1/12th RC Crawler Crane Dragline Plans

[tgglider]

Hi, this is Tom Garing (tgglider) posting the Dragline configuration of my scratch built 1/12th scale RC model of the 1960s vintage 110 ton capacity P&H model 1015 crawler mounted crane. I have added a Dragline video to my Crane model Build You Tube channel @ the following URL link: https://youtu.be/lfCx3_LqwRE

Note that you can also view this model

[tgglider]

Repost as complete original post keeps getting omitted?
Hi, this is Tom Garing (tgglider) posting the Dragline configuration of my scratch built 1/12th scale RC model of the 1960s vintage 110 ton capacity P&H model 1015 crawler mounted crane. I have added a Dragline video to my Crane model Build You Tube channel @ the following URL link: https://youtu.be/lfCx3_LqwRE
You Tube Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwKat4ize0FuBwA8hNJoZ-4VALnrYgQKw
Should anyone be interested in making this Crane Model, a Cranemodel1015 DIY Flash Drive that stores over 7 GB of digital information including: 117 PDF component and assembly sketches; 21 page Excel Bill Of Materials; over 2,700 construction photos cataloged in 74 folders; complete 66 page PDF Owner’s Manual; full size crane photos and various OEM manuals and data sheets is available at: https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=6342
Note that access to, and knowledge of both a metal lathe (7” Swing Over Bed x 16” Distance Between Centers min) and mill (15” x 7.5” table travel min) are required for this build.

[tgglider]

Here is a first batch of uploaded photos of my model crawler crane

[jerry56]

That truly is a work of art.... fantastic job.

[tgglider]

Jerry56,
Thank you! It has been a passion of mine for many, many years.
Have a GREAT DAY!
Tom

[tgglider]

Here is a second batch of 5 photos of my model crawler crane

[tgglider]

Here is a third batch of 5 photos of my model crawler crane

[tgglider]

Here is a photo of the model and me in my shop

[pufferfish]

Wow. What a superb model and great craftmanship. Hats off to you sir.

[tgglider]

Pufferfish,
Thanks, and yes, craftmanship involves lots of patience and time.
Have a GREAT DAY!

[Tgrzes]

Very nice detail! Awesome build!

[frizzen]

That's a stunning looking crane!!!

[tgglider]

Thank you both Tgrzes and Frizzell for your kind words. As hobby enthusiasts I am sure you appreciate just how far our passion for this hobby can take us!
Have a GREAT DAY!
Tom

[Mikem]

That is awesome

[tgglider]

Mikem,
Thanks for your positive comment.
Have a GREAT DAY!
Tom

[Brel]

wow fantastic model, great pictures too

[Lil Giants]

Well done Tom :cool: I bet it's loads of fun to operate :cool:

[tgglider]

Thanks Brel and Lil Giants,
Designing and building this model was a long learning journey, but worth it all. And yes, operating it is a real pleasure albeit a bit tricky with the Dragline as I have both the drag and lift line controls on the right stick.
Have a GREAT DAY!
Tom

[ddmckee54]

There are times when having a 3rd arm like Riza in MIB International would sure come in handy.

Like running an RC dragline, or when needing to hold 2 parts while applying glue to the joint, or....

[tgglider]

Yep ddmckee54, a 3rd arm would be an interesting option, but I've learned to make due with 2 for 75 years!
Have a GREAT DAY!
Tom

[Mikem]

Hi Tom what is the overall width on the tracks

[tgglider]

Mikem,
The actual full size crane had two shoe width options: 36" and 42". My model is 1/12th scale (1" = 1') and the tread with of the model turns out to be 3.25", or midway between the actual crane's two available widths, or 39".
Thanks for the question.
Tom

[Mikem]

Hi Tom sorry I worded it wrong the extreme width outside to outside of the tracks . Happy Easter Monday !

[tgglider]

Mikem,
The model's OAW of the crawlers is 17", just slightly wider (@ scale) to the full size crane's 16' 10" width when fitted with the stone 36" wide shoes.
Tom

[Mikem]

Thank you that

[Mikem]

Hi Tom thank you for that . I ordered a set of plans

[tgglider]

Awesome! Thank you. Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have at cranemodel1015@gmail.com or call me at
(209) 329-7250.
Just curious, do you work at LMS, (as that is the address I shipped the flash drive to)?
In any case, have a GREAT DAY!
Tom

[Mikem]

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[Wheat47]

Hello, all. I purchased a set of Tom's plans and started gathering materials for the
mechanical build. The R/C part may (no, WILL) be a big learning curve. Just one step at a time, one catastrophe at a time!!
I'm wondering if anyone else out there has started work on this machine yet??
Jon

[tgglider]

Jon,
Let me know how your build is going and how I might be able to assist you with the RC aspect of the model.
Tom
cranemodel1015@gmail.com