LongRail Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I have been converting Hornby Crane to the Diesel 76 Tonne model and at the same time have also been improving the detailing. I have accepted that the boom is too short as the jib runner wagon; this avoids causing issues with the throw on the inside of the curves on my layout. The rest of the model is not too bad. I didn’t really carry out enough research before starting and have reworked a few items and not necessarily used to the best sequence of modifications but we learn buy our mistakes. I was previously posting details on the following thread but as it has become a larger topic have decided to start a thread for the crane and support wagons. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/82595-departmental-and-test-trains/page-2&do=findComment&comment=1534447 I have provided a set of pictures below to give details of progress to date more info can be found on the earlier thread which will continue but will be dedicated to the departmental RTC stock The most recent addition to the set is the conversion of a Bachman BSK brake 2nd corridor Coach into a Tool Wagon Finally a picture of the complete train its current form Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Very nice, I have converted one of those tool coaches from an old Hornby MK1. It doesn't look as good as yours though (partially because it's not finished!) I will follow this with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Gary, Looking very impressive as always. I particularly like the hook block and lifting beam, but that could just the engineer in me. Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Matt, Thanks, I am pleased with how the hook and lifting equipment have come out the photos show every little imperfection but they look better in the flesh. The hook which is made of brass and metal has a nice weighty feel about it. The pins can all be extracted and all the components joined but I won't be lifting any loco's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Very pleased with progress have now completed the main crane body, which has been painted and transfers and pipework added. Need to provide some from of interior console, doors and windows then re-rig the main jib. Still need to fabricate the small lifting hook. The pipework is only an approximation as I had trouble finding good enough pictures showing where all the pipework runs, it is not a 100% accurate model in any case so another small compromise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Looking good to me David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc435 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 This thread is very good. An excellent insight into how to upgrade an item that has been overlooked by the RTR manufacturers for too long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvian Tennant Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 loving it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles2 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Very pleased with progress have now completed the main crane body, which has been painted and transfers and pipework added. Need to provide some from of interior console, doors and windows then re-rig the main jib. Still need to fabricate the small lifting hook. The pipework is only an approximation as I had trouble finding good enough pictures showing where all the pipework runs, it is not a 100% accurate model in any case so another small compromise. I like the black and yellow hazard strips on the buffer beams, could you tell me how you achieve this please is this masked and sprayed or do you use transfers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 That's a very nice looking model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 I like the black and yellow hazard strips on the buffer beams, could you tell me how you achieve this please is this masked and sprayed or do you use transfers? The black and white stripes are transfers printed onto clear transfer paper in a laser printer you can print with an inkjet but the transfers need sealing with laquer the transfer paper is made by "Crafty computer paper" and come in A4 sheets either white or clear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Should have mentioned all the text and logos on the crane and associated wagons are printed on clear transfer paper. Bury ale is the name of the fictional depot on my layout and all my engineering trains carry this depot name Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37501 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Very pleased with progress have now completed the main crane body, which has been painted and transfers and pipework added. Need to provide some from of interior console, doors and windows then re-rig the main jib. Still need to fabricate the small lifting hook. The pipework is only an approximation as I had trouble finding good enough pictures showing where all the pipework runs, it is not a 100% accurate model in any case so another small compromise. Your 75 ton crane looks excellent. Thinking of attempting one myself. Please forgive my lack of knowledge, but with no forward facing cab window, how does the operator see what he is lifting? I have looked at prototype photographs as well and am none the wiser. Best wishes John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Most crane drivers can't see what they are lifting but are guided by others but when the cranes were steam powered the operator could see from behind the pulley system Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 All cranes will have a banksman or a dogman depending on what part of the world you are in to tell the crane driver when to lift etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37501 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Many thanks for your replies. My only experience of cranes was in the Royal Navy. Most had a good view of the ground around them but were guided by bandsmen and slingers. Best wishes John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted March 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5, 2017 Cranes? Now this is a crane..... http://www.heavyliftnews.com/news/the-heavy-lifting-crane-at-earls-court I work near here and it has been amazing to watch. This crane arrives in bits in standard shipping containers and has been constructed over the last few months. Not sure how the operator sees what their doing though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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