor changes. Once you have made your selectian, just follow the "aulomattc" option as you make your way through the guide.

AJ) Items required for carousel os&cmbly are coded

Coding of components

(letter followed by a number). In general, letters refer to the carousel's key units.

The following lcon.< aroused to describe various tasks,

• Option A:"AutomaHc"

Option M:"Manual"

£2 iiiiii S.

^2

• Glue enttie front area.

G/ro' Mds'tick

• UlustraUon fadng up.

Illustration fadng down against the table tcTp.

elipitng Iheir Iwin end undrrs^c*. _



minutes.

Que endia back area.

Hang dry for

Press dry for "x" minutes (e.g. ujidemeadi woodplanks or your fingers, etc.)

w

I

Xoun I

•Pinch dry for

clothespin).

minutes

(e.g. using a paper clip or

Breakdown of manual

provides assembly instructions for a key compo

Each chapter is identified by a Roman numeral and

nent of the carousel. Qiapters begin with a dia gram (shaded)of the component followed by stepby-stcp assembly information, Including!

•OpSon

•Step mjmbec

be Added arc shaded)

•Assembly diagram (components to

method and period, if applicable

•Icon Indicating recommended drying

that will ccme into plav during step

•Table identifying additional items

•Expianatlorvx

Diagrams

Unie&s cthenvlsespedfied, all diagrams display front of unit. Roar view will be noted accordingly.

Detaching items

Carefully detach components and. with a pencil, Identify those whose code appears on the discard

ed section. If necessary, refer io the list of compo nents to ascertain their shape. Only detach compth nents reqtilred for the step cn progress. Use a

difficult to detach.

thin-blade knife to cut components that are more

Preucz k tempi de lirr(ttlculmmeiil hs preimervs pitj^cs Af ce Iwrcl, car elles contieiwcnt des con-

seAs Ires utiles. De mime, nsfteclezfidelciticul Tfrrfri; cMpes. Pour r^u^irwfre cnrroiisel. vous deprczfake prenve Av mlnutif ef Ae rndthmle. ctrr A ue

ni^Uiiiine rjui fbnctioime.

s'agit pas il'uii iimpk nnyd^k ^ cvIIpt, niais bien d'un MetUoAes d'assenihUige rfu tttdcanisine Note importmle:

un si/steme d'engreiuiges et tine maiiivcUe. Cetle dtmUre

Lm cnmusel esf coflfn df maniire b Oj^'rdeiix epHonfi d'assemb/agc pour If indcantstne scrvanf i le/ahr touplur. La premiere cplion a ruecanisme "automatiijue' /onvlitmne avct un poidt ft un sysl^iie Ac remoutoir. Cette apt/on etf y/iie longjte et plus difficile d rdaUeee. La deuxieme option d luicartisme ~miirtarUfonctiearu eoec ot'lio" fft pius fadle et plus nipide re'aliser. Noue sug^ gerons aux bricoleiirs wpins exjtdriHiente's At ehoitir atte

Uon en I'OKrj

rn p nppoilmil ifiiehpirs mu-

demidre option. Que vous eliolsisfiez I'optlou 'munurl' oil "aiitomnliijiie''^ il vows sera possible Ai changer d'opdificatio'ts. Unefois ootre ehoix etohli. vous n'noez iju'a

suivrc If pletogramme ^pour I'opUon •mirnueU ou ^ pour I'optioit 'nufomiitiiTueK au fit Aes instncfion.

Im coAificeition Aes pUoes Toiiles lei pidxi qui eiilrviil Aans la fiibrkatiflii Au car

rousel soiit codifi^es. Klks portent loutcs niit lelht sujpw A'uu chiffre. De/ofoii gin&ak. la Idtrer^fhtd un ^li'meiit m}k\rfiuu Au cnrrousei. Lestcdnes

Us icAiies sixivantes sont iit'lfi^ pour Acctttv les dl/^ /iivntvs {tpprirhcns:

• Option A:'Aiilomaliquep. Opfii"! M;

Collar sur toutc h surfatp irii rwto.

CoOer sitr fonte la eur/Ace iru verso.

ColLs el superposez let pihx9'E2 rf E3tneh's'iaul la trous etlebas dee pieces. ^

Ulustratiun mm uijjhief (contreSa fable)

niuslrailon visible (face a vous)

Uiisser sAclu-r i I'air libn

pcndirut X minutes.

Uisser se'dter sous presse ptiidatit r minutes sous uue pla/whe de bois ou euire los

*

Conseils au lecteur

Pmcer pendant x minutes(ovcc ime

trombone, etc.).

piiwe d papier, une pince A Unge. un

Organiaflttott du Jivrer d'mstructioits

Ouitjuc chfTpihv est nidirpi/par uu chiffre renaain f1

rouwl.

y Iroi/vereij au Afiiul. la schfnta (onibrr) At

explique rasseniblage d'un dement Iniportanl du cir-

:

I'dlduumi 6 asseiabler, puts les dijfiheiite.' dtapes d'assm'

blage. OtUes-ci comporUnI las ;^pjnts

•Oplion.

•Lt numdrv Ac i'dtape.

•LJn schimn A'assenfblage (Iss pieces ^ui n'tffjfjflt/ s'afouterDu en aciloit apparaisseut vmbtties).

de sAliage recommaiide, s'il y a lieu.

•L'icvne indirjuont la me'Ihotle el le tempi

qiiis'njeuterrt peudaiit VeJape,

• U'l tableau lAcntifianl Ics nouvellvspiices

— •l/n lexle apUcatif.

Les sclUmas

Une nole ludique s'Us pr^seutent une vue arribre.

Sauf escepllon, lous ks sehdnias sorti presentds dt face.

DAachage Aes pieces

Dfiathez Aifliceh'nwnt ks piias en prenant sofn d'hientlficT >11/ a'aytni celles Aoiit k cdAc drnieuma imprim^sur la r\'lailk. Si ikces$arrr. rdfircz-wusnu rCpvriPirr afh Ac

detacher, couper les pointllh's n I'aide d'wi coutcaii afine

bien rnvmallre kurfamie. Detaches seuhinent les pieces requises pour I'etape en coiirs. An fcescfii, ^ur pieces plus Aijficiks >i tome.

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Customer service

Si vous tW£i dcs quesiiotts. fUs suggestions au tfuelijue ajficultitjue ce soil, notre service d k cllentiU se/era tm plaisirde vous rdfrondre. Veiiiliez nous ^ire d i'ndress^ suhvtnfe en prentrnf sohi d'indi^uer ckirviient iws nom. arfressf el num&o de teiephprie. Prevoijez delni iie$d 6 semnines pour le

Service h la eiUnthle

Montreal (Quebec)

Station Youville

CP. 504

Le Carrousel Enchants

The Enchanted Carousel

traitemcnl de votre denraude.

For question:), suggestions or problems, please write our Customer Service Department ai one of the following addresses. Clearly indicate your name, address and telephone number. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for die processing of your request.

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The Enchanted Caronsel

Chcrmplain, N.Y.

P.O. Bo* 1714 U.S.A.

La ganntie de {jualild Wnbbif se Umite au ronptoBirnf sansftais de toute

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piice d^rcfuawe.

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ment of defective parts.

The Wrebbit Limited Warranty applies only to the no^rge replace-

help you visualize individ ual components in order to

This chapter is designed to

Ce repertoire vous permettra

plify ftelr storage. Each box

facilitate their cuttir^ and sim includes an illustration of the

component,its quantity, code and also refers you to the step

Num^ro de In carte

Number of the card /

en surplus.

Note: quelques pieces sont

Nous n'employons pas la lettre - 7• afin dWter foute confu sion. Notez(}ue les dessins du repertoire nesont pas it Vdciielle et que les pikces sont presentees deface.

oil elle se trouve.

et ie fwme'ro de la on des airte(s)

de visualiser chatjue piece nfin d'en fncilUer le dc'coupage et U rangetnenl. Qiaque case coinporte Ic desshi de ia piece, sa quantiie. son cade, le numdro de I'itape h laquellc elle sera uiilisee

during which it will be used as well as the number of the card(s) on which it is printed.

of the component-

The letter "I" will not be used to avoid confusion. Please note that illustrations are not scale size and show the front

Code de la piece

Piece's code/

certain components.

Note; Spares included for

Quantity/ Quantilc '

Dessin

Illustration /

^tape a laifukle la piece est rcquise

Step during the piece is required/

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IV 16xDn

IV

B*D17

V+Vl+VH+K

2xEl2

0

16xDl2

V

SxD19

4DYDfi

VI

IV

BxDlfi

rv

VI

IfliEll

4xDl5

VI

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iBw \ nG7

IxGU

16xM4

IxMlO

® ® 9xjl3

fixMll

IxMU

9 IxK4

• •O 6xJ15

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rv+v+K

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I'l

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® 0110x110 O0 O

r: O O0 2x]16

DC

0 2xKS

0 2xMS

IDxMlS

OO

ixMlg

4xQ6

/ . .A

9 3xM17

7xQ7

- 'S

9 lOxMlS

m 4xQ2

12xQ8

l^nglli:Kmin/Long0Bur;i6' III+IX

HI 99 IxQl .j-i^
IX

&videadh^ve

Scictostrtp/

THmd/Finde

II

Felted

9 lsM19

m

20xQ3

1xQ9 <

UQU

m

IxQU

2zQ20

9

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List of components / Repertoire des pieces

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VAx>d/Bc^ IX VVocd/ Bob Wpod/lob VI Wbod/Scds VI V+K Wood/Bois VI Length; 15 mm/Longweur:£5' Ungth: US mm/Longueur:4.5* 1 Length:5mm/Umgueut:12" Length;143 mm/LongMur:STT Length:32 mm/longueur;

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Annexe

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This chapter outlines the assembly procedures of tasks that will come up repeatedly. Read them carefully prior to starting actual assemhly in Chapter 1.

blagc propretnent dit, an diapHre /.

quar^trty of glue

prvce'der par dfapes.

While waiting for a

r

goiipilles d'assemblnge (pieces LI).

Le montage du carrousel s'effeclue avec des

Vasseitiblage du carrousel.

iiiserez la goupUk par In poinle dans lafcnle appropride. cl eujbncez-ia pourfixer la pi^e. CoUez les goupilles iuserdes afin de stabiliser

h) Pour assembler un c7d7r;cnl du ctrrroiisel,

en les pla^nnt dans une pince poidaut 15 miiuifes. n est conseille de preparer tottfes les goupilles avant de commencer {'assemblage.

a) Collcz Ivs troi$ eyiiisseurs dc charjitcgoupWe

mount the carousel

carousel's assembly.

Glue inserted pegs to stabilise the

appropriate slit and drive in to fasten.

b)When assembling a given carousel unit, Insert the tip of the peg through the

a) Glue the tliree layers of each peg and pinch dry for 15 minutes. We recommend that you prepare ail the pegs prior to beginning assembly.

Assembly pegs(items LI)are used to

b,

Making assembly pegs Confection des gouptUcs d'asscmblage

L'assemblnge fait apptl a cerfaines fne'thodes fjui itviennentfnfjuemment.Prctwz le temps de Wen les compmtdrt nviwt de commencer I'assem-

Gluing

fiices d colter eusetnWc. Afiii dcfaciUler I'lype'rntiotu w«s

ccuvrir la totniitpde I'une dcs deux sur-

Ln coUe doil toujows

Applkatw}i dc In colle total area of one of

The glue must always cover the the two surfaces

that must be pasted I'aide dit bcc versew de votrc lube de cotle

pouvez I'nppHciuer n

through tip of bot« et I'dfendrc iini^rtud-

together. To apply either pour glue tie and then spread

ment twee wire doigl

over surface

uniformly wifri lie papier

on d^ser ^ii fo//e

sur uii

your finger or pour

dre. Sf t^ous devei

ei utiliser im petit pinceau pour I'dlcn-

glue onto a sheet of paper and use a lltln brush to

surface cl fjue la colle

spread. To cover

glue dry too quick

large surfaces and avoid having the

me/'f. vous fkuwez

siche Irop rupidc'

and wipe off

01/ encore applujuer u/i peu plus de colle el essuyer i'exce'dent. Durwit Ic secJmge,

couvrlr jnir grmidc

ly apply larger

unit to dry you

VDU3 pouvez tre-

excess.

may work on other

vmlJer d'autreg

dfapes.

Steps.

f4

Some componente require flwt you stack

several layers of cardfeoard over one anolJv er. When positioning each layer lo fashion the gears (see illuslraHons above), make sure the direction of Ihe fibers criss-cross

thai of the preceding layer. This will ensure that the wheels are properly aligned. An arrow indicates ihe direction of Ihe fibers.

Assembly procedures / Methodes d'assemblage

Making gears and multi-layered components

dcs eitgrenagcs iivec du papier dc vem pour eu dliininer les aspdrite's.

IMPORTANT:Poneez onsuite Ics dents

unefois In colk bien skhe.

vcrnis ncri/ifffJte siir In Irnnche des pieces mobiles (engreunges, roues n clujuel, atcd.

carrousel, ii cst conseWd d'
e) Pour proiongcr lefoiictioniiewent de votre

u dinner.

ntj muius une licurc. Uu se'elwge d'unc douifiine d'lieures mpichern un engroingc cU

d)Assurez'VOus que ks couches soul bieu sicpcrpDsees el plau:!e tout eons presse pendont

s'il s'ogitd'uii engrcnagc.

e) Collez I'e'paifscur tftfconrfipi: du nerso sur la piece, cdtd ilhisfre' visible. Croisei icsfibrvs

s'il s'agit d'un etigrenage.

Pour un engrcnngc. croisez Ics fibres FCT. Ufte petite fl^dic mdlquc te sens desfibml») Col/e21'cpnissfur decorntivc du recto surla pike, cote illiistre visfblc. Croisn lesfibres

a)Collez }es coudies MHcures dc ia piece.

Confection des engrenages^et des pieces d multiples e'paisseurs

a)Glue Interior of the camponcnf.s layers. For gears, cross fibers at a 90® angle. A fibers.

smaU arrow indicates the direction of the

fibers.

b)Clue the from of the decorative layer onlo ihe componertl, inustraled side facing outward. For gears, criss-cross

For gears, criss-croas Hbers.

c)Clue the back of the decorative layer onlo the gear, illustrated side facing outward. d)Make sure the layers ere stacked properly and press dry enllre unit for at least one hour. Press drying for twelve hours or so will keep the gear from warping.

e)To prolong the carousel's life span, you may want to consider applying a coat of acrylic varnish around the edges of rota ting components {gears, pawled wheels,

Ccrttiincs pieces mkcssiMU dc siiperposer ^ttin de crotscy chjique /uis k sens desfibrvs du

plusicurs tfpiiissciiTS dc carton. Pour Ics eiifirenages (voir iliiistrations ciiicssus), prtyici

eic,) — but only once the glue is dry, IMPORTANT:'Then,sand down the

gear's cogs to smooth out any rough

cifiion pour obtenir des rornis ha*?! drciila, Uw flcchc inditpn! U sens dcsfibres,

edges.

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