MattWallace Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi all, Much as the title says, I'm considering my first scratch-build and I'm looking for prototype plans/drawings to base my measurements on. My layout is set in the present day and the model I am hoping to build is a gantry crane on rails like the ones found at wentlooge near Newport for handling containers. I'm exploring building one myself so that I can look at motorising it given that all commercial ones are out of stock and over £500 on eBay! Where would you all start when trying to build something like this? Thanks in advance, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWallace Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Apparently these are Morris 0 4 0 Gantry Cranes according to Railfreight's website. Morris appear to have been merged with Kone so I've emailed them direct to see if they can help. I'll post any updates here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 What about this? http://scalescenes.com/products/T032-Gantry-Crane I'd say the printed details would make a good aid to scratchbuilding. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWallace Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thanks John, I've taken a quick look at the scalescenes as it appears to be very similar, however I hadn't thought of using it as a "template" for a scratch-build in plastic - that might be a fvery good idea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Yes indeed Matt, something I've been contemplating as well. I'm not a fan of card structures due to their propensity to deteriorate, particularly in an exhibition layout context - I much prefer plastic. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katier Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 plastic... pffft.. brass all the way!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Actually Katier, I would agree that a kit for the gantry crane would be best produced in brass with perhaps white metal castings. When I say plastic for structures, I'm thinking of buildings. I took a quick look at eBay - didn't see anything remotely resembling a decent model of what Matt is looking for. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWallace Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 As far as "RTR" models, there are none currently produced. There have previeously been the Heljan ( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heljan-MODEL-CONTAINER-CRANE-OO-/221218059567 ) and the Brawa ( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brawa-OO-HO-Motorised-Container-Crane-And-motorised-Transverser-Board-/190870559976 ) however these are well outside my price range even on eBay. Keep in mind that if this does happen, it will be my first scratch build ever, so whilst going the route of Brass is a nice idea, sticking to cheaper plastic is probably my best option to begin with! Cheers, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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