Re: Bucyrus Erie crane truck
 

Looks good

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Thanks guys.


I want it to look fresh out of the factory new, in the factory Bucyrus Erie scheme which I'm having trouble finding what it looked like, I think it looks like this but I'm not 100 percent sure :confused:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8wIeVILeW14/maxresdefault.jpg



If one of you guys has any knowledge on this subject, feel free to chime in. I would appreciate it :)




Shawn

Re: Bucyrus Erie crane truck
 

Yep, that 22B is factory correct for paint. Always liked their color combo.

Ken

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Thank you for confirming that. I do really like that color combo as well.

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That dump truck would look awesome in matching colors.

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I'm loving all the hatches on the crane house. It's looking killer!

Yep, that's the factory livery, always thought it looked sharp. Are you going to continue it on the crane carrier too, or have something different in mind for it?

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I agree, and I have plans to make a 1960's dump truck to go with the crane after it done ;)

Yes. I'm going for something like this, but with the stripes.

http://dailydieseldose.com/wp-conten...13301964_b.jpg

Re: Bucyrus Erie crane truck
 

Hi what is the height of your crane cab at the highest point right side behind cab window from floor ? Thanks

Re: Bucyrus Erie crane truck
 

Am really liking this build! It looks fantastic so far.

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Is this what you need? https://i.imgur.com/wQoEHPY.png





Shawn

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Yes perfect my calculations were a bit shorter . Thanks

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I'm glad I could help. And if you need any more help be sure to a ask ;)

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Got my turntable and base made for the crane next the cabs . Trying to decide plastic or copper cabs ,

Re: Bucyrus Erie crane truck
 

Nice, do you have any pictures you can share?

If I had the choice when I started my build, I would have used copper and brass. But at the time it would have been too expensive.

Also. I just completed the last panels on the crane housing :bounce:
But it the process I slipped with a xacto knife and destroyed the hinges for the hatch. So i will have to redo them later :rolleyes:

https://i.imgur.com/0ow03Dkh.jpg


I can now focus all my attention on the mechanical parts of this project.





Shawn

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I cant wait to see the start of the dump truck :D

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I would love to share tried one of the toturials , just to say I’m not a computer guy

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First I know this is really old but did you ever get to finish this

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Unfortunately, I have not. This project has been abandoned for while now. I pulled it off the shelf a couple years ago and dropped the crane house on the floor and it shattered :mad:

To top it off all the my design files for it are in a program I no longer use.
I still have all the reference material saved on my computer so I can redesign it in the future. But other projects have taken forefront.

Here is some photos of what I have slowly been working no. It's a model of a Michigan C16.
I plain to model the air controls. Pneumatic clutches, brakes, on board air compressor and tank.


https://i.imgur.com/HEbcsxwh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IihYfw4h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4NdmnPDh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eGYHe2vh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BMEzIgEh.jpg


This is a 3d printed pattern and core box for the bucket. It will be cast in brass or bronze. I still need to sand, fill and paint it.

https://i.imgur.com/GisKW1rh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vpy1PuMh.jpg



https://i.imgur.com/xbQUu7gh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Rp9Xqsqh.jpg



-Shawn-

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That's a shame about the Bucyrus Erie, As you can see I'm partial to the old truck cranes.
But keep us up to date on this one....Love to watch these come together

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That is some very nice work! I am really interested in seeing how your cast bucket works out. I've seen guys use 3d printing to make the pattern for lost 'plastic' casting, but don't think I've seen any one make the mold itself for molten metal casting. Please keep us updated.