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Whimsical Mechanisms of Timeless Playthings
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Component combining frame and wing in model biplanes
  • 2. Complex locking system used in vintage puzzle boxes
  • 3. Light but sturdy timber favored for vintage model kits
  • 4. Malleable modeling compound used for bespoke toy figures
  • 7. Substance occasionally used in early liquid motion toys
  • 9. Structural support forming toy vehicle chassis
  • 11. Simple cylindrical piece used in jointed toy assembly
  • 14. Series of interlocking circles powering vintage clockwork toys
  • 17. Early mass production material for mechanical toy casings
Down
  • 5. Axis for rotation, pivotal in articulated toy limbs
  • 6. Housing for the coiled tension source in mechanical toys
  • 8. Converts linear pushrod movement to rotary motion in wind-up toys
  • 10. Rotary panel often numbered in vintage combination toys
  • 12. Rare branded tinplate parts used in early educational toys
  • 13. Not a toy part, but confused with magnetic toy components
  • 15. Rotating element converting rotary to linear motion in automata
  • 16. Manipulator specialized in controlling stringed marionettes
  • 18. One-way mechanism enabling incremental movement in wind-up toys

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