Clamshell bucket

[kerst]

Reading the post about the barge mounted clamshell (http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=992) I got inspired and found the clamshell bucket I built for my Manitowoc.
It is based on a 6 yard model and is in scale 1/25. It is more than 25 years ago when i built it.


kerst

[9W Monighan]

That is very nice work! Is it soldered together? Aluminum solder? I used to have a old brass patent or salesman sample of a clamshell but sold it to a collector for big $$.

[kerst]

Originally Posted by 9W Monighan

That is very nice work! Is it soldered together? Aluminum solder? I used to have a old brass patent or salesman sample of a clamshell but sold it to a collector for big $$.

It is mild steel soldered together, the sheaves are AL.
Was a great project to do in between.
When I once have time I am going to make an orange peel clamshell bucket.

Kerst

[Jared]

Wow, that is a gorgeous work of art! You've got waaay more time into that than I do mine. Now we need to see your Manitowoc.

[kerst]

Originally Posted by Jared

Wow, that is a gorgeous work of art! You've got waaay more time into that than I do mine. Now we need to see your Manitowoc.

Here are some pictures. The clamshell bucket was for the 4600, but I sold that one many years ago.
http://picasaweb.google.com/kerstdej...nitowoc4600S5#

Kerst

[SmallHaul]

Very nice work on the clam, It's awesome! One of these years I need to make a heavier metal dragline bucket for my Doepke crane.

[Snochaser]

Wow that looks really sharp! Fantastic craftsmanship.

Ben

[Stuff]

very nice!