Scratch built, all metal, working miniature crane. Quarter shown for scale. Viewed: 133 times.
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A few commercial cast parts were used on this model such as the sprung axle boxes. The miniature bolts used to attach the axle boxes to the frame are visible. Viewed: 132 times.
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The decking is made from miniature diamond tread plate. The diamond plate is steel. It was cut on a large sheet metal shear. Viewed: 149 times.
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The winch was assembled from a commercial kit, but it had to be adapted to the aluminum frame of the crane gantry. Viewed: 136 times.
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The crank side of the winch. The steel grab mounted on the bottom of the gantry frame is formed from a piece of steel bailing wire. Viewed: 113 times.
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The weighted hook or "headache ball" was forged and soldered together from brass parts. Viewed: 122 times.
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The frame of the crane was bolted together from various milled aluminum parts and miniature nuts and bolts. Viewed: 120 times.
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Side view of the crane. Viewed: 133 times.
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