CRANE FOR FWLR
CRANE FOR FWLR
Well after some time I have now finished the Crane for the line at our new address, ( Itโs been almost a month in the making ) I have really enjoyed building this, but I suspect it may not be to everyones liking, mainly because it may not be to scale. Anne loves it, she would, wouldnโt she so thats all the matters really, it would be able to run behind a loco with another 1 or 2 wagons up front, and it would probably struggle going around some curves, mainly because of the overhang, but it is going to be more of a static display on the line.
I will need to put the photos in 2 posts I think, so please bear with me.
I had already started building the body of the wagon, so no photos of that been done.
I will need to put the photos in 2 posts I think, so please bear with me.
I had already started building the body of the wagon, so no photos of that been done.
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
More photoโs.
We have given the crane a name,
WOODIE. All of the build was done with hand tools only, as you probably can tell. I soaked the coffee stirrers in Boiled Linseed Oil, there was to many to do individually.
For my first real scratch build, apart from the little static Diesel, it as started me of to try other things for the line.
We have given the crane a name,
WOODIE. All of the build was done with hand tools only, as you probably can tell. I soaked the coffee stirrers in Boiled Linseed Oil, there was to many to do individually.
For my first real scratch build, apart from the little static Diesel, it as started me of to try other things for the line.
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
- tom_tom_go
- Driver
- Posts: 4824
- Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:08 am
- Location: Kent, UK
- Contact:
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Proper job Rod, I like it.
You would enjoy 7/8ths if you like building over scale stuff.
You would enjoy 7/8ths if you like building over scale stuff.
- Peter Butler
- Driver
- Posts: 5266
- Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:33 pm
- Location: West Wales
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Looks just fine to me Rod, I remember you said a while ago you were building a crane and I have been looking forward to this as I am nuts about cranes!
For a first scratch-build you should feel proud of yourself... size-wise, how big is a crane?..... as big as it needs to be!
For a first scratch-build you should feel proud of yourself... size-wise, how big is a crane?..... as big as it needs to be!
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Looks good to me Rod. I'm starting to scratch build some wagons too. If anyone doesm't like it, tell them rule 1 applies.
You need a runner wagon now for the jib, and a mess van and you'll have a complete train.
Ian
You need a runner wagon now for the jib, and a mess van and you'll have a complete train.
Ian
Ian
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Looks good to me and not overscale - the man inside the control hut looks nice and snug!
Where did I put that uncoupler?
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Love it. It will be more practical use on the P way than my hand operated one!
Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
That's a great looking crane, Rod. A darnn sight better tnan my first scratchbuilds. Some really nice touches, it looks proper workmanlike.
Rik
Rik
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Thanks guys, I really did get a lot of pleasure building it. It started of with 3ply, then coffee stirrers on both sides. Ben the drivers mug was a pain to try and source, so I decided to use a bit of my little brain power and had an to cut a piece of the branch I had been keeping to make some logs for the N Gauge stuff I was into, the handle is made out of plasticine and I fixed to it with a small drop of superglue.
Anne is such a strong motivator to me and she shows me so much praise in what I do, she thinks I am so clever for the things I make, I donโt think I doโฆ she does have a kind heart.
Tom I actually measured the height of โWOODIEโ from the top of the rails to the top of the cab and it is 150mm in height and the width is 100mm. So it is 15mm lower and 25mm narrower than my RH Billy, โPATRICIA ANNEโ. Not bad for a guesstimet I thinkโฆ.
Ian I do have another wagon body to convert to a runner wagon, but it may be a bit of a challenge because of the length of the jib and I am thinking of a brake van or even a small coach maybe for the mess vanโฆโฆ โs would be very gratefully takenโฆ.
It is praise indeed from such great builders like Peter, Rik and others, but I have a very long way to go to achieve such โGodlike Greatnessโ as theirs โฆ..
Anne is such a strong motivator to me and she shows me so much praise in what I do, she thinks I am so clever for the things I make, I donโt think I doโฆ she does have a kind heart.
Tom I actually measured the height of โWOODIEโ from the top of the rails to the top of the cab and it is 150mm in height and the width is 100mm. So it is 15mm lower and 25mm narrower than my RH Billy, โPATRICIA ANNEโ. Not bad for a guesstimet I thinkโฆ.
Ian I do have another wagon body to convert to a runner wagon, but it may be a bit of a challenge because of the length of the jib and I am thinking of a brake van or even a small coach maybe for the mess vanโฆโฆ โs would be very gratefully takenโฆ.
It is praise indeed from such great builders like Peter, Rik and others, but I have a very long way to go to achieve such โGodlike Greatnessโ as theirs โฆ..
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
If the jib is too long to fit on your proposed wagon body, Perhaps a single bolster wagon and a single plank wagon? The single plank wagon could be filled with packing pieces tools re-railing ramp etc? With your skills you could scratch build them? A brake van or small coach with a brake compartment would be my choice, but I tend to follow full sized practice. Don't forget rule 1.
Ian
Ian
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
As Ian says, some sort of match truck (or even two if the jib is longer) would complement it. A flat wagon is clearly the quickest and easiest solution - eg RikIanC wrote: โThu May 31, 2018 12:19 pm If the jib is too long to fit on your proposed wagon body, Perhaps a single bolster wagon and a single plank wagon? The single plank wagon could be filled with packing pieces tools re-railing ramp etc? With your skills you could scratch build them? A brake van or small coach with a brake compartment would be my choice, but I tend to follow full sized practice. Don't forget rule 1.
Ian
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Exactly what I had in mind Rik. Where's your crane? Lolge_rik wrote: โThu May 31, 2018 4:02 pmAs Ian says, some sort of match truck (or even two if the jib is longer) would complement it. A flat wagon is clearly the quickest and easiest solution - egIanC wrote: โThu May 31, 2018 12:19 pm If the jib is too long to fit on your proposed wagon body, Perhaps a single bolster wagon and a single plank wagon? The single plank wagon could be filled with packing pieces tools re-railing ramp etc? With your skills you could scratch build them? A brake van or small coach with a brake compartment would be my choice, but I tend to follow full sized practice. Don't forget rule 1.
Ian
match.JPG
Rik
Ian
- Peter Butler
- Driver
- Posts: 5266
- Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:33 pm
- Location: West Wales
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
.... and mine, complete with match-truck...
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Wow Peter! I'd forgotten about that magnificent beastie.Peter Butler wrote: โThu May 31, 2018 10:45 pm .... and mine, complete with match-truck...
IMG_5387.JPG
Rik
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
They are both impressive Cranes Peter & Rik. Yours Peter looks like you can lift it off when running, but unfortunately I canโt with mine, so thatโs why it will be more of a static display
But nothing is going to get started because we are starting to move today (Officially Monday) so itโs going to be a busy week or so, then of course the line to sort out.
Got to get the priorities right, so Anne says anyway โฆโฆ
But nothing is going to get started because we are starting to move today (Officially Monday) so itโs going to be a busy week or so, then of course the line to sort out.
Got to get the priorities right, so Anne says anyway โฆโฆ
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Good luck Rod - take it easy! Moving house is NOT one of my favourite activities
Where did I put that uncoupler?
- Peter Butler
- Driver
- Posts: 5266
- Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:33 pm
- Location: West Wales
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Thanks Rod, the crane and match-truck can run as a pair with the jib rising and falling or swivelling with any track undulations.
Good luck with your move, it can be stressful so take it easy and get others to help as much as possible.
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Thanks Derek & Mark. I did do too much yesterday, has did Anne, even though we had eldest Daughter, granddaughter and Son-in-law with us, they seem to run at a different pace to usโฆ.slowโฆ.
So we are both going to take it easier today and just move some small items with youngest daughter, donโt know if her daughter is coming though, she can be a challenge on her ownโฆ.
So we are both going to take it easier today and just move some small items with youngest daughter, donโt know if her daughter is coming though, she can be a challenge on her ownโฆ.
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests