Rick's 1-87 Scale Kitbashed Brockway Shovel

[minitnkr]

Pretty certain I used the thread they came with, just routed it more accurately. Might have beeswaxed it, don't remember.

[Mini Me]

Thanks Paul, I looked at it and thought it was a little oversized......now I'm not sure what (if anything) I can use to get a decent representation. Did you just glue it down on the underside of the spool or did you drill and then fix it in place so you could "tension" it up as you went......sort of mystified by this......not sure where to look for some reference to route the dang string when I do find some I think will work. Any suggestions? :thinking:

[minitnkr]

A bit, but thought w/i reason. Yes, for both main winch & boom tension. Second one, used for drag control & bucket bottom, just glued.

[Jim R]

Wonderful to see the 'ole gal' with some paint. Looks great. I am sure you'll figure out the cables. Hope the wedding went well or if I'm too early I hope it goes well :tongue-out3:
Jim

[adt70hk]

Rick

Despite your own opinion of how things are going, I like the other think it's coming on really well, despite your problems.

ATB.

Andrew

[Mini Me]

Thanks Paul......Maybe I'm overthinking it....just have to roll up my sleeves and fit 'er done!

[Mini Me]

Thanks Jim and Andy, Wedding went well and I'm just on the verge of getting this little drama wrapped up.....think I might be getting antsy to start something different. Cheers!

[Mini Me]

Getting closer to the end of this little preoccupation (you can laugh now......) I must admit it has been a real chore at times, but worth sticking at it. I tried some rattle can gloss coat from Rustoleum and found that it dries real quick. decaled over that and then sealed it with Krylon clear flat........also a rattle can. It gave a superb finish and it was dry to the touch in 15 min. Most all the detail painting is done now and I'm down to the "rigging" I'm thinking about trying to use Monofilament fishing line. I have some that is 3lb. test that is .005 inch diameter......looking to do better if I can find some 2lb. test line it may be even thinner hopefully around .003 to .004 in diameter....also hoping to find it in Black, then I won't have to paint it. Here's some pics. of where I'm at presently.

[Steve Jones]

Coming along really well Rick. Good luck with the threading

[Mini Me]

Thanks Steve, not looking forward to it but it's got to be done....just hope I can find something suitable to work with.

[Mark1]

Looks good,the rigging will just finish it off lovely.

[Steve Jones]

Thanks Steve, not looking forward to it but it's got to be done....just hope I can find something suitable to work with.

My go to's are nylon thread, ships rigging 1/72 scale or fishing line

[Gern]

What about Eezyline? As it's elastic, with the proper length could you use the weight of the boom and shovel to keep it taut?

[minitnkr]

Some excellent work there Rick. Nice gauges. I especially like the boom bolster & pulley details.

[scottie3158]

I'm with Dave on this EZ line would be my go to as well. The build is looking might fine mate.