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Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
won't be viewable until moderated.
Enjoy!
ROSCO
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In lugnet.modelteam, Ross Crawford writes:
> Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
>
> http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
>
> There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
> won't be viewable until moderated.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> ROSCO
Wow! way nifty! Another BRE masterpiece. I hope you add some detail on the
planetary gearing on the driven axles...
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In lugnet.modelteam, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.modelteam, Ross Crawford writes:
> > Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
> >
> > http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
> >
> > There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
> > won't be viewable until moderated.
> >
> > Enjoy!
> >
> > ROSCO
>
> Wow! way nifty! Another BRE masterpiece. I hope you add some detail on the
> planetary gearing on the driven axles...
Thx Lar! But the planetary gearing isn't really there (neither are the axles
actually driven!) - I just put that there to explain the larger hubs on
those axles!
ROSCO
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
>
> http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
>
> There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
> won't be viewable until moderated.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> ROSCO
Nice work!
The stickers do add to the finished model. (And the website address on the
side is a nice modern touch too.)
Cheers
Richie
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In lugnet.modelteam, Richie Dulin writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> > Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
> >
> > http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
> >
> > There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
> > won't be viewable until moderated.
> >
> > Enjoy!
> >
> > ROSCO
>
> Nice work!
>
> The stickers do add to the finished model. (And the website address on the
> side is a nice modern touch too.)
Ta Richie! The stickers are an art in themselves, but I'll get them better
next time 8?) Those glossy sticker sheets are so darn expensive, you can't
afford much experimentation!
ROSCO
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Hey that's terrific! Check out how high the boom goes! I like the little
trailer to help hold it too. I like how you used those steering systems.
Gotta love the pink seats!
Check out the size, like you said almost minifig scale, a true mix.
I didn't know you had these pages. I'm going to take a nice long look now.
bravo.
e
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In lugnet.modelteam, Eric Sophie writes:
> Hey that's terrific! Check out how high the boom goes! I like the little
> trailer to help hold it too. I like how you used those steering systems.
> Gotta love the pink seats!
Thanks Eric! Though the pink seats weren't my idea.....
> Check out the size, like you said almost minifig scale, a true mix.
>
> I didn't know you had these pages. I'm going to take a nice long look now.
Well, I've been following the progress of Jama with interest too 8?)
Regards
ROSCO
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
>
> http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
Hey, nice one Rosco!
Clever design on the boom, both extension and elevating.
But why didn't you use real drive and suspension, bet you could have fit some
RC from HiTechnic in there aswell :)
The stickers look OK from here, and they lead me to explore the BRE-site, did
not know of that previously (nice models, especially the grader). Perhaps you
can find transparent sticker material?
Glad to see someone who makes "small" MOC's. I wish I did sometimes, my
projects always get to big to keep my attention through the build. Hm, time for
a minifig-scale Hercules?
My only somplaint/suggestion is that your site -like Dennis Bosman's- needs a
maximized browser-window (1152 x 864 at work, 1280 x 1024 at home) to avoid
side-to-side scrolling. Personally I hate that. I like to keep my browser in a
800-ish wide and as tall as the resolution allows.
You've added some nice details, the motor, fake pneumatic housing, driver
instrumentation etc.
Can you beat TJ's maxlift? Seriously though, how much weight can it handle
at most?
As Eric said, the trolley is a nice thouch. How do you attach the boom
extension? Perhaps the answer is there post-moderation...
Thanks for the inspiration Rosco!
Best regards,
/Tobbe
http://www.lotek.nu
(remove SPAM when e-mailing)
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In lugnet.modelteam, Tobbe Arnesson writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> > Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
> >
> > http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
>
> Hey, nice one Rosco!
Thanks Tobbe!
> Clever design on the boom, both extension and elevating.
I like them too, though I'm disappointed how easily the elevating axle bends.
> But why didn't you use real drive and suspension, bet you could have fit some
> RC from HiTechnic in there aswell :)
8?) I doubt even John's miniature controls could be squeezed in there!
> The stickers look OK from here, and they lead me to explore the BRE-site, did
> not know of that previously (nice models, especially the grader). Perhaps you
> can find transparent sticker material?
Yes, I'll probably try transparent next time. It's so expensive though! Even
more than white 8?(
> Glad to see someone who makes "small" MOC's. I wish I did sometimes, my
> projects always get to big to keep my attention through the build. Hm, time for
> a minifig-scale Hercules?
Sounds like a great idea! I figure TJ, Jen and Dennis have the large scale
all sewn up, so I'll stick with smaller stuff for a while.
> My only somplaint/suggestion is that your site -like Dennis Bosman's- needs a
> maximized browser-window (1152 x 864 at work, 1280 x 1024 at home) to avoid
> side-to-side scrolling. Personally I hate that. I like to keep my browser in a
> 800-ish wide and as tall as the resolution allows.
Do you mean the BRE page or the Lugnet page? I thought I made them all
viewable at 1024 wide...
> You've added some nice details, the motor, fake pneumatic housing, driver
> instrumentation etc.
>
> Can you beat TJ's maxlift? Seriously though, how much weight can it handle
> at most?
I haven't tested it fully - there's some pictures on the brickshelf folder
lifting an x-wing (about 300g) but it could lift more. See
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/RoscoHead/construction/allterraincrane/load3.jpg
I estimate it could lift about 500g, but I'll try when I get a chance!
> As Eric said, the trolley is a nice thouch. How do you attach the boom
> extension? Perhaps the answer is there post-moderation...
Ummm not really - maybe I need to take some close-ups. There's a shot with
it at 0 degrees offset
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/RoscoHead/construction/allterraincrane/extension2.jpg
I'll upload some more pics when I get a chance. Basically the whole pulley
assembly is removed, and attached to the end of the extension, while the
extension is attached where the pulley assembly was.
Regards
ROSCO
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> > Clever design on the boom, both extension and elevating.
>
> I like them too, though I'm disappointed how easily the elevating axle bends.
Well it do get it's fair share of abuse.
> > But why didn't you use real drive and suspension, bet you could have fit some
> > RC from HiTechnic in there aswell :)
>
> 8?) I doubt even John's miniature controls could be squeezed in there!
:)
> > Glad to see someone who makes "small" MOC's. I wish I did sometimes, my
> > projects always get to big to keep my attention through the build. Hm, time for
> > a minifig-scale Hercules?
>
> Sounds like a great idea! I figure TJ, Jen and Dennis have the large scale
> all sewn up, so I'll stick with smaller stuff for a while.
I don't mind more in the 1:20 range and I don't mind building what others
already have built but originality is better.
> Do you mean the BRE page or the Lugnet page? I thought I made them all
> viewable at 1024 wide...
Yes, they are. But I prefer to keep my browser in the 800 wide range, don't
like my windows maximized. Still, 800 x 600 is the most common resolution used
(according to another Swedish AFOL's web-visit counter).
> > Can you beat TJ's maxlift? Seriously though, how much weight can it handle
> > at most?
>
> I haven't tested it fully - there's some pictures on the brickshelf folder
> lifting an x-wing (about 300g) but it could lift more. See
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/RoscoHead/construction/allterraincrane/load3.jpg
>
> I estimate it could lift about 500g, but I'll try when I get a chance!
Cool!
> > As Eric said, the trolley is a nice thouch. How do you attach the boom
> > extension? Perhaps the answer is there post-moderation...
>
> Ummm not really - maybe I need to take some close-ups. There's a shot with
> it at 0 degrees offset
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/RoscoHead/construction/allterraincrane/extension2.jpg
> I'll upload some more pics when I get a chance. Basically the whole pulley
> assembly is removed, and attached to the end of the extension, while the
> extension is attached where the pulley assembly was.
I get the idea though!
/Tobbe
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In lugnet.modelteam, Tobbe Arnesson writes:
> > > Clever design on the boom, both extension and elevating.
> >
> > I like them too, though I'm disappointed how easily the elevating axle bends.
>
> Well it do get it's fair share of abuse.
Me? Abuse LEGO??? Never!!!! 8?)
> > > Glad to see someone who makes "small" MOC's. I wish I did sometimes, my
> > > projects always get to big to keep my attention through the build. Hm, time for
> > > a minifig-scale Hercules?
> >
> > Sounds like a great idea! I figure TJ, Jen and Dennis have the large scale
> > all sewn up, so I'll stick with smaller stuff for a while.
>
> I don't mind more in the 1:20 range and I don't mind building what others
> already have built but originality is better.
Nah, I like big stuff too was just kidding 8?) Just for a bit of comparison,
this crane is 10 studs wide, Jennifer's AC100-1 is about 18 I think, and
Dennises LG1550 looks to be around 24....
> > Do you mean the BRE page or the Lugnet page? I thought I made them all
> > viewable at 1024 wide...
>
> Yes, they are. But I prefer to keep my browser in the 800 wide range, don't
> like my windows maximized. Still, 800 x 600 is the most common resolution used
> (according to another Swedish AFOL's web-visit counter).
Ah well I just like highly detailed pics 8?) it's a compromise between
smaller resolution or less clicks 8?)
ROSCO
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> Nah, I like big stuff too was just kidding 8?) Just for a bit of comparison,
> this crane is 10 studs wide, Jennifer's AC100-1 is about 18 I think, and
> Dennises LG1550 looks to be around 24....
My in-mind project might be something like 70 cm long (1:20) and that's all I
have to say about that for now :)
> > > Do you mean the BRE page or the Lugnet page? I thought I made them all
> > > viewable at 1024 wide...
> >
> > Yes, they are. But I prefer to keep my browser in the 800 wide range, don't
> > like my windows maximized. Still, 800 x 600 is the most common resolution used
> > (according to another Swedish AFOL's web-visit counter).
>
> Ah well I just like highly detailed pics 8?) it's a compromise between
> smaller resolution or less clicks 8?)
Or you could have the text above or below the pictures, not on the sides of
'em :)
/Tobbe
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Nice crane Ross, I'll have to update my webpage to say that it is practical
to get a three section boom at 4 studs wide. It's great that you got good
reference photos, I'm still not quite gallous enough to ask people if I can
take photos of that type when they are working, prefering to skulk in the
distance, but am working on it!
"Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message
news:H8BJFL.62F@lugnet.com...
> Nah, I like big stuff too was just kidding 8?) Just for a bit of • comparison,
> this crane is 10 studs wide, Jennifer's AC100-1 is about 18 I think
That's right, although if it had been to exact scale it would have been 16,
but I added a couple of extra studs to make lift easier, or indeed possible.
Jennifer
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In lugnet.modelteam, Jennifer Clark writes:
> Nice crane Ross, I'll have to update my webpage to say that it is practical
> to get a three section boom at 4 studs wide.
Thanks Jen! Am I allowed to say "nyak, nyak" now??? 8?)
> It's great that you got good
> reference photos, I'm still not quite gallous enough to ask people if I can
> take photos of that type when they are working, prefering to skulk in the
> distance, but am working on it!
Well in this case, I just hung around taking photos from outside the
barriers, and Andy saw me and invited me up! I've had not so pleasant
experiences asking other crane drivers (I'm told they prefer to be known as
"anti-gravity consultants"....)
> "Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message
> news:H8BJFL.62F@lugnet.com...
> > Nah, I like big stuff too was just kidding 8?) Just for a bit of • comparison,
> > this crane is 10 studs wide, Jennifer's AC100-1 is about 18 I think
>
> That's right, although if it had been to exact scale it would have been 16,
> but I added a couple of extra studs to make lift easier, or indeed possible.
Yes, in fact mine has a somewhat larger length/width ratio than the real
one. And of course yours was an AC50, not an AC100....
ROSCO
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> Ross Crawford writes:
> Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
>
> ROSCO
Superb! You've managed to get so much functionality and realism into such a
relatively small scale model. I really love the engine(not sure about the
pink seats though!).
Psi
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In lugnet.modelteam, Simon Bennett writes:
> > Ross Crawford writes:
> > Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
> >
> > ROSCO
>
> Superb! You've managed to get so much functionality and realism into such a
> relatively small scale model.
Thanks Simon!
> I really love the engine(not sure about the
> pink seats though!).
Well they weren't my idea, but they kinda grew on me...
ROSCO
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
>
> http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
Very nice! I particularly like the telescopic boom construction and the
lifting cylinder.
I know the excessiving bending of the axle is a little unsightly. Have you
tried other axles? Are the black axles more stiff than the gray ones? I know
that's a dumb question, and I should probably know the answer. But I think I
remember some of my white axles being a lot more flexible than the black ones.
Oh, no fair on the trickery. I read about the geared planetary hubs in your
specs and got very excited. I then saw the CAD image of the chassis. You
shouldn't tease us ;-)
TJ
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In lugnet.modelteam, Thomas Avery writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> > Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
> >
> > http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
>
> Very nice! I particularly like the telescopic boom construction and the
> lifting cylinder.
Thanks!
> I know the excessiving bending of the axle is a little unsightly. Have you
> tried other axles? Are the black axles more stiff than the gray ones? I know
> that's a dumb question, and I should probably know the answer. But I think I
> remember some of my white axles being a lot more flexible than the black ones.
Hmmm. I didnt even try that - just chose the grey cos it looked more like
the steel of your average hydraulic ram 8?) Might try a red one too....
I actually thought about getting a steel rod & inserting into a plastic
sleeve - this would also allow me to increase the length, and get the
geometry better. But that would ruin my 100% LEGO solution 8?)
Oh, wait ... I already ruined that with the string 8?(
> Oh, no fair on the trickery. I read about the geared planetary hubs in your
> specs and got very excited. I then saw the CAD image of the chassis. You
> shouldn't tease us ;-)
Ha! I'm just a big tease! I could say that was just for the space fans...
Thanks for putting it in the "Cool new MOCs" too 8?)
ROSCO
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In lugnet.modelteam, Ross Crawford writes:
> Hmmm. I didnt even try that - just chose the grey cos it looked more like
> the steel of your average hydraulic ram 8?) Might try a red one too....
>
> I actually thought about getting a steel rod & inserting into a plastic
> sleeve - this would also allow me to increase the length, and get the
> geometry better. But that would ruin my 100% LEGO solution 8?)
>
> Oh, wait ... I already ruined that with the string 8?(
Well, I don't want to go into *that* argument, but I feel string is one of
those few items that's perfectly acceptable to substitute with non-LEGO
materials :-)
> Ha! I'm just a big tease! I could say that was just for the space fans...
>
> Thanks for putting it in the "Cool new MOCs" too 8?)
No problemo. I highlighted your post last week, but couldn't reply then
'cause I was changing my posting set up.
TJ
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> Oh, wait ... I already ruined that with the string 8?(
>
> Well, I don't want to go into *that* argument, but I feel string is one of
> those few items that's perfectly acceptable to substitute with non-LEGO
> materials :-)
Agreed!
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In lugnet.modelteam, Tobbe Arnesson writes:
> > Oh, wait ... I already ruined that with the string 8?(
> >
> > Well, I don't want to go into *that* argument, but I feel string is one of
> > those few items that's perfectly acceptable to substitute with non-LEGO
> > materials :-)
>
> Agreed!
Me too!
I think rubberbands are other of those few items that can be substituted
with non-Lego materials... anyway, the only difference (I think) is where
the rubberband (or string in this case) was manufactured.
And Ross, about the steel rod that you thought to put in the crane, unless
you plan to show it in a contest or exhibition that only accepts official
Lego parts (no modified pieces, no non-Lego pieces), I wouldn't mind about
adding the steel rod to the crane.
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<<snip>>
> And Ross, about the steel rod that you thought to put in the crane, unless
> you plan to show it in a contest or exhibition that only accepts official
> Lego parts (no modified pieces, no non-Lego pieces), I wouldn't mind about
> adding the steel rod to the crane.
I hope he wants to add it into some contest that only accepts official Lego
parts :)
http://www.lotek.nu/challenge/motec.html
Yes folks, MoTeC is still up and running. I've been busy a lot in autumn,
summer was almost dead-LEGO-wise and I'm about to move to a bigger apartment
along with making webpages for SweLUG (Swedish LEGO User Group) so I won't draw
more attention to MoTeC then this for now. But I can't host another go without
models (I have a few in the pipeline, can't remember who and what but they're
there) so please send 'em in! Be aware that it might take some time to get the
gears running though...
Best regards,
/Tobbe
http://www.lotek.nu
(remove SPAM when e-mailing)
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Hi Ross,
many compliment, your allterraincrane are fantastic!To times it is more
difficult to construct great small models rather than!
Now I must wait for, I wanted to publish the new BIGFOOT!;-)))))
Obviously I am joking!!!
P.S.
You know that my English is much insufficient one!;-(((
hi Andrea
In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
>
> http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
>
> There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
> won't be viewable until moderated.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> ROSCO
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Hi, thanks Anrea! And your english isn't perfect, but I get the gist!
ROSCO
In lugnet.modelteam, Andrea Grazi writes:
> Hi Ross,
> many compliment, your allterraincrane are fantastic!To times it is more
> difficult to construct great small models rather than!
> Now I must wait for, I wanted to publish the new BIGFOOT!;-)))))
> Obviously I am joking!!!
> P.S.
> You know that my English is much insufficient one!;-(((
> hi Andrea
>
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> > Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
> >
> > http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
> >
> > There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
> > won't be viewable until moderated.
> >
> > Enjoy!
> >
> > ROSCO
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
>
> http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
>
> There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
> won't be viewable until moderated.
OK, I've updated the page with a few more details including the attachment
of the boom extension, and details of the 700g lift.
Enjoy!
ROSCO
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In lugnet.modelteam, Ross Crawford writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Ross Crawford writes:
> > Almost-minifig-scale, based on DEMAG AC100.
> >
> > http://www.lugnet.com/~469/projects/allterraincrane
> >
> > There's a link to the full brickshelf gallery with many more pictures, but
> > won't be viewable until moderated.
>
> OK, I've updated the page with a few more details including the attachment
> of the boom extension, and details of the 700g lift.
Nice (except the text is still next to the photos :-P )!
I like the cab-tilting action photo :)
Is that a can with 700 grams of dog food or is it a can that weighs 700 g?
/Tobbe
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