bobthehobbyguy Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 4:25 AM, PHPaul said: Fabulous! T'was me, I'd be awful tempted to leave it unpainted just to show off all the intricate fabrication that went into building it. The other possibility would be to do two. Throughout the build make two sets of everything. One to be painted and one to be shown in raw plastic. Although I think the idea would be better suited for a slightly less involved project.
redneckrigger Posted February 24, 2022 Author Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, bobthehobbyguy said: The other possibility would be to do two. Throughout the build make two sets of everything. One to be painted and one to be shown in raw plastic. Although I think the idea would be better suited for a slightly less involved project. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got a headache even THINKING about making two of these monsters! All kidding aside, I do admit there is a certain something about seeing it in the raw state. Kind of like looking at an awesome 1/35 scale build of an armored vehicle that has a lot of scratchbuilding and photo etched, and resin parts included. It looks really cool to see it before it all gets covered with paint! The photos I take of the build in progress will have to suffice. But, it's been two years since I started it with LOTS to go yet, so it may NEVER see paint. Whoever inherits it after I'm gone can worry about it!
Chariots of Fire Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 Wanna get really wild? Use a zip tie to replicate the ring gear on the turntable bearing.?
redneckrigger Posted February 25, 2022 Author Posted February 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Wanna get really wild? Use a zip tie to replicate the ring gear on the turntable bearing.? Now THATS a pretty cool idea!
Dutzie Posted February 25, 2022 Posted February 25, 2022 Your skills are out of this world! Excellent work!
redneckrigger Posted March 1, 2022 Author Posted March 1, 2022 Started on the upper house assembly tonight. Got the deck and the crane drive drum and boom support side plates all cut out. Got the gear drive system somewhat figured out. This is going to be a build all by itself!
Dieselhead Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) Wow! The carrier looks great! Do you intend to build the upper to be poseable or are you going to set the crane up as a static model? Edited March 1, 2022 by Dieselhead
redneckrigger Posted March 1, 2022 Author Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) On 2/28/2022 at 9:43 PM, Dieselhead said: Wow! The carrier looks great! Do you intend to build the upper to be poseable or are you going to set the crane up as a static model? The whole thing will be as functional as I can make it, the carrier steers, has suspension, outriggers work. The crane upper will also completely work. Edited March 7, 2022 by redneckrigger
redneckrigger Posted March 25, 2022 Author Posted March 25, 2022 Having a hard time finding time to spend at the bench as life continues to interfere. But, was able to make up the base for the upper works as well as the main side plates for the drive system. Got the gears all installed which took a bit of work to get them all to engage properly. There is a tremendous amount of mechanical work to be done here but it sure is fun! And Charlie, that zip tie idea worked superbly! Thank you!
GLMFAA1 Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 Great work, guess you need spread sheet plans for such a big model. greg
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 Always enjoy seeing a new update on this stunning project. As always amazing work,
wabatuckeun1 Posted March 26, 2022 Posted March 26, 2022 Man this is a gorgeous build!!!I use to run a 65 ton Grove truck crane and 75 ton. I was training on our 90 ton P&H when the company sold the cranes. Always wanted to do a replica of my 65 with its pup. You have given me some inspiration!!!
James2 Posted March 26, 2022 Posted March 26, 2022 Impressive scratch building. Your knowledge for the subject and research are paying off dramatically. I notice in about 10 days this thread will be 2 yr old. Do you have an idea how many hours you have in it?
James2 Posted March 26, 2022 Posted March 26, 2022 Impressive scratch building. Your knowledge for the subject and research are paying off dramatically. I notice in about 10 days this thread will be 2 yr old. Do you have an idea how many hours you have in it?
James2 Posted March 26, 2022 Posted March 26, 2022 Impressive scratch building. Your knowledge for the subject and research are paying off dramatically. I notice in about 10 days this thread will be 2 yr old. Do you have an idea how many hours you have in it?
gotnitro? Posted March 27, 2022 Posted March 27, 2022 phenomenal scratch building, love the gear work..then my jaw dropped when you said it was all going to work!!! course after your Gallion roller and the paver nothing would surprise me , can't wait for updates
lwwoodss Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 Absolutely amazing construction and scratchbuolding.
redneckrigger Posted March 28, 2022 Author Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) I made up the drums today and all of the clutch/brake housings . Now working on the inner workings of the clutch/brakes as well as the auxiliary drum brakes and planetary gear drives for the hoist drums. Yup, it’s almost been two years this has been on the bench. I figure I’ve got about 4-500 hours in it so far, which includes research, engineering, figuring out just how to do something, parts and materials sourcing, and putting it all together. Edited March 28, 2022 by redneckrigger
redneckrigger Posted March 28, 2022 Author Posted March 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: Another awesome progress update Tom. Thanks Dan. Unfortunately the updates are too few and too far between as I tend to get bogged down in the details. But, since I enjoy the details I guess it's just gonna take time! At this rate, I MIGHT wrap it up in another two years. And then, I can move on to the kits in my stash, as long as I don't embark on another scratch build odyssey! Even so, at age 67 right now, if I get going real hard right now, I MIGHT reach the end of my stash at about the age of 435! All kidding aside, I know that I could build even this crane all buttoned up, with zero working features, kind of like a curbside build, but it simply would not satisfy me, so, full blown detail job it is!
redneckrigger Posted March 28, 2022 Author Posted March 28, 2022 Made up the first clutch/brake mechanism and installed it. Kinda tricky figuring out which drum/gear/clutch/shaft all has to get glued to which in order to make sure the drums can turn independent of each other and make the whole thing at least look somewhat proper. One down seven more to go!
GLMFAA1 Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 Hey, I have a clock model and a Mr. Machine you might like to build. Great job. such meticulous work. You and Charlie are special builders/craftsmen of the hobby greg
redneckrigger Posted March 28, 2022 Author Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, GLMFAA1 said: Hey, I have a clock model and a Mr. Machine you might like to build. Great job. such meticulous work. You and Charlie are special builders/craftsmen of the hobby greg Thank you Greg. I remember my Mr. Machine from when I was a kid. Built it, took it apart and used it to power an old Buddy L dump truck, that we promptly blew up just for the heck of it. I am absolutely humbled to be mentioned in the same sentence as Charlie, but he is several quantum levels WAY beyond me! Edited March 28, 2022 by redneckrigger
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