Potain Crane Build
 

I am about ready to post pics for my crane build but have no idea how. please help.
Paul H. Hanson

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here's a link explaining it somewhat http://173.201.47.108/showthread.php...t=posting+pics

I use PB and use the copy/paste method IOW once loaded to PB you will be given 4 codes for the pic . you want the IMG code . click on it and in your toolbar under edit , choose copy . minimize PB and start your post then when you want to paste your pic , edit-past from your tool bar . you must go back and forth between PB and your post for each pic . looking forward to seeing your crane :)

IHSteve

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Here is the start of my crane build thread.
To start with I am building a Potain IGO 70 self erecting crane. If fully built it would be 7-1/2' Tall and 8' jib. It will have a electro magnet hook atachment. that will hopefully lift sea containers
Goto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zUpryfERLM for You Tube video of crane.
Paul H. Hanson

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They sure have a small foot print.
Long way to fall.

TEXKEN

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wow, i'm not sure what to even say

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It look's like a "Praying Mantis" on steroid's LOL!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

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I Have the winch base cut, winches 1/2 done( waiting on more gear motors) and working on slewing base. I have created a Photobucket acount, and pics will be coming shortly
Paul H. Hanson.

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Paul here is a link that shows exactly how to post photos.

http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=1908

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Should be an interesting build. Look forward to seeing it.

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First set of parts ready for paint
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...8335nu0mrj.jpg
Base and slewing ring
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...6335nu0mrj.jpg
Winch base and Brackets.
Paul H. Hanson

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Hey Paul, Nice engineering on the base!
Cheer's, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

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Base Assembly
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo052.jpg
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo053.jpg
Bottom of base with thrust bearings
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo054.jpg
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo055.jpg
Top of base with thrush bearings
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo056.jpg
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo057.jpg
Crane base/ winch motors mounted on bracket.
Paul Hanson

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Slewing gear motor and gearing.
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo059.jpg
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo058.jpg
Paul H.Hanson

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Wow! First class engineering and craftsmanship from the very start! That video must be a real help in designing your model, huh? Very interesting crane. cant wait to see progress.



Where did you get your motor-gearhead units? They look like the ones I'm using in my crane. I got all of mine used from a friend who dumpster dived them for me. I'd sure like to know where to get nice new ones. Dan

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Southgate
Yes the video helps allot, also there are Potain spec. sheets online in PDF with a few over all dimensions that let you blow up to actual model size to get dimension.
I got the gear motor from Battery Space:http://www.batteryspace.com/dcmotors.aspx
Paul H. Hanson

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Looks great! keep us posted!

Thanks,

kerst

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Those look an awful lot like the ones I use. The price is good too. Thanks for the link. Dan

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really great job

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More progess on Crane
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo062.jpg
Winch Drums and Cross member ready for paint
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo065.jpg
Winch Drums Painted
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo066.jpg
Winches installed in base.
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo067.jpg
Crane Base with Power supply

Working on Mast next

Paul H. Hanson

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Coming along nicely, I would love to tackle somethimng like this....:eek:

Gonna be keeping an eager eye on this one!!

Paul

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That is cool I remember seeing one of these cranes in person it picked up the operator standing on a platform.... It was at the puyallup model expo

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Crane Base with outer mast
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo070.jpg
Mast Folded
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Photo068.jpg
Mast erect
Thank you Paul H. Hanson

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great fab work, can't wait to see this one done

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This is awesome! Any updates???
Scott

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oh I am SO WATCHING this thread!!!

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Amazing work so far! cant wait to see what else youve got done to it!