Thanks Rick! Very helpful. Doesn’t deter me from using one in a totally inappropriate spot (pacific northwest) because I’m a stubborn &$#^#& :-). I just love the look of these things…
Wasn’t being critical Jim, I built one for my ON3 RR that was set in Northern California, I love the look of the critters as well.
I just have this thing about knowing the history of the things I model, to me researching the machine is as much fun as building it(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)
I took the drawing for my loader from the Gazette and blew it up to the scale I needed. (1:20.3).
Thanks for the link, Roost. I already found my next build from that site in 7/8 scale.
Rooster, Rick: I didn’t take any of this as criticism, just letting you know that I’m not as into the history as you guys are, so I take liberties.
Cheers!
Jim, do you have this SP catalog? Pretty fun.
Parker also advertised in this periodical, “American Lumberman.” Lots of cool ads for other logging train stuff in there.
Keep up the great work!
Oooh, thanks Cliff. Page 7 [link] has a decent picture of this, showing the slope of the vertical supports that I am feeling the need for.
Yes, neat pic! The loader also shows up on most pages between 7 and 17, with its big brother appearing on p24-30.
Have you seen the drawings shown here?
Cliff Jennings said:
Jim, do you have this SP catalog? Pretty fun.
Parker also advertised in this periodical, “American Lumberman.” Lots of cool ads for other logging train stuff in there.
Keep up the great work!
Cliff,
Jim has already made it clear that he is not into History so knock it off!
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Cliff Jennings said:
Have you seen the drawings shown here?
Nope …never seen them before but the top beam is smaller than the one Jim is modeling.
" Rooster " said:
Cliff Jennings said:
Jim, do you have this SP catalog? Pretty fun.
Parker also advertised in this periodical, “American Lumberman.” Lots of cool ads for other logging train stuff in there.
Keep up the great work!
Cliff,
Jim has already made it clear that he is not into History so knock it off!
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[edited to add the ‘er’, because I don’t want to exclude or offend anyone]
OK, I am prepared to be eddykated. Have at it!
Jim Rowson said:
Rooster, Rick: I didn’t take any of this as criticism, just letting you know that I’m not as into the history as you guys are, so I take liberties.
Cheers!
Its your railroad, do what you want.
Jim, like Mr. Maynard says, it’s your layout! And it’s all about what’s fun for you.
But since you threw down the “Have at it” glove… (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Sometimes historical research adds a lot of fun to a project for me, sometimes not. I love this hobby though, where that aspect can swing into play sometimes; and I can chase it or not. But the chase can happen in more than one way.
Of course, you’re already doing an historical model. That’s a given; and you’re doing wonderfully, as always! I’m really enjoying all your projects, and learning a lot from them.
So the first history aspect that applies is, not whether you’re attempting a historical model, but to what degree of “perfection” (and there’s no such thing in modeling) or detail you perform the modeling. Obviously, that is entirely up to you! I’m always plagued with that decision point. But it’s a wise and happy man who can draw the line, and be satisfied! As you yourself are doing.
Second historical aspect, for me, isn’t how it affects the model, but how I relate to what it represents. For one reason or another, I enjoy getting more of the story of the equipment and people involved. Photos are the main thing, of course. But with digging, perhaps one might find out where and how it was used; stories of who built it, operated it, bought it, was killed by it; what inventions it was based upon, or were based upon it; operator manuals; etc.
I’m preparing for a model of a strange prototype, but I’ve been fascinated with the history of its inventor. Utterly pointless, in regards to the model; but FWIW, I’m becoming probably the world expert on this unknown person (he had no kids, and no living family apparently cares about him). I have no idea why that’s fun for me, but there it is.
I’m imagining a third historical effect, where you learn of a true story about the thing, put some visible indication of it on your model, and wait for the opportunity to tell someone the story. Like, a neighbor kid asks you what that dark big stain is. You slowly roll your eyes to the ceiling, and then back to the kid. And softly say, "Jimmy, this is hard for me to talk about. But thanks to the new hoist operator not knowing how to fly a log… [sniff] that’s where Bubba-Joe Frankin got splashed in '24… "
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Jim Rowson said:
OK, I am prepared to be eddykated. Have at it!
http://www.ncroots.com/Beaufort/pinetowncata.htm
You will need a pile driver as well Jim !
OK, now that we’ve all learned a whole bunch, here’s what I have done recently on the model:
I like the cut of this jib better. I’ve also made a tiny bit of progress on some of the metal bits that (inthe prototype) hold everything together). Many more to come:
Cheers!
Off topic but adding one of Bart’s favorites back in the day I believe…
http://www.buffalocreekandgauley.com/OPERATIONS/ERCLOps/ERCLOps.html
I don’t even like steam
But I LOVE history and historic pics…that link is loaded with knowledge
Notice how Andy’s house/plantation has a ton of property. I got thrown out of Andys years ago!
Sorry for the thread invasion Jim but we are on page 4 and really enjoying your pics!
Nice invasion, Rooster, I like it…
Looks great, Jim! Nice touch with the bolt castings, I presume from Ozark?