1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline

[9W Monighan]

Lots of progress this weekend. Almost all of the tubing is soldered together on the first section but ran out of time. I can't wait to be able to pick it up from the jig and hold it without worrying about it falling apart in my hands
I can't take any pictures yet because my camera is not working properly. I'm in the process of buying a new one now.
I'm thinking about a: Nikon S8100

[SonoranWraith]

Originally Posted by 9W Monighan

I'm thinking about a: Nikon S8100

Looking forward to the soldered piece/work of art when you get the pics. My wife wants this camera. I guess we'll see your pics for evaluation.

[9W Monighan]

Well, I got all the tubes fitted and some soldered but will finish this evening. I went out and got my new camera and I'm trying to get used to all the new gadgets it has.I need to get it set correctly though. Here are some pictures of the boom in it's jig to hold the taper correctly.




Corner all soldered


Detail of how the tubes join ready to be soldered