enginelane Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Need a little diversion from writing the show guide and checking off my to do list for the Wakefield Show 17/18/19 th Nov so broke into the stash to start to build this boom car. There is an image in one of the Monon books showing a similar car so hopefully will not look out of place on the layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Looking through web and books I cannot find the image my brain told me I had seen but this image reminded me that somewhere I had had ago at making the support car when holiday when the kids were much younger. Will have to have to see if it survives anywhere. Regarding the kit it appears many of the boom cars were adapted by the railway workshops so I think it will be modified to create more of a caboose, riding car for the repair gang to create a 3 car train of crane, Yes I have one somewhere, boom car and caboose riding car 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 the prototype photo isnt the same as what your describing, its a large steam crane, nothing like the model photos below it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 the prototype photo isnt the same as what your describing, its a large steam crane, nothing like the model photos below it I have somewhere I steam crane that when modified would come close to the version shown on the image. The bottom models are Markin in origin and it would be the caboose and tool boxes I would be doing bot the boom crane on the car itself. Vimes Street has a short repair in place spur so who knows in my fantasy 3.5 mm world they might have got their hands on such a combo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Found the image I was looking for. Has the rear as per the kit so will build with tool boxes etc on the platform and add a couple of windows in the side 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I picked these up a few years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I picked these up a few years ago. Picture1.jpg Picture2.jpg Interesting set of crane and boom car. The outside framing gives it more interest. I think I will investigate similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Modelling in between redoing show guide due to Milton Road having to be withdrawn due to illness so underframe detail added and bogies drying ready for wheelsets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) was a big fan of Tim Allen Tool Time so pleased to have picked up second hand a Chevy Nomad for the garage. I do not think I will recreate how his became a little squashed If not seen the episode short clip here will give you the idea Edited November 3, 2017 by enginelane 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Early morning cats who had been shell shocked with the fireworks last night so opportunity to spend a little time on the tool, boom car. I think that the side would benefit from a window. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Found the boom car I made many years ago. Has some damage but I think I will have a go at repairing it. So will have the crane - somewhere, if not will look on secondhand stalls, boom car and the tool caboose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Decided to go for higher level windows to give it more a home made conversion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Modelling time taken up by exhibition preparation, Wakefield Show next week and erecting shed in the garden. Will allow space to be made in the garage. Will have some modelling,time after Tea 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Interesting looking shed, where's that from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Interesting looking shed, where's that from? Mine was from Homebase, other DIy sheds available, it’s lightweight so I can move it round the slabs and requires less maintence. It’s not the most secure shed but since it’s only going to store low cost items, pots basic garden tools etc not really needs to be super safe. The only bit I needed help with was the roof which I’d a definite two person job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Basic structure complete, need to look through spares and bits boxes to find stuff to put in the planked area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Through Monon Society website found drawing of a Monon crane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Waiting for the show guide proofs to return and be signed off so made up the securing stands for the crane spreader bars and added a base coat of weathering to the tool caboose 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Could not resist from the second hand stall at the Wakefield Show - might provide a little down time therapy after the exhibition! Saturday and a Sunday to go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Wakefield Show now over for another year and feeling a bit tired so looking forward some modelling time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodshaw Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 With the Friday evening session to do, I imagine the Wakefield show can be a bit of a marathon for exhibitors! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 With the Friday evening session to do, I imagine the Wakefield show can be a bit of a marathon for exhibitors! It has to be experienced to be believed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 It has to be experienced to be believed. I believe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Little painting project whilst listening to Seville versus Liverpool. Did they really throw away 3 goal lead! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Completed the painting of the scrap load, needs a black wash to complete and then onto preparing the Warley display for the Wakefield 2018 Show. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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