1:35 Bucket chain excavator Ertmer KB 1

[Bernhard]

And here the finished, pre-assembled bucket ladder on the excavator.
When I look at the result now I have to say: the builders of the excavator knew what they were doing. Although the construction seems to be quite fragile, it is surprisingly stable, even in the model.

Bernard

[Bill Gill]

That is excellent work!

[finescalerr]

You have some serious modeling skills! -- Russ

[TRAINS1941]

Beautiful work!!

Jerry

[Ray Dunakin]

Holy cats, that is some terrific work! The construction of the spoked rollers alone is impressive!

[Bernhard]

Thanks, guys, for reading along.

Now a few smaller attachments have to be realized.
Let's start there with the winches for adjusting the bucket ladder.

[Bernhard]

First, two pillow block bearings are created for the pulleys.

[Bernhard]

The rope drums are turned quickly.

[Bernhard]

Now we need four side plates.

[Bernhard]

I found the worms and worm wheels at a supplier for micro model parts in the internet.

[Bernhard]

Now the crank and the clamps. As on the original the crank can be removed of course.

[Bernhard]

And this is what it looks like when it is attached.

Bernard

[Ray Dunakin]

Nice!

[Hydrostat]

Phew, that is some nice work. Just for nitpicking: Did you manage to get those helically toothed gears visible inzthe prototype pic? It's not obvious from the picture.

Cheers,
Volker

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The what Volker?
Outstanding model Bernhard. How are you going to finish it?
cheers