Popular Post KNP Posted October 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2020 GWR 6ton Crane and Match Truck by: Cambrian model rail Ref: C5 The purpose of these pictures is to show how I built the crane as the attached instructions included with the model are minimal with some very unclear pictures included. Most of the instructions are written with the pieces not identified on the sprues, perhaps here numbering them on the sprues and referring to that would help considerably during the build. This is my interpretation of the construction, pictures and information is very sparse on this model so built using a bit of builders license is needed at times. As I have mentioned before a picture paints a thousand words..... Starting No wheels come with the model so I brought some from Cambrian. Next all the bits laid out, minimal flash but quite a few bits with mould lines where the two halves haven't quite lined up - fiddly but sortable Next after the wagon builds these are all the pieces for the crane cleaned up. The match truck and crane underframe where simple builds so I will just include some pictures for guidance Now for the crane itself I shan't describe a blow for blow build rather show each sub stage as I progressed and hopefully you can work out the pieces needed Just would like to point out on the last two pictures that the 'T' support was only glued on one side of the T so I could pull the sides apart to get the cross rods in easier. The crane assembly stood on the underframe only Unfortunately at this point if was difficult to take pictures of the jib construction because you had to hold, glue, line up, setting of glue which left no hands to take a pictures. The following one is all I have showing lining up wasn't easy Filing and filler needed..... Jib in place once ready to check alignment. Crane hook fixing lug copied from Chuffinghell (Warren Branch) (white bit) as I thought - that's a good idea. Happy, now all fixed together. And ready to be fitted, mine is fixed in place so it was glued to the underframe Hope this helps any one planning to build this rather unusual by lovely model but confused by the instructions. Model now finished and passing through Encombe Town on my Little Muddle layout Lead weight added to underside as model very light, S&W couplings, 3 link joining coupling, 40 link chain, transfer a mixture of Fox and HRMS where the location name was cobbled together. 15 1 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 mmmm.... that could make a nice page on gwr.org ! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Looks like a meatier version of this ABS kit I recently finished (well, nearly finished.....). I must admit I've not seen this crane kit in the Cambrian range, it looks rather good when finished. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 It is good to see a pic of the Cambrian crane kit made up. A few years ago I bought a job lot of stuff containing a part assembled kit. Watch this space ... Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, chrisf said: Watch this space ... Chris With Great Interest Chris How are you BTW? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Paul, you have a PM. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Couple of views of the finished model sitting next to the engine shed. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2020 Me wantee! It would be a nice living room shelf model and could have an occasional job at Cwmdimbath as well with NEM couplings. I’ve got a mental picture of it turning up behind 2761, and when those turn up they nag me until I’ve finished the model and taken the photo. Looks a satisfying kit to build as well. New year project I think... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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