Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

I can relate. My crane is packed under the bodywork with mechaincals and wire. Yours is looking great, nice to see you back at it. Dan

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Testing the LTM1800 with derrick.
I rigged the crane this weekend and did the first testing. The object was a 22 Lbs chuck. Luckily nothing broke, but I was surprised at the amount of movement in the carrier and the outriggers. The video gives an impression. (Watch the dial at the foot outrigger)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHOLo...sd5Gjg&index=2
Here some pictures of the setup. Although I took care of a lot of details, there is still work left.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8...69a69c60_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8...45db9e71_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8527/8...850bd9e2_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8...9b6867e8_b.jpg


Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Looking good Kerst. Can't wait to see it in 3 weeks.

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

I did some final details, like the chains for lifting the boom to self-install it. I found some decent chain, classified as jewelry, but it works fine for this purpose. The cylinder doesn't work and that is no real problem. It limits the horizontal movement a bit.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8...76d74a2c_b.jpg

Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

The painting has started!
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5450/8...7e1f3db5_b.jpg

Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Excellent work

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Still painting:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8419/8...2a1574c5_b.jpg

Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Most of the painting is done. It took a long time, partly due to lack of time, but also to the bad weather. I did all the spraying on a bench outside and although it was covered the wind and the rain had free play. I re-assembled the carrier and the upper, but I still need to do all the warning stripes.
Overall I am very happy with the colors. I found the RAL codes of the Sarens colors and managed to find a US company that made spray paints according to the RAL colors and they are correct.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9...77720412_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/9...2f65a6e7_b.jpg

After my vacation I will finish all the detailing.

Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Very nice!

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Progress is slow; it is just too hot in my workshop and too many distractions, but I did make some progress. The outriggers are ready, the boom is ready and next is the are the windows for the cabs, then i will put it all together and see if it still works.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7397/9...58355204_b.jpg

Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

will you post more progress pics with the windows and the assembly and setting it up

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Wow, what a beast of a model. It looks massive just sitting on the shelf, in transportation mode. What kind of flex did your dial indicator show? About .005"? If so, that's really not much.

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Another step:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2890/9...26665049_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/9...ee0505f1_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/9...314cc664_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3761/9...779ce338_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/9...123a35cc_b.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9...cdb8a0ab_b.jpg

Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

if you dont mind a video would just make it better

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

I decided to use this trailer to transport the boom. It is the counterweight trailer for the Krupp 180GMT and is scale 1/20, but the difference is hardly noticeable. I used some timber to raise the supports for the boom.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/9...41904cc6_b.jpg

Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

hey it looks nice on that trailer but you should make a boom transpoerter trailer

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I started a little project for the LTM 1800. I anyway need a box for storing screws, pins, shackles, tools, etc. so I decided to do what the big boys do and use a 20' container. I am making it out of AL and although it looks like a simple project, it still needed some thinking and planning. But I thoroughly enjoy this little project.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3805/9...1c9c1c78_b.jpg

Kerst

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

Beautiful and stunning at the same time!

*applause*!!!!

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

amazing job !I work with cranes everyday putting them together and taking them apart!,excellent detail to parts, thanks for sharing. neil

Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
 

This is how I made the side of the 20' container:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/9...05474ae8_c.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/9...2b961499_b.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/9...f8bb51a8_b.jpg

Kerst