Bucyrus Erie crane truck

[Krewmember]

Well, here it goes my first build ever. I want to build a 3 axle 18t crane truck in 1/14 scale, like this.
https://i.imgur.com/LrkCriZh.jpg

So far the only thing have made is a clamshell bucket and it is only about half finished, but here is what I have done so far.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VVN-mxE9Hqw/VPYEwpmDsJI/AAAAAAAAADc/S8fhWc50MwU/w735-h551-no/20150303_134544.jpg

Feel free to tell me your ideas :).

Shawn

[Mikem]

I will follow this build . I've been writing a list of stuff I need to build it . I have the operating manuals for it and the chance to have the real one and then they scrapped it ,so sad . Mike

[Jared]

I'll be watching, too. You can see my 25B build here http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=3705

I haven't done anything on it for a few years now because I've moved and don't have a place to set up my shop yet.

And another crane project here with a clam. http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=992

Don't be afraid to build weight into a clam. Weight equals digging ability.

[littleiron]

:bounce:Looks like your off to a great start. Will be watching with great interest. I raln one that looked like the Bucyrus only it was built by American so my vote is for #1..:bounce: I keep thinking I should try one but havn't found the subject yet

[Krewmember]

I will follow this build . I've been writing a list of stuff I need to build it . I have the operating manuals for it and the chance to have the real one and then they scrapped it ,so sad . Mike

Thank you for following :)

I'll be watching, too. You can see my 25B build here http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=3705

I haven't done anything on it for a few years now because I've moved and don't have a place to set up my shop yet.

And another crane project here with a clam. http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=992

Don't be afraid to build weight into a clam. Weight equals digging ability.

Wow, really nice crane and it looks like you got a good starting point for the 25B.

:bounce:Looks like your off to a great start. Will be watching with great interest. I raln one that looked like the Bucyrus only it was built by American so my vote is for #1..:bounce: I keep thinking I should try one but havn't found the subject yet
Yes, I prefer the first one too.


Shawn

[9W Monighan]

Looks like your doing a 14B or is it going to be the 22B ? Any drawings for the upper works let me know. I have an extensive collection of Bucyrus-Erie parts manuals.

[Krewmember]

Looks like your doing a 14B or is it going to be the 22B ? Any drawings for the upper works let me know. I have an extensive collection of Bucyrus-Erie parts manuals.

I have not decided what crane type I'm gonna make, I'm gonna finish the truck frame and maybe the wheels before I start on the crane, I will be sure I ask you when I start working on the crane body.

Shawn

[Rvjimd]

Shawn,

I hope you also plan on a drag bucket? I have both for my NyLint conversion. The drag bucket is SO effective compared to the clam when trying to dig dirt or sand or any other loose material. The drag bucket always amazes me when I run it, it works REALLY good compared to the clam.

I like to use the clam to pick up solid objects like chunks of concrete paver blocks. Also, the clam is so sensitive to line control, any operator slip ups means you will likely drop the contents of the bucket. And one more thing, don't try to use a single wrap on the closer pulleys. It really does help to have more leverage on the closer line to help prevent lifting the bucket instead of closing it.

And, I would like to see the second one.:D

Jim

[Krewmember]

Shawn,

I hope you also plan on a drag bucket? I have both for my NyLint conversion. The drag bucket is SO effective compared to the clam when trying to dig dirt or sand or any other loose material. The drag bucket always amazes me when I run it, it works REALLY good compared to the clam.

I like to use the clam to pick up solid objects like chunks of concrete paver blocks. Also, the clam is so sensitive to line control, any operator slip ups means you will likely drop the contents of the bucket. And one more thing, don't try to use a single wrap on the closer pulleys. It really does help to have more leverage on the closer line to help prevent lifting the bucket instead of closing it.

And, I would like to see the second one.:D

Jim


Yes I do plan on making a drag bucket. For the clamshell I'm going to do a triple or quadruple wrap for the closer pulleys.

So I have 1 vote for the first one and 1 vote for the second one now, hmm... :p


Shawn

[Bo Wallen]

I'll make it easy for you. Build both of them...........one with drag bucket and one with the clam :lol: The fact is you can never have to many........:bounce:
I will follow this for sure, Good Luck

[modelman]

I will be watching this build since I am also a dragline fan and this kinda falls into that group. Personally I like the 2nd. one but I would say build the one that you have or can get the most information on. Info is key and very hard to find on some of these old builds. Good luck!!

[tc1cat]

I agree with modelman. Build the one you have the most info on or can get the most info on. Should be an interesting build.

[Krewmember]

I agree with modelman. Build the one you have the most info on or can get the most info on. Should be an interesting build.

I agree with him too. I have been able to find more info on the 22B so I'm going to make the second one.


Shawn

[Krewmember]

Okay a quick update.
I purchased a knight hauler kit so I finally get this project started. :bounce:


Shawn

[Krewmember]

Well the kit got here yesterday so i have a chassis to start on :bounce:. Now I need get some styrene for the fenders and cab.


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vg38ugtbz1I/VVIypgKZEXI/AAAAAAAAAFs/PSzYMnAC2tk/w735-h551-no/100_1485.JPG


Where's the best place to get styrene? And what thickness should I get?



Shawn

[TRUCKMAKER]

Get in touch with fhhhstix (Travis) here on the forum, he can get you the styrene and help you with deciding what thickness you need.

[Krewmember]

Okay, thank you for the info.



Shawn

[Mikem]

Sign shops and a decent plastic shop will have all the styrene you will ever need . I also use thin plexiglass . Mike

[Krewmember]

Thanks for the suggestion i will keep that in mind.



Shawn

[Krewmember]

Well, I'm back to work on the crane truck :popcorn:

I have started on the front cab, this is my first time working with styrene so I made some mistakes :o I don't think I did too bad for my first try :confused: what do you guys think?

http://imgur.com/Om6uVVeh.jpg

http://imgur.com/qmdeGuvh.jpg

http://imgur.com/k2Lcex3h.jpg

http://imgur.com/TDfeFG2h.jpg

http://imgur.com/HqTkA0fh.jpg

http://imgur.com/kAdpSOfh.jpg



Shawn

[Bo Wallen]

Trail and errors that's the way we learn I think you r on a roll to success :cool:
Like it keep it going.:)

[Krewmember]

Trail and errors that's the way we learn I think you r on a roll to success :cool:
Like it keep it going.:)

So true. I think the worst part of the build is going to be the paintjob, I have never had much luck with paint :p


Anyway. I did get a little work done on the cab.

http://i.imgur.com/yyGkmwNl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Wb8W98Fl.jpg

[Stuff]

Looking good!! wish my unit crane was on a truck! maybe next year lol.

[Krewmember]

Looking good!! wish my unit crane was on a truck! maybe next year lol.

Thanks, Stuff. Here is a little inspiration for you :)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6KxwkmA7kM/U5swVQSSrJI/AAAAAAAABV0/n8X-mR_O-E8/s1600/UNIT-357-toy-trucker-12.jpg

[Krewmember]

The cab is mounted to the frame :popcorn:
It turned out to be easier than I expected, I just had to make a bracket so that the cab mounts right to the stock bumper mount on the knight hauler frame.


http://i.imgur.com/nyjtukVl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Fyx3pw3l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5K1mBoJl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iYsRY7tl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Mf7GFnPl.jpg

[Krewmember]

Just a quick update. I'm to the point where I can start designing the mechanical parts of the crane, which is good I guess :rolleyes:
Still a lot of body work to do, but after I get the crane working.

I need to start getting more pictures when I'm building :o

http://i.imgur.com/QwyNMqll.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/qqfXYTMl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/F3HyQLal.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FQ5aEPVl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/osmiVsjl.jpg

Shawn

[doodlebug]

Cool!

[Mikem]

Looking good mine hasn't moved an inch

[frizzen]

Thats an awesome looking crane truck! It looks like body work is coming together fairly quickly.

Any plans yet how you're going to do the crane part?

[Krewmember]

Cool!

Thanks.

Looking good mine hasn't moved an inch

Well, it took me awhile to get this project started. The hardest part was probably deciding what I wanted to do for my first build :p

Thats an awesome looking crane truck! It looks like body work is coming together fairly quickly.

Any plans yet how you're going to do the crane part?

Thank you.

I have a few ideas. For boom I'm going to use brass, which means I have to make up a jig of some sort to keep things square. As for the hoist, lift and drag winches i will use gear motors.

But I will have to get my lathe running :( before I can start working on things like the cable drums, pulleys or the swing ring.

[Mikem]

Hi Krewmember I have been designing bits of my truck the boom hers a picture . It's laser cut steel that I will weld together . Each section is scale 20 feet long I will make it so you can add or remove the centre sections they will bolt together . I'm getting a KH in June then I can start the truck part . Mike http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/wisnavco/59b15525ddd2e7c0f156613e43fdfdf3_zpsrolo2d5s.jpg

[Bo Wallen]

SWEET looking Boom I'm so wanting that..........:bounce:

[Krewmember]

That boom is really impressive. The laser cut steel is a great idea.
I will probably still be using brass for the boom, do to the fact that I have no welder.

I can't wait to see the rest your project. :cool:

BTW what crane do you plan on building? Bucyrus? American? Bantam :confused:

Shawn

[Mikem]

Bucyrus ! I saw one in a quarry 4-5 years ago and decided to build one then but had no clue about rc trucks until 3 years ago and a eureka lite went of in my head . I also found the operators manual which has a few drawings and measurements . I'm going to make the rest out of brass cabs etc . Mike

[Mikem]

SWEET looking Boom I'm so wanting that..........:bounce:

Get one you can use it to help load Regs box on your frame

[Bo Wallen]

Get one you can use it to help load Regs box on your frame
Wonder if i can load/unload my steel-box girders with that size boom...........just thinking........

[frizzen]

I ran across this while looking for extra details to make for my crane hauler, they've got a few other bucyrus erie machines that may help out, each machine goes on to a page with more pics.

http://www.gerhartmachinery.com/equipment/draglines-cranes-2/

[Krewmember]

I haven't posted here in awhile, this project has been on the shelf since my last post. I pulled it off the shelf and got a little bit of work done on it.

I rough sanded the cab roof and fenders.

http://i.imgur.com/8EnUYNHh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/O8X7oToh.jpg

I also added the grill and some small detail to the bumper as see in this photo

http://i.imgur.com/qWli2w5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/c8lh2h4h.jpg

Still need to do the headlights, turn signals, the brass "Transit Crane" nameplate. And those vent things :confused:

I also did a little work on the crane's housing. Made the radiator panel which means the crane has a caterpillar engine ;)
I also added some rivets using a paper hole punch. The door now slides as well :p

http://i.imgur.com/9IW7Caeh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wVdxDH9h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CaxaLO2h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dO2owzyh.jpg



I'm still trying to figure it out how to go about making the cranes frame. my plan was to mill a base out of a block of aluminum, but I no longer have access to a milling machine. So that plan is out :( maybe I can solder together a frame out of brass :thinking:



Shawn

[Jared]

I'm still trying to figure it out how to go about making the cranes frame. my plan was to mill a base out of a block of aluminum, but I no longer have access to a milling machine. So that plan is out :( maybe I can solder together a frame out of brass :thinking:
Shawn

Coming along nicely. I'm digging the B-E house. Maybe this will give you a little inspiration for soldering it from brass which is what I did before I had a mill. No build pictures but hopefully you can see what's what. http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=992

[Krewmember]

Thank you, that's pretty much what I had in mind.

I just looked in to what it would cost to make the base out of brass, and it would be a little out of my price range :o
But I have access to a welder, so I can probably use steel instead.





Shawn

[Trucker_Jo]

Killer job! Looking foward to more updates, glad you're trucking right along with this one.

[kerst]

The house looked pretty good. have you considered using AL?

Kerst

[Krewmember]

Killer job! Looking foward to more updates, glad you're trucking right along with this one.

Thanks. It will be a fun one to operate once it's done :)

The house looked pretty good. have you considered using AL?

Kerst

Thank you. And yes my original plan was to mill down a block of aluminium, but I no longer have access to a milling machine. I would however be able to use aluminium flat bar and plate. BUT I would have use epoxy as I do not have access to a tig welder.

Edit: or maybe brazing :confused:

Shawn

[Krewmember]

This project has been the back burner sense my last post. Again :rolleyes:
But a couple of days ago I finally pulled it off the shelf and did some detail work mostly on the crane carrier but. I did add sliding doors and rivets to the back of the crane as well.

https://i.imgur.com/NQsSaU3l.png

https://i.imgur.com/CrYYxl9l.png


As for the carrier, I added a battery box and the fuel tank. And some trim to the cab as well as a opening door.


https://i.imgur.com/mvNNUcql.png

https://i.imgur.com/BLITJeyl.png

https://i.imgur.com/32jxI1Ll.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wZHr7k8l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/y1zl3swl.png

https://i.imgur.com/RYFwGqvl.png

https://i.imgur.com/VWiYILDl.png




I'm still having trouble deciding the best way to approach the mechanical parts of this project, and to make things harder my little craftsman lathe is still not running do to a missing drive pulley which for the life of me I cannot find for sale anywhere :(




Shawn

[skeeter]

This is a really kewl build! I can't wait to see vids of it working.

[Mikem]

Your coming along faster then my parts . I’m still trying to find sizes for the crane body . Looks great

[Panther F]

Sweet, I really like these purpose built cabs like the COE & CBE. Much more appealing than a kit body.

Hope that pulley finds it's way to you. It really grinds a project to a halt when you cannot use that special tool. :mad:

[Krewmember]

This is a really kewl build! I can't wait to see vids of it working.

Thank you. I will be sure to take plenty of videos when I get it operating.

Your coming along faster then my parts . I’m still trying to find sizes for the crane body . Looks great

What type are you planning to model, 22B? if so 9W Monighan shared some scans from a 22B manual here.
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showpost.php?p=47280&postcount=14 (http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showpost.php?p=47280&
postcount=14)

They helped me get the scale on my crane housing pretty close.

And if you need reference photos, I have a small collection of photos I have saved from the web on my computer. Also if you use Sketchup I would be more then happy to share my design file.



Sweet, I really like these purpose built cabs like the COE & CBE. Much more appealing than a kit body.

Hope that pulley finds it's way to you. It really grinds a project to a halt when you cannot use that special tool. :mad:

Funny story. I actually got on ebay shortly after posting the update, and was
shocked to find that the exact pulley I have been trying to find for almost a year just got listed on ebay, let's just say that was the fastest ebay purchase I have ever made! :lol:




Shawn

[egronvold]

Impressive styrene-work.

[Mikem]

Thanks for the info Shawn . Went and quickly looked at the site . And I don’t have sketchup . I will plod along . Mike

[Mikem]

Hi Shawn what are planning on using for a swivel on the crane house

[Krewmember]

The plan is to get the swing mechanism as close to the real machine as I can. So I'm going to machine a custom swing ring and cut internal gear teeth in to it just like the deal.

Here is a diagram of what I have been able design based on what information I have.

https://i.imgur.com/4ApiRxNl.png


The ring will be mounted to a base by bolt holes tapped in the ring, the base will have the bearings for a central shaft that will be mounted to the crane frame. The frame will have rollers that go inside the race in the ring, like this.

https://i.imgur.com/RMXbQPal.jpg





Shawn

[Mikem]

This is interesting the ring mounts to the truck then the wheels are mounted to the crane and support the weight of the crane ? Is there a center pivot ?

[Krewmember]

Yes, there is central shaft that runs through the crane base to the ring base

https://i.imgur.com/fmLAxG8l.jpg




Shawn

[Jared]

Cool! I'm planning to do the same thing on my 25B when I get back to it. I have a shaper I plan to use to cut the gear teeth- after I get it running, that is. How will you cut the teeth?

I don't think the center shaft does anything to keep the house centered on the swing circle; the hook rollers do that. As far as I know, it is just a way to transmit power down to the tracks. I wouldn't get too worried about building that part into your machine. Before hook rollers came along, cranes had upper and lower rollers to support the weight of the house and the center shaft did double duty as power transmission and keeping the house from falling off the circle and my understanding is it was nothing but trouble.

[Mikem]

So much to learn and figure out !

[JAMMER]

How are you planning to cut the swing gear, by broaching it?Ed

[Krewmember]

Yes the plan is to use broaching to cut the swing gear. I only have a lathe so I'm going to use a profile tool in a boring bar holder and just slowly scrape away until I get to the right tooth depth and since I'm using aluminum for the swing ring I should not have too much trouble. As for indexing. My lathe has a gear reduction that can lock the spindle, so I can just enable the gear reduction cut a tooth and then disable it go to the next tooth on the gear reduction or skip a couple to divide, that way i can use my lathe as a poor man's indexing head :p


The only reason I was planing to add a center shaft was for rigidity. As I do not know how tight I'm going to be able get the hook rollers. I will just have to see how it works when I machine the parts and do some tests.




Shawn

[sparkycuda]

Love this build! Just a clarification about the center shaft and hook rollers. Center shaft does transmit propell power to lower works, but the house is also centered by the bushing around the shaft housing. Hook rollers control the tilting of the house on the ring, so clearance is needed between rollers and ring path. Roller clearance allows front rollers to contact on bottom flange and rear rollers on top flange, when lifting. If they are adjusted in too far, lack of clearance will prevent rollers from turning during house rotation.

[Krewmember]

That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying that.

[Mikem]

So the rollers need enough clearance to roll but not to tight not to loose . Hmmmm

[sparkycuda]

Yes. When we adjusted hook rollers, we'd lay the boom straight out (sometimes with weight on it) to tilt house forward, then measure clearance at top of front rollers and at bottom of rear rollers. Since rollers are tapered, adding or removing shaft shims would push them toward or let them pull away from the center shaft, altering the clearance between roller and circle flange.

Ken

[Mikem]

Ok now just have to build that in 1/14 scale . Thanks Ken

[markturbo]

Nice work! I like seeing these scratch built projects come to life.

[Krewmember]

Nice work!

Thank you.




I had some free time over the weekend and I was able to the roof hatch on the crane housing done.

https://i.imgur.com/lwj2Svqh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DIwMRTUh.jpg


On a side note. I got the lathe running and bought a quick change tool post, so now all I need to get is some tooling and a drill chuck and center, and I will be able to start machining the swing ring.





Shawn.

[skeeter]

I wish I had skills enough to do scratch built styrene work like that!

[Mikem]

Looks great . I made my floor and stabilizers

[Mikem]

And my pic didn’t come in sorry (frustrated )

[Krewmember]

And my pic didn’t come in sorry (frustrated )

Have you tried using a image hosting site?



Shawn

[Jared]

Love this build! Just a clarification about the center shaft and hook rollers. Center shaft does transmit propell power to lower works, but the house is also centered by the bushing around the shaft housing. Hook rollers control the tilting of the house on the ring, so clearance is needed between rollers and ring path. Roller clearance allows front rollers to contact on bottom flange and rear rollers on top flange, when lifting. If they are adjusted in too far, lack of clearance will prevent rollers from turning during house rotation.

Oops! My bad. I guess I've been away from it too long. Looking at my drawings I see I made provision for a center bearing. :o

[Mikem]

You have a drawing for this piece ? Would you share it ? Mike

[9W Monighan]

I've posted this in the past. Is this of any help? I have more if needed.

http://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/713/dscn1274k.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/37/22b6.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/11/22b21.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/85/22b5.jpg

[Mikem]

Yes I have seen these , but I’m looking for more dimensions. And I thought Jared had a personal drawing of the turntable . Reading these engineer drawing is not for the faint of heart . Thanks Mike

[9W Monighan]

Usually I enlarge or reduce these drawings to fit my use. The design is pretty much the same throughout the line of these machines.
I may be able to dig a little deeper in my books and find more on those rollers.

[frizzen]

Thanks for posting those drawings, i think i can find some use in them for my Michigan dragline.

[Krewmember]

Yes I have seen these , but I’m looking for more dimensions. And I thought Jared had a personal drawing of the turntable . Reading these engineer drawing is not for the faint of heart . Thanks Mike

I took this drawing and used the measurements at the top and did some quick scaling to get the dimension for the swing ring. It should be accurate if the drawing is to scale, all you have to do is use a scale calculator to get the dimension for your model. I'm modeling to 1/14 scale, so 55 3/8" in 1/14 scale is 3.96" ;)

https://i.imgur.com/ElByFp6h.png


I hope this helps you.





Shawn

[Mikem]

Thanks for this it does help . I was using my guesstimated size of 4 inches , so that was close to 3.96.

[Krewmember]

A small bit of progress on the crane. I made this service hatch, I don't know what it's supposed access on the real machine but it should come in handy to access the winch motors or a battery.


https://i.imgur.com/npnIRz7h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vilSiLsh.jpg





Shawn

[skeeter]

Nice

[bigpipespete]

What color have you picked , and do you plan on making it look like new or an old tired machine like in that picture ?

[Mikem]

Looks good

[Krewmember]

Nice

Looks good

Thanks guys.


What color have you picked , and do you plan on making it look like new or an old tired machine like in that picture ?

I want it to look fresh out of the factory new, in the factory Bucyrus Erie scheme which I'm having trouble finding what it looked like, I think it looks like this but I'm not 100 percent sure :confused:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8wIeVILeW14/maxresdefault.jpg



If one of you guys has any knowledge on this subject, feel free to chime in. I would appreciate it :)




Shawn

[sparkycuda]

Yep, that 22B is factory correct for paint. Always liked their color combo.

Ken

[Krewmember]

Thank you for confirming that. I do really like that color combo as well.

[bigpipespete]

That dump truck would look awesome in matching colors.

[frizzen]

I'm loving all the hatches on the crane house. It's looking killer!

Yep, that's the factory livery, always thought it looked sharp. Are you going to continue it on the crane carrier too, or have something different in mind for it?

[Krewmember]

That dump truck would look awesome in matching colors.

I agree, and I have plans to make a 1960's dump truck to go with the crane after it done ;)

Are you going to continue it on the crane carrier too, or have something different in mind for it?

Yes. I'm going for something like this, but with the stripes.

http://dailydieseldose.com/wp-content/gallery/transitcrane/25527856484_c313301964_b.jpg

[Mikem]

Hi what is the height of your crane cab at the highest point right side behind cab window from floor ? Thanks

[Mustang46555]

Am really liking this build! It looks fantastic so far.

[Krewmember]

Hi what is the height of your crane cab at the highest point right side behind cab window from floor ? Thanks

Is this what you need? https://i.imgur.com/wQoEHPY.png





Shawn

[Mikem]

Yes perfect my calculations were a bit shorter . Thanks

[Krewmember]

I'm glad I could help. And if you need any more help be sure to a ask ;)

[Mikem]

Got my turntable and base made for the crane next the cabs . Trying to decide plastic or copper cabs ,

[Krewmember]

Got my turntable and base made for the crane next the cabs . Trying to decide plastic or copper cabs ,

Nice, do you have any pictures you can share?

If I had the choice when I started my build, I would have used copper and brass. But at the time it would have been too expensive.

Also. I just completed the last panels on the crane housing :bounce:
But it the process I slipped with a xacto knife and destroyed the hinges for the hatch. So i will have to redo them later :rolleyes:

https://i.imgur.com/0ow03Dkh.jpg


I can now focus all my attention on the mechanical parts of this project.





Shawn

[bigpipespete]

I agree, and I have plans to make a 1960's dump truck to go with the crane after it done ;)



Yes. I'm going for something like this, but with the stripes.

http://dailydieseldose.com/wp-content/gallery/transitcrane/25527856484_c313301964_b.jpg

I cant wait to see the start of the dump truck :D

[Mikem]

I would love to share tried one of the toturials , just to say I’m not a computer guy

[jerry56]

First I know this is really old but did you ever get to finish this

[Krewmember]

Unfortunately, I have not. This project has been abandoned for while now. I pulled it off the shelf a couple years ago and dropped the crane house on the floor and it shattered :mad:

To top it off all the my design files for it are in a program I no longer use.
I still have all the reference material saved on my computer so I can redesign it in the future. But other projects have taken forefront.

Here is some photos of what I have slowly been working no. It's a model of a Michigan C16.
I plain to model the air controls. Pneumatic clutches, brakes, on board air compressor and tank.


https://i.imgur.com/HEbcsxwh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IihYfw4h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4NdmnPDh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eGYHe2vh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BMEzIgEh.jpg


This is a 3d printed pattern and core box for the bucket. It will be cast in brass or bronze. I still need to sand, fill and paint it.

https://i.imgur.com/GisKW1rh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vpy1PuMh.jpg



https://i.imgur.com/xbQUu7gh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Rp9Xqsqh.jpg



-Shawn-

[jerry56]

That's a shame about the Bucyrus Erie, As you can see I'm partial to the old truck cranes.
But keep us up to date on this one....Love to watch these come together

[Zabco]

That is some very nice work! I am really interested in seeing how your cast bucket works out. I've seen guys use 3d printing to make the pattern for lost 'plastic' casting, but don't think I've seen any one make the mold itself for molten metal casting. Please keep us updated.