A gantry crane

[ngauger]

Oh Man!!!!

[Steamtrains]

I'm sure the NPD in Ohio will put this beauty to good use.....

[doctorwayne]

Very nicely done, Kurt. I look forward to seeing it painted and installed on the NPD.

Wayne

[e-paw]

Great job, it looks like it was purchased from a hobby shop, not scratch built. When it's painted show us some pics.

[jglfan]

Great work and so nice that you post the step by step so we can see that it might be possible for us as well. Well, after better developing sodlering skills!

Gary

[Steve]

As the head of Northern Pacific's Narrow Packages Division, it is my great pleasure to announce that .... The Crane has made its Trans-Atlantic journey in fine shape! All of the men who off-loaded it were amazed at not only its rugged design, but also its symetrical "beauty".

I have ordered that ...... The Crane be painted asap by our best (only) man.

We at NP would like to take this opportunity to thank the president/owner of Kurt's kranes for his brilliant craftsmanship and more importantly, his friendship.

Steve
Northern Pacific Division Manager

[Steamtrains]

Good to hear that crane made its way safely across treacherous waters....Will look forward to seeing how that #1 painter finishes it up...!!!

[cnw1961]

Thank you once again for your kind words about the crane. It was the first brass model I did and it was much easier to do than I expected. Brass is a very forgiving material. If you fail to solder the parts together properly on your first attempt, no harm done, you can try as often as you like. Now I, too, am looking forward to seeing what the best (only) painter of the Narrow Packages Division can do. I am glad that I don’t have to do it, as painting is not exactly my favorite part of the hobby.

[cn nutbar]

Hello Kurt---great work Kurt---looking forward to the finished product on your beautiful layout

[Steve]

I had a hard time trying to get decent pictures (Bad lighting, operator error, etc.) Anyway, here are my two best shots of...
THE CRANE

[Ralph]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!! I really like that last shot...looks so real!
Ralph

[ngauger]

Oh MAN!! The last one - with the sky is great!!!

[doctorwayne]

A great job, Steve, by both you and Kurt.

Wayne

[Steamtrains]

....Terrific....!!!! The "real" picture really sets it off..!! Kudos to both engineers..!!!

[Sarge]

WOW, somehow I missed the updates on this. Awesome work