1:50 Dragline

[Rvjimd]

MM,

One more question/comment...

I have seen some 1:1 stuff operated as you describe and they really get that bucket swinging! Espically if they are dredging. Is the counterweight matched to the anticipated load, or force involved when they cast the bucket?

I will never be able to get that sort of moves out of my little model just due to the lack of momentum. I don't even think I could get that "look" if I used some slow motion tricks with the video.

Thanks again. I enjoy learning more about all this stuff.

Jim

[FlyingBeagle]

As I have said previously, I am very impressed by your entire setup, the pond, lock, and equipment conversion are awesome.

I have a coupe of questions? Have you thought about building barges out of something other than 2X6 lumber so that they are hollow and can hold more material? Also can you tell much of a difference on the tug when pushing empty barges compared to full barges? Just curious, Thanks again for sharing.