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Hi All,
It has been awhile since I have posted anything. Thought that I should contribute and not just lurk. In the past year I have published a three part series of articles on C W Hunt's industrial railways in the Narrow Gauge and Industrial Modeling Review (Issues 140, 141 and 142). Built up some 1/4 scale models for the articles and continue making models in 1/4, 1/8th, and 1:13.714 scales. Here are attempts at capturing Hunt's small crane in 1/4 scale. The model functions, the hand hoist works and the car remains balanced as the load increases. The platform car is sitting on track that was made using repurposed Buddy-L steel rail from toys made in 1920's. I was lucky and found some damaged track that was for sale at a reasonable price. Currently working on track masters for casting up in 1:13.714 to build a small display layout.
Marty J (the other Marty who happens to work in a lab...) 

Nice to see you back looking forward to new projects or just to have a recap on some of your remarkable older stuff
Have a nice day
 Barney
    in hibernation for a bit   

Looks great Marty - one Marty to another.
regards
Marty J

Yes, Timber Times was a great mag. I have issue 1 through 59 in my library and enjoy rereading them and looking for ideas.
I was lucky enough to have them use a few of my submissions.

Thanks Sir Nick.
It's a functional saw blade but I doubt the (paper) belts would work.
Mj

"Beauty"?
Thanks
I've been working on ita few weeks.
Pictures were taken November 15th

Working on a stub switch currently...ugh..

Mj

Marty, when did you build that beauty? -- Russ

At that scale I expect it to be able to cut the timber for your next project. Looking good , Young Marty !

Something new.
Scratch built husk & carriage.
3/4" to the foot like the rest of my stuff.
MJinTN

Thanks Chuck!