Hulett Ore Unloader in 1:32th

[Bernhard]

The sheet metal strip is pressed over the template with the bending shaft. This is quite easy with a material thickness of 0.2 mm.



The result: satisfactory. The sheet has exactly the desired shape.



The necessary parts are produced quickly, ...



... the soldering to the 1.5 mm angles of the catwalk supports is, however, quite difficult.

[Bernhard]

We continue with the two catwalks that run along the outside of the girders.

[Bernhard]

Now comes the big moment: I mount the girders on the towers.





With a bit of reworking here and there, everything fits together so far. The whole construction remains on its back for the time being, because this way I can better install the cross connections between the beams.

[Bernhard]

The first cross member is fitted at the front.
Punching a few rivets, ...



... a bit of soldering, ...



... some woodworking, ...



... and the thing is ready.



Incidentally, I will be traveling across the pond for a "study visit" in the fall. I'll be meeting some of the people I've come into contact with during the course of the project. I will also be photographing and measuring the gripper in Asthabula and a shunt engine in Nort East. These are the last two assemblies for which I have not yet found any further information. And of course I will be traveling the Great Lakes region.

Bernhard

[finescalerr]

Satisfactory. And I hope your upcoming trip is productive and a lot of fun. -- Russ

[1-32]

Love it, beautiful work.
Regards Kim

[Pitar]

Absolutely stunning work! The detailing on the Caterpillar scraper is next-level — from the hydraulics to the subtle weathering, everything looks spot on. It's clear a lot of thought and skill went into this build. Really inspiring to see craftsmanship like this!

[Barney]

Whats the in-port charge for entering the Big Apple for us across the pound or are we banned !!!
Barney

[finescalerr]

You are forever banned under threat of life imprisonment. In addition there's a fee of U.S. $45,000 per knee. But think about it. It's a bargain at twice the price! -- ssuR

[Bernhard]

You are forever banned under threat of life imprisonment. In addition there's a fee of U.S. $45,000 per knee. But think about it. It's a bargain at twice the price! -- ssuR

Oh, I didn't know that. I'll think about it again.

drahnreB

[Stuart]

Absolutely jaw dropping work! 

Stuart

[Ray Dunakin]

This is triply impressive, for its size, complexity, and execution!

[Bill Gill]

This project is inspiring both for its time frame and for its execution.

[Bernhard]

Good morning and thank you as always for your interest.

Shortly before I leave for my "study trip" to the USA, here is a brief update. Work has been rather slow in recent weeks because I preferred to spend the beautiful weather in the garden rather than in the basement workshop. Nevertheless, I have accomplished quite a bit.
I was finally able to get back to the lathe and turn a few parts:
two axles ...



... and two pulleys for the larry car's traction cable.





The parts will be installed in the cross member at the very back of the main girders.

[Bernhard]

Then the preparatory work for the construction of several diagonal struts begins:
milling soldering jigs, ...



... punching rivets, ...



... cutting profiles to length.