It's been more than two weeks(19 days) off the bench ...so I decided that I should --"Get on with it"-- and *extractimus digitmus*......so scalpel ,glue, drawing sand plastic set out on clear bench and ----- ----
Yep *Buidlers Block*
Scapped off 3 sheets of styrene just trying to get "into it" ...so had a couple of drams --slept on it and started again --on third file I pulled out this ...BBC....fell out so here we go on another
----------***BIG Batty Crane***--------


Dont have a full name for it as yet ..could be ---MTT-Bas.---(MDK family)..

Here is to-days efforts








-------more soon --if I can get time
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Barv -

As always, I am in awe!

I notice that this build is on a platform similar to others you have built (Russian???) Are you working from drawings that you have created........or using a known base vehicle (from a previous project) and scaling the pieces-parts to the known dimensions of the base?

By the way, I really liked you essay diferentiating between assembling models others have created and truly creating your own models.

I am clearly going to have to work through many kits and scratch-build a lot of details before I am ready to try a full project. On the other hand, I am eager to learn the skills. I have my sites on building a 1/35 model of the Holt 5 ton artillery tractor of WW I fame. I think it will go nicely with an inter-war GPF 155mm in U. S. Marine service.

Lead on.....I'm trying to follow.

Thanks,
Dave

Base is similar to the other 2 'Beasties' I have done --BAT-3 and MDK-3.....T 64 stretched running gear
Found its designation and a bit of information .......
From MOROZOV
(Quote)
The KGS-25 self-propelled crane based on a high-speed tracked chassis is a unique vehicle in its class. The crane has an excellent cross-country ability and is able to operate both on ice and unbroken snow ground in the trans-polar regions and on quick-sands of deserts. The crane is intended to carry out loading/unloading, civil engineering and installation work as well as emergency restoration work. The crane can also be used when carrying out prospecting and development of oil and gas fields located in the areas that are difficult of access for wheeled vehicles as well as when there is a need for long distance travels between places of work.
The telescopic boom makes it possible to lift objects of up to 25 t to a height of up to 10 m. The height of lifting can be further increased up to 40 m in case the auxiliary equipment is used.

The crane can be delivered to its regular workplace or to places of work located at remote areas either under its own power or by being transported by any other vehicle transportation means. The crane has no equals in moving cross-country, however, it can also move on asphalt roads by using tracks with removable rubber pads.....(unquote)

Hope it helps
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Hi there Steve

This looks great,,,,,,,,As usual! Going by your build rate I will be expecting to see this completed at Perth. Whereas my fingers will still be smarting from the constant singeing trying to get my first hydraulic arm perfected,,,,,,,Teehee.

I like the way your builds seem to grow straight away out of a flat surface to grow arms, legs and all manner of testi,,,,,,,,,,,,tenticl,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,well these big beasts certainly have big balls!!!

Great build

Nige

Man! He's off again.

Hey Steve, have you ever thought of making a model???

Nice one mate.

Oh Oh, he's at it again . looking great BARV.

Found a live pic ......

Nige ---sell nice heat-proof gloves in Lidl's
Murdo ---WHO?--Off easter egg list .........
Thanks Ti ---long way to go ..longer than the jib
Just a few pics......(Fig is 1/35 )




More soon.....I hope
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Hey SC

One Pound forty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's cheap. Is that the price you are selling the model at or is it the price of your DVD on how to build?

Your selling your work short!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you know if you will be doing sit down shows of how to this year at Perth again. I am bringing my own comfy soffa, buns and coffee!!!

Nige

The beam on that beast is huge (and functional as expected) - very cool.

Don't really like the orange paint on the one photos - that's just me.

Not to go back wards but did you post a fully painted photo of your last road maker?

At 1.40 a sheet ----my bins holding 3 quids worth of scrap from weekend 's 'block'
Not been asked to do anything at Perth yet ---was thinking of a speed scratch build over 2 days with some 'semi rough 'pre cut bits ---just a thought (Wont let me do a Marathon Build ---hall is closed overnight ----- ..... )
Scott --yep did eventually put 1 pic on ...but just for you .........


SMW 2007

aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Well outstanding as usual
great work
seb

Outriggers now working ---starting on Aux engine and hydraulics....




Hydraulics tanks

Detail-leg ..Evergreen rod and squ tube




aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Just a few pics
Aux Engine






aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Hi SC

And just like magic you throw the bits in the air,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bang and anothermassive bit of build. Very nice louvres!!!!!

Nige

'kin 'ell Steve. Can't wait to see you doing an OOB build for SMW !!!

Bet you're really looking forward to that.

Hope Hogmany went well.

Andy

Another insane build Steve... When will you ever learn and build a proper tank..?
Seriously, looks great as allways. Looking forward to see it with some paint.

Erik

Ooooh Erik!

That'll be you off the Easter Egg list too....

Just a few ----lots of cutting and shutting to stretch chassi

Lengthened chassi


Re-enforcing bars


Rear stabalizers


Oh --exhaust on engine as well

aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

More updates - too good. Do you use any special tools to sand down the edges, or just some sandpaper?

Looking good.

Up -date ---not been on bench for a bit -----winter "lurgies"
Scott ...these are my shapers........foam backed sanders (cut to any size) ,nail files and the trusty file---or a good scrape with the ege of the knife



Some shots with first coating


Stab' feet are detatchable /storeable






--and Hook


Lots to catch up on .....
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Yep,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,me big chicken!!!!!!!! Needing more lessons from the master!

That big beastie would look good lifting a big muckle concrete ring into your trench dug by your other big beastie.

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Takes me all my time to think out one wee bittie of mine while you have the whole lifting gear on the bench!!

Nige

Steve

Yet again my gob is smacked.

Andy

MAN!!! Is there anything that you cannot build???? Great job

Yes - a kit straight OOB, thats his challenge for Telford Nationals this year. I've heard the thought brings him out in a cold sweat.

Andy

Who said OOB???? ...changes subject quickly..........
"Lurgies" still curtailing work
Beastie has first coats





a little bit of vid--*click on pic*





aye
BARV
(GOSMG)