02-22-2010, 03:36 PM
One more...
This kit (Alexander Little Hook) is as old as my old man (1944). The only modification I made was to use styrene for the criss-cross bracing. I tried the paper strip method but was unsuccessful in getting it to stay where I wanted it and keep it from bending. I have not blended the 'concrete' base into the landform yet, and the whole crane above the base gear/plate is removable and positionable thanks to a brass rod/tube combo. I will put another dock platform between the pilings and track on the other side of the crane (the blank area to the right.)
The brass prop/screw is a white metal casting I picked up (in a pack of 3 or 4) at a train show for cheap. It's the only one I have painted, if I remember correctly. It's been a few years. Changing out a variety of loads is one of the appeals to this setting. I can run mining equipment, crates, barrels, sacks, etc. through here to keep it interesting.
Galen
This kit (Alexander Little Hook) is as old as my old man (1944). The only modification I made was to use styrene for the criss-cross bracing. I tried the paper strip method but was unsuccessful in getting it to stay where I wanted it and keep it from bending. I have not blended the 'concrete' base into the landform yet, and the whole crane above the base gear/plate is removable and positionable thanks to a brass rod/tube combo. I will put another dock platform between the pilings and track on the other side of the crane (the blank area to the right.)
The brass prop/screw is a white metal casting I picked up (in a pack of 3 or 4) at a train show for cheap. It's the only one I have painted, if I remember correctly. It's been a few years. Changing out a variety of loads is one of the appeals to this setting. I can run mining equipment, crates, barrels, sacks, etc. through here to keep it interesting.
Galen
I may not be a rivet counter, but I sure do like rivets!