|
In lugnet.modelteam, Geoffrey Hyde writes:
>
> "Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:GLw3B4.3oI@lugnet.com...
> > Oh my word!!!
> >
> > Is that a 5571 in the pic???? That is one big crane!!!
>
> It would appear so. It has been added to extensively, and is now carting a
> large semi-trailer unit behind it, as well as having had a pneumatically
> operated liftarm fitted to it.
>
> Would like to see more closeup pics of the crane, and some words from Ron on
> how he built it. It would appear that he's also found some way of making
> large hydraulic pistons, although if those 2x2 rounds are as porous as I
> think they are, they're there mostly for decoration and he's either setting
> it by hand or using something internally to achieve the effect.
My guess is they're not functional - just slide in and out - the boom is lifted
some other way (be interested in how though!).
I was thinking of doing a telescopic crane like that, but use a long rack &
pinion system disguised to look like hydraulic rams. Guess I'll just shelve
that idea now 8?(
ROSCO
|
|
Message has 2 Replies:
Message is in Reply To:
13 Messages in This Thread:
- Entire Thread on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
This Message and its Replies on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
|
|
|
|