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sgtbob
Fireman
USA
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 Posted - 01/09/2011 : 08:37:05 AM
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While I do not have any good photos or drawings of the "office" of the crane,
there were enough photos in the crane catalog so that I could
gather the clues and come up with something that has the look of it, at least to my eye.
What you can't see in these photos are the drums further back in the cab
to take up the cables for the boom and bucket.
I'll try to get some light in there for a better photo.
The boom looks like straight forward build and then a bit of rigging
so it looks like this build will soon be completed.
I may find time for some fun details. |
If you try to fail, and you succeed, which did you do?
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30102&whichpage=1
http://www.freewebs.com/santmod/ |
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sgtbob
Fireman
USA
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Tyson Rayles
Moderator
USA
10254 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2011 : 3:51:31 PM
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| First rate build Bob! [:-thumbu] |
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BBLmber
Fireman
USA
4316 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2011 : 7:16:57 PM
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Bob, great modeling about as close as you canget to the pictured prototype.
Mark |
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George D
Moderator
USA
10025 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2011 : 7:31:48 PM
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Very nice looking vehicle, Bob.[:-thumbu]
George
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sgtbob
Fireman
USA
1219 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2011 : 06:34:50 AM
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Tyson, Mark, and George, Thanks for the comments, all much appreciated. As mentioned, It's not quite finished.
I like to set it aside for a few days to think about it and look it over. I see quite s few additions to make it complete.
There are a few places where the paint needs a bit of touch-up, there needs to be a new cable- a trip line to control
the opening of the clamshell, some odd tools laying around, maybe a grease bucket, some personal items for the
driver such as a folded newspaper, a lunch box, maybe a pack of cigarettes, etc.
Cheers,
Bob |
If you try to fail, and you succeed, which did you do?
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30102&whichpage=1
http://www.freewebs.com/santmod/ |
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sgtbob
Fireman
USA
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Rick
Administrator
USA
17864 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2011 : 2:00:48 PM
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Bob, congratulations on a fine looking model.
The clamshell bucket is excellent.
As always I'm looking forward to seeing your next project. |
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sgtbob
Fireman
USA
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BBLmber
Fireman
USA
4316 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2011 : 5:41:08 PM
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Hey Bob, great job.[:-thumbu][:-thumbu]
Mark |
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sgtbob
Fireman
USA
1219 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2011 : 08:35:06 AM
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Rick and Mark, Thanks for the comments, all much appreciated.
Now on to the next project - but that presents a problem. As I have said before,
modeling in 1/24 scale results in very big models and I am getting to the point that
any new project will have to be a replacement for an old project, I am running out of room.
I do have some ideas of replacing structures that were quickly made back in the beginning.
This old brain is working................
Bob |
If you try to fail, and you succeed, which did you do?
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30102&whichpage=1
http://www.freewebs.com/santmod/ |
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sn3forme
Engine Wiper
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2011 : 6:27:48 PM
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Bob your work is very inspiring.
You must have to buy your styrene in 4x8 foot sheets!
Hope you post more builds
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UKGuy
Fireman
USA
5448 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2011 : 8:50:41 PM
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I dont check in as often as I should Bob, but when I do I am always blown away by your work. Fantastic job on the truck, really outstanding.
Karl.A
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UKGuy
Fireman
USA
5448 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2011 : 8:52:02 PM
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| Just thought... what good is a pack of smokes if you aint got a 'light'.... box/clip of matches too. |
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sgtbob
Fireman
USA
1219 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2011 : 07:19:21 AM
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Carl, Thanks for the nice words, much appreciated. Yes, I do buy my styrene in 4 x 8 sheets. I also use a lot of Evergreen strips.
Karl.A, Thanks. Hey, I have stolen lots of ideas from you so be my guest !!! I have scans of Luckies too, both the white pack we know and the green pack before WW II. Also many different cigar boxes. Let me knmow if you want any.
Cheers,
Bob |
If you try to fail, and you succeed, which did you do?
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