Project by htl | posted 08-12-2016 06:51 PM | 1560 views | 1 time favorited | 19 comments | ![]() |
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Finished up the crane, turned out to be a little more interesting than I thought it would be to start with, but a fun build none the less.
Will be needing to build another set of tracks if I keep this up.
Should go nicely with the diesel train.
This was a scratch build from pictures.
Oak with walnut accents.
Here’s the blog. http://lumberjocks.com/htl/blog/90594
-- Learn More About Making Wooden Models. An Index Of My Model making Blogs. http://lumberjocks.com/htl/blog/116729
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ralbuck
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#1 posted 08-12-2016 07:18 PM
Fantastic! I really like the “no-real plans just go for it” attitude too!
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oldrivers
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#2 posted 08-12-2016 07:46 PM
Very Good Cogratulations.
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Dutchy
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#3 posted 08-12-2016 09:04 PM
Very nice Bruce. Something special!
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Dee1
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#4 posted 08-12-2016 09:18 PM
Very nice well done.
bruce317
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#5 posted 08-12-2016 10:12 PM
Bruce, That is wonderful!
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htl
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#6 posted 08-12-2016 10:14 PM
ralbuck your right it was full steam ahead and don’t look back.
I really don’t get much into pulleys and cables after a high crane and the well drilling out fit so if I had been thinking at the time probably wouldn’t have started it.
Thanks oldrivers!
Thanks Dutchy!!!
You to Dee1 & #3 for the encouragement.
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JPJ
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#7 posted 08-12-2016 11:02 PM
Nice job!
GR8HUNTER
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#8 posted 08-12-2016 11:40 PM
you need a train to go around Christmas tree with circle tracks …...That should slow you down just a bit ….....LMAO ..
GREAT JOB BUDDY
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hunter71
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#9 posted 08-13-2016 12:26 AM
Cool, neat thing is you can operate it. COOL
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Mean_Dean
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#10 posted 08-13-2016 12:56 AM
Another great creation of yours! I really like the look and attention to detail of this—and it operates, too!
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SouthavenToyMaker
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#11 posted 08-13-2016 02:23 AM
Very cool, still amazed that you take pictures and turn them into wooden models.
-- Sean
LittleBlackDuck
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#12 posted 08-13-2016 02:28 AM
Great result especially for a scratch build.
I’ll concede it was a good choice using the rope for the cables instead of the dish.
Hey #4, don’t get too carried away with all the compliments. You didn’t think I’d let this one go through to the keeper?
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kiefer
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#13 posted 08-13-2016 03:40 AM
Nice one Bruce and I like your build from pictures skill and attitude you certainly don’t need a plan and a great way to challenge yourself .
Looks great and I love the little details you incorporated .
Klaus
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crowie
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#14 posted 08-13-2016 07:59 AM
G’day Bruce, For someone who just gets in there and builds, sir you sure do a top job, well done, it’s come up a treat. A true credit to abilities to scratch built such beautiful wooden toys/models….
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#15 posted 08-13-2016 08:19 AM
I like those small mechanical features.
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