Unit Cable Hoe

[D8R]

Nice with those chains, got to remember that if I build a suitable model.
Papy, nice truck, is it from France?
Dan

[Papy]

Originally Posted by D8R

...Papy, nice truck, is it from France?
Dan

Switzerland.....but you were not so far, because it's based just in the neighborhood of the french border.

As SmallHaul suggested, I opened a dedicated thread, so you get more of the story here

[SmallHaul]

Originally Posted by td9clyde

i like this build going to be interesting can't wait to see it all together and working........................i thought i was into the old stuff like 1960's but SmallHaul , you got me beat lol on the old style equipment models

Thanks Henry, I really like how complex these old machines are. The more I learn about them the more I realize how much engineering goes into one.

Originally Posted by doodlebug

Hey Scott glad to help, let me know if you need different angle's or better lighting, LOL!
Ordered a new computer today, hope to have the lit. scanned later next week.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

Neil, I just got a 1950's Unit repair manual that has great photos and documentation but, there are no measurements at all... so, all the measurements you took were very helpful. I calculated all of your numbers to 1/16 scale and my prototype boom & stick are a little over sized but, not by much. When you get the cab roof to floor measurement We'll see how close the Doepke toy actually is to 1/16.

Originally Posted by Stuff

found some pictures and videos. might have seen them already. one video is kinda scary...

Thanks for the links Dean.

Originally Posted by D8R

Nice with those chains, got to remember that if I build a suitable model.
Dan

Thanks Dan, I decided to make the rotate chain drive too, using #25 chain. It will be easy to setup and it should be very reliable. I just ordered the sprockets for the rotate setup today.