Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Some more progress with the bucket jewelry.

Hitch Link
http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/2355/dscn1068q.jpg

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http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/7830/dscn1071kt.jpg

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/8681/dscn1082i.jpg

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Some pins
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2645/dscn1077v.jpg

Wedge for hoist or drag rope
http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/2407/dscn1073g.jpg

Old hoist connection:o
http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/5420/dscn1075.jpg

New Hoist connection:) Funny how I can't see how much smoothing out the surfaces and corners I missed. Everthing will be painted red soon.
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3382/dscn1081an.jpg

Old drag connection:o
http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/739/dscn1074y.jpg

New less the dump rope socket:D
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8107/dscn1084sm.jpg

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

:eek::eek: looks like you'll be ready :D I'll wait to paint the mack till after the show :p

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Looks great! Very nice work Steve.

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Decided to make the pins for the fairlead sheaves. I got tired of looking at the 9/64'' drill bit and a broken 0-80 tap shoved into the holes holding them on.:o
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http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/8656/dscn1162l.jpg

Next I made the bracket for the arch that the dump rope attaches to. Got tired of the small hose clamp holding it on:o
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5517/dscn1171c.jpg

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4268/dscn1163vg.jpg

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http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1816/dscn1169m.jpg

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Ready to TIG weld onto the arch.
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6026/dscn1172iq.jpg

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Awesome detail Steve!! The days are counting down to Cabin fever!

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Thanks Brian, That little piece only took me most of the weekend to execute. still need a wedge socket made if time permits.
Yes, I'm counting down now. I better get my trailer ready. I need to make a check list for some loose ends on: the Drag,the Rocker, and I have another toy that should be ready if I can get a motor attached soon.

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Now I see what you were talking about my hearing stinks on that phone :eek: looks good . mack is just about ready . My quick eng. and drawing paid off , just need to attach the cylinders . I'm also bringing the 9370 .

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

That is a neat little clamp!
Beautiful work!

kerst

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Those clamps are very nice. They come in all sizes. These are the smallest.
I got these from ebay for $7.50 ea. X4
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...All-Categories

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Very nice, that bucket is looking awesome.

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Just Amazing!!!!!!!

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

This dragline is looking better with every picture steve! I was gonna ask the other day if you were making all those small pins for the bucket but now I see that you are. Very nice work!!!

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Thanks again you guys.
Tom, I got tired of all the drill bits and #5-40 socket head cap bolts.:rolleyes:
Still need 9 more for the suspension and safety rope sheaves.

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

I took this interesting photo of the build up of lime dust on my bucket from Cabin Fever. I guess I moved about 4cy that weekend. I forgot to pickup on the bucket with my hand to see what a full bucket weighed with that wet stuff. I assume it was in the neighborhood of 13-14lbs.
That material was very wet deep inside the pile.
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4734/dscn1263tj.jpg
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Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Yeah, my dozer and pan are caked up too.

It was nice finally seeing the 9 up close and being able to get the equipment together and move some dirt.

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Sure was fun digging on "the pile" with somewhat of an active mine diorama we had going! I can't wait to do some more digging in May at the Lakeside Sand and Gravel open house and the Brownsville,PA show. Lakeside is real easy digging in a pile of coarse sand. The only problem there is; I have to set on a piece of plywood on that soft sand and I need to dodge a kid or two throwing sand at my model since it's next to the kiddy play area.
We finally weighed the 9W when we unloaded it from my trailer and I was pretty close estimating 175lbs. and it is exactly 180lbs. I figure about 25-30 more pounds of parts and she'll be complete.

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Hey Steve, sound's like you need a couple of bouncer's!
Cheer's, Neil.

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Well if the certain kid's parents would tell them "Now Don't Do That" instead of just sitting there doing nothing and watching.:mad:

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Steve. That's an easy fix, just put a small water canon on the machine. When they get out of hand a squirt or two usually puts the fire out. By the way the bucket looks good like that, sign of a working machine!
Rob

Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
 

Frustrating, isn't it!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: