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Post by bitner1970 on Mar 19, 2011 0:05:55 GMT -5
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Post by bitner1970 on Mar 19, 2011 0:07:25 GMT -5
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Post by bitner1970 on Mar 19, 2011 0:08:53 GMT -5
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Post by gatormarcstaug on Mar 19, 2011 1:49:19 GMT -5
Bill,
Now that is really cool. You did one heck of a job for a first time scratch build!!! I like the new look. Now your Dad can build one and weather it then put them side by side!!
So what's next??
Gator
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Post by truckabilly on Mar 19, 2011 5:51:04 GMT -5
Sitting here and speechlessly staring at the screen. Am I dreaming or is it real? You have all the reasons to feel proud, that´s for sure. Hell of a job to sctratch build something this beautifull. These cable operated machines have completely different athmosphere to them compared to the hydraulic muscles of today.
How about putting a timber in the grapples?
Jarda
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Post by loghauler70 on Mar 19, 2011 12:43:44 GMT -5
WOW! thats awesome Bill great job I can't wait to see whats next either.
Mark
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Post by slurrydog on Mar 19, 2011 12:56:07 GMT -5
Wow you should be proud of this. You have done an outstanding job. You Mark and your dad shuold put all your guys builds together and build one heck of a logging diarama.  Dave |
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Post by muleskinner on Mar 19, 2011 13:17:46 GMT -5
Well Kid I knew you could do it if you tried!!!!!!!!!!!! Its about time you put away those boxes and done something I knew you could do all along, and this model shows it. Scratch building is very tedious at times, starting with nothing and building into something like this. But the patients really pays off in the end. I'm proud of you. Now lets see some more scratch building from you end!!!!!!!!!!
One little note. Your lead line should have been a little bit larger Haywire. Other than that WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!
Dad
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2011 16:24:20 GMT -5
Very, very impressive! That is a great job.
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Post by mustang on Mar 19, 2011 17:13:26 GMT -5
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Post by bitner1970 on Mar 22, 2011 18:57:07 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'm working on a storage spot for it now, and also for the Skagit 110' tower yarder I'm working on.
Cheers:
Bill
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Post by rnagle on Mar 22, 2011 19:42:37 GMT -5
Excellent replica of a very impressive piece of equipment! I really like the size contrast with the Northern Pacific F units on layout!  |
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Post by kenwortht800 on Apr 5, 2011 0:35:51 GMT -5
Wow! That is so amazing! I cant believe the skill involved in this build! Musta took you so many hours to complete that! Love all the log trucks and equipment you build! Im big into building log trucks myself and drive one.
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Post by kerr54 on Apr 20, 2011 16:17:10 GMT -5
Jarda said it all, Bill that is a really beautiful piece. I'm speechless. To look at those photos it's so majestic looking. Anyone, model fan or not would look at this and marvel. Now this machine was primarily used in a rail yard and what time frame was this machine used?
Kerry
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Post by bitner1970 on May 4, 2011 10:36:46 GMT -5
Thanks guys:
These machines were used to load logs in the timber industry, usually up on logging landings in the woods. They were built up until the late 70's early 80's I believe. It's probably rare to see one in use today, but there are some still out there.
Cheers:
Bill
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