1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane

[Southgate]

Thank you for the comments, gents.

Stuffing that equipment in the upper was one thing, but the carrier is just about as stuffed. That mechanism that lifts the counterweights up off the deck so the upper can glide under uses up all the space between the rails for about 8 inches or so.

As the weather has finally gotten cold, I have started back in on this. A few small refinements at first, and now I'm building the deck on the carrier, including the fenders, cab, all the cosmetic stuff. A change in it's looks will start taking place here soon.

Kerst, do you also model plastic trucks in 1/24-1/25? Just curious. That's my favorite scale to work in.

I'm still blown away by your crane, all that machining and engineering is stunning, especially in this scale.

[kerst]

Originally Posted by Southgate

Thank you for the comments, gents.

Stuffing that equipment in the upper was one thing, but the carrier is just about as stuffed. That mechanism that lifts the counterweights up off the deck so the upper can glide under uses up all the space between the rails for about 8 inches or so.

As the weather has finally gotten cold, I have started back in on this. A few small refinements at first, and now I'm building the deck on the carrier, including the fenders, cab, all the cosmetic stuff. A change in it's looks will start taking place here soon.

Kerst, do you also model plastic trucks in 1/24-1/25? Just curious.

No, I stay away from these plastic kits. They are very beautiful and detailed, but i am too rough for that. And i like to play with my cranes, which means overloading it, moving it fully rigged, climbing inclines, go in the sand, etc. The 1/25 or 1/24 scale suits me also very well, not too big, not too small.
I built one crane in 1/20, because Then I could not achieve the whole drive line in a smaller scale, but it is almost too big to handle.
Looking forward to more pictures of your crane,

Kerst

[JAMMER]

This is quite a project and you have been doing a great job keep up the good work. Ed