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Gantry Crane

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  1. Jul 26, 2017 #1
    RALPH

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    Start of another project (Gantry Crane)one that I've seen that really like, so here goes at having a go at building one :scratchchin:This H section 9mm x 9mm x 385mm (plastruct)
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    5 slots at 7mm wide equally spaced
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    7mm x 4mm x 385mm rectangular section
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    cut in half, then inserted old rails,(20mm space left in both ends) for strength and support
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    These legs only placed on dry for now
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    Came across these at our local Drop & Shop, Shop at the Tip, think they are off blinds, so a lucky findat a great expence of a whole $1 for the eight
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    2mm round and 5mm x 5mm 'T' Section
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    Glued on top of girder
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    wheel housing with the half circle pieces removed, and placed in the position it/they will run
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    Heck of a long way to go but it's a start. hoping it works :facepalm:
    RALPH
     
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  2. Jul 26, 2017 #2
    Ron

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    Looking good so far! :)
     
  3. Jul 26, 2017 #3
    ianvolvo46

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    Ingenuity and genius come to mind Ralph.. I've got to build 2 gantrys on my layout so watching with interest .. now off to the Chinese shop for bits.

    Ian vt :tophat::tophat:
     
  4. Jul 26, 2017 #4
    Toto

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    Looking forward to the next instalment.
     
  5. Jul 26, 2017 #5
    StevePower

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    That looks great Ralph. Good use of the window rollers, you could get a better match really.
     
  6. Jul 26, 2017 #6
    Gary

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    This will be worth watching and I'm certainly looking forward to following the build. :thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  7. Jul 26, 2017 #7
    RALPH

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    Thankyou for your nice comments fellas, http://www.clickRALPH
     
  8. Jul 26, 2017 #8
    jakesdad13

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    I find these kind of builds especially interesting as they give great ideas for other builds. The use of blind runners for a gantry crane is excellent, but also its given me an idea for a sliding door for my big shed on Wheeldon :thumbs:.
    Can't wait to see what comes next!

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
  9. Jul 26, 2017 #9
    Kimbo

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    Great ideas Ralph, really looking forward to seeing this progress
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  10. Jul 27, 2017 #10
    paul_l

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    Just got an extra big of popcorn, ready for episode 2

    Paul
     
  11. Jul 27, 2017 #11
    RALPH

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    Paul, Glad you've got a extra large bag of popcorn, Rather than holding your breath :avatar:
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Just got a strange look of the other 5/8ths .. I only muttered 'well it's curtains for me'

    Ian vt:scratchchin:
     
  13. Jul 30, 2017 #13
    RALPH

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    A little more progress on Gantry Crane, 1.5mm rod cut into 6mm lengths
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    fixed into outside of girders
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    marked ready to do the same on inside of girders
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    Toto

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    More intriguing by the minute Ralph. Looking forward to more good Sir.

    Toto
     
  15. Jul 30, 2017 #15
    Kimbo

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    For a tight Yorkshireman that's a lot of plastic your using mate :avatar::avatar::avatar: I'm intrigued as well, more please :thumbs: Kim
     
  16. Jul 31, 2017 #16
    RALPH

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    Some more on Gantry, 1.5mm plasticard pieces to cover Bogie wheels and level the top

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    Inside of main Gantry track done, plus bogies done.
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    Bogies ready to take cross girders
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    Placed in running position
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    Same procedure for Gantry Cross tracks, 9mm H section, 'T' section and rod.
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    Cross girder/track done, and wheels to use.
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    This time glued wheels Back to Back
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    Bogies almost ready to carry short sections for crane
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    To be continued :scratchchin:RALPH
     
  17. Jul 31, 2017 #17
    jakesdad13

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    Brilliant! really looking forward to the next instalment Ralph.

    Pete.
     
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    Gary

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    I can see how this is all falling into place. Excellent work and very ingenious ! :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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    Toto

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    Great piece of engineering Ralph. Terrific build.:thumbs:
     
  20. Aug 1, 2017 #20
    RALPH

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    Wood template marked out for uprights and angle of 10 degrees for support

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    The short cross pieces cut and glued
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    1mm brass cut to shape (don't know what happened to colour maybe light prob )
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    Then rivet effect done with automatic centre pop
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    Glued in position, gives the effect of rivet
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    Finally one leg done now (only nine more to make:facepalm:)

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