Tuesday 1 April 2014

NZ120 EL Crane arrives

NZ120 EL test print arrives

After the usual cleaning up process I primed all the parts separately. The outriggers required a bit of sanding as did the extending jib & lifting ram. Rubbing chalks/powders on these parts to colour will help keep the parts moving.

To connect the end bogies I used very fine brass wire, didn't need to even drill out the holes. I bent the wire off at both ends and it seems to work well.

The main hook is next, also adding a few more details to the body & chassis.

Individual parts primed.

Travelling mode.

Lifting mode


18v Battery Power

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