Nelson Jackson Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) There are loads to choose from, and I wouldn't know where to start, so here's a few to get you thinking. http://www.ehattons.com/31831/Peco_Products_LK_35_Yard_Crane_lineside_kit/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/40389/Wills_Kits_SS51_Goods_yard_crane_with_fixed_timber_jib/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/40627/Ratio_531_Yard_Crane/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/52740/Bachmann_Branchline_44_146_Highley_Station_Yard_Crane/StockDetail.aspx Hope this helps, it all depends on which type of crane you want and how much you want to pay for it. Maybe fellow RMwebers could help you more than I can. Edited September 20, 2013 by Nelson Jackson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I used a Wills crane on my layout which is okay for a small layout like mine (Toddington on the GlosWarks has something similar) but you might require something larger or perhaps 2 of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted October 1, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2013 The Dapol crane mounted on a brick base instead of the dock gantry it comes with looks great! Knightwing produce an exceptable small gantry but the ratio gantry crane kit is the ducks nuts bit spendy though so check ebay. (I picked one up on eBay US for $9 last year). Have enjoyed your layout thread and will be watching this topic. Shaun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Quick update on my first building, sort of 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Looking really well mate, can't wait to see the other buildings as well, when you've built them. Edited October 7, 2013 by Nelson Jackson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Looks good. What's your hand there for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks and I didn't realise it was there until I posted this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8EWHxxDzjE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hi Will, it was good to meet you at the weekend and see your nice little layout, each time I came by it seemed to be operating really well. All the best and enjoy your modelling. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted October 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2013 Great to see a new layout emerging How did the show go? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks and it went great. I'll see about getting round to posting more pictures later of some things I've been working on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 The crane almost finished And an overall view, including the new, bigger hill 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Superb job, Very nice indeed, well done mate. Edited October 22, 2013 by Nelson Jackson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Popplewell Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Looking good Will. It's great to see you've made such a great start on your layout.I quite envy you doing all this for the first time, nothing beats the satisfaction of achieving something you've only dreamed of previously and turning it into reality.I still have fond memories of the first "Real" layout I built in 009 in 1974, and can still remember the thrill of it all.Brilliant stuff keep it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Looks good. Have you managed to get your crane to spin or did you, like me, manage to stick it together. (I did later fix it though). Edited October 22, 2013 by Twright Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Super work mate! Might add that Peco yard crane to Compton Martin in the near future! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks and I'd reccomend this Will's one, looks great after a bit of weathering. Bit of a in final assembly though! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 A video update for those interested, I know some of you have already seen it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AmWyVE2N4g 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Popplewell Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Just watched your video Will.Very impressive filming and commentary loved it.I hope you don't mind if I make a few comments: There's one point in the video when you're showing the new static grass with the van in the background and the effect is most realistic.When you've got the rest of the layout finished to this standard you'll have a very good layout. You said the painting on your figure was a bit rubbish,I tell you what it looked pretty good to me. The thing I found most impressive was your scratch built coal cells.As you say it's cheaper to scratch build than use kits,but more importantly when done skillfully, as you have done, the result is more realistic.The sleepers look great and your coal looks really good. Fantastic stuff Will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 It has been confirmed that 'A Small Yard' will be attending the Weston-on-Trent exhibition on Saturday the 16th November. This will most likely be it's last exhibition in the Midlands before I move unless I get a very late invite. So, if you're interested in seeing te layout in the flesh come along! Details here. Thanks Ian, I've been trying to get the filming right, but it's very difficult whilst trying to speak, film and think at the same time! The static grass really does look good, I'm hoping to use a grass mat for the hill and then go over it with the static grass as I'm running out of the stuff! I'm not a fan of the colour for the face so I'll have a go at looking through my paints for some more or looking online for some. The coal staites i'm quite pleased with and I'm glad you liked them, like you said it's much cheaper. They practically cost me nothing to build as the sleepers are from old track and the coal I has anyway. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iScTIYtDNHQ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 looking good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Some photos from the layouts trip to the Weston-on-Trent model railway exhibition. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Wow, that's coming along really well. Superb job mate, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Hi Will, It was good to see the layout at the show yesterday, looking good mate. Andy . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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