Bucyrus Erie crane truck

[Mikem]

Looks good

[Krewmember]

Originally Posted by skeeter

Nice

Originally Posted by Mikem

Looks good

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by bigpipespete

What color have you picked , and do you plan on making it look like new or an old tired machine like in that picture ?

I want it to look fresh out of the factory new, in the factory Bucyrus Erie scheme which I'm having trouble finding what it looked like, I think it looks like this but I'm not 100 percent sure





If one of you guys has any knowledge on this subject, feel free to chime in. I would appreciate it




Shawn

[sparkycuda]

Yep, that 22B is factory correct for paint. Always liked their color combo.

Ken

[Krewmember]

Thank you for confirming that. I do really like that color combo as well.

[bigpipespete]

That dump truck would look awesome in matching colors.

[frizzen]

I'm loving all the hatches on the crane house. It's looking killer!

Yep, that's the factory livery, always thought it looked sharp. Are you going to continue it on the crane carrier too, or have something different in mind for it?

[Krewmember]

Originally Posted by bigpipespete

That dump truck would look awesome in matching colors.

I agree, and I have plans to make a 1960's dump truck to go with the crane after it done

Originally Posted by frizzen

Are you going to continue it on the crane carrier too, or have something different in mind for it?

Yes. I'm going for something like this, but with the stripes.

[Mikem]

Hi what is the height of your crane cab at the highest point right side behind cab window from floor ? Thanks

[Mustang46555]

Am really liking this build! It looks fantastic so far.

[Krewmember]

Originally Posted by Mikem

Hi what is the height of your crane cab at the highest point right side behind cab window from floor ? Thanks

Is this what you need?





Shawn

[Mikem]

Yes perfect my calculations were a bit shorter . Thanks

[Krewmember]

I'm glad I could help. And if you need any more help be sure to a ask

[Mikem]

Got my turntable and base made for the crane next the cabs . Trying to decide plastic or copper cabs ,

[Krewmember]

Originally Posted by Mikem

Got my turntable and base made for the crane next the cabs . Trying to decide plastic or copper cabs ,

Nice, do you have any pictures you can share?

If I had the choice when I started my build, I would have used copper and brass. But at the time it would have been too expensive.

Also. I just completed the last panels on the crane housing
But it the process I slipped with a xacto knife and destroyed the hinges for the hatch. So i will have to redo them later




I can now focus all my attention on the mechanical parts of this project.





Shawn

[bigpipespete]

Originally Posted by Krewmember

I agree, and I have plans to make a 1960's dump truck to go with the crane after it done



Yes. I'm going for something like this, but with the stripes.

I cant wait to see the start of the dump truck

[Mikem]

I would love to share tried one of the toturials , just to say I’m not a computer guy

[jerry56]

First I know this is really old but did you ever get to finish this

[Krewmember]

Unfortunately, I have not. This project has been abandoned for while now. I pulled it off the shelf a couple years ago and dropped the crane house on the floor and it shattered

To top it off all the my design files for it are in a program I no longer use.
I still have all the reference material saved on my computer so I can redesign it in the future. But other projects have taken forefront.

Here is some photos of what I have slowly been working no. It's a model of a Michigan C16.
I plain to model the air controls. Pneumatic clutches, brakes, on board air compressor and tank.













This is a 3d printed pattern and core box for the bucket. It will be cast in brass or bronze. I still need to sand, fill and paint it.













-Shawn-

[jerry56]

That's a shame about the Bucyrus Erie, As you can see I'm partial to the old truck cranes.
But keep us up to date on this one....Love to watch these come together

[Zabco]

That is some very nice work! I am really interested in seeing how your cast bucket works out. I've seen guys use 3d printing to make the pattern for lost 'plastic' casting, but don't think I've seen any one make the mold itself for molten metal casting. Please keep us updated.