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    Quote Originally Posted by old1955 View Post
    Looks good Peter. Hope the back start to improve. They're a real bugger when they play up and can stuff all well made plans.

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    Thanks Ross; the back has been an issue since January 1978 [head-on with impact over 200+ KPH]. I'm alive and do enjoy each new day, life is good. Peter

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    Default Just a question please!!

    Just a question please ladies & gents!!

    Looking at the front of the crane with the four [4] headlights; DO I NEED TO ADD A GRILL & MAYBE A SMALL BULLBAR??

    I think it needs something, maybe an extra little light like the taillights??

    SOMETHING??

    I'd appreciate some thoughts, suggestions and ideas...thank you...maybe even a sketch if you could, ta!!

    Cheers, crowie
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    A horizontal bull bar under the cab would look neat plus you could hook the riggin to it while it is driving.

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    Three things

    1 fit a bumper
    2 a small square grill
    3 some sort of windscreen

    they don't need to be fancy

    OK rubbish ideas

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dalboy View Post
    Three things

    1 fit a bumper
    2 a small square grill
    3 some sort of windscreen

    they don't need to be fancy

    OK rubbish ideas
    All good suggests thank you Derek....

    Quote Originally Posted by bj383ss View Post
    A horizontal bull bar under the cab would look neat plus you could hook the riggin to it while it is driving.

    Bret
    That's 2 for a bullbar, thank you Bret...

    Quote Originally Posted by A Duke View Post
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    Yes, I like the idea of a number plate but maybe on the back, thank you...
    [might have to order more from the USA at this rate]

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    Default A mornings work - shed time and toymaking - got to love it....

    A mornings work - shed time and toymaking - got to love it....

    I've spent the morning, even working through morning tea to do a bullbar with a grill behind it....

    It was quite fiddly working out sizes and positioning, it has to strong enough for little boys to play with it, but look okay....
    I found some 2mm round tooth-picks in the kitchen cupboard to connect the top rail to the bumper....
    Very tricky getting it all lined up & drilling holes....
    I think it turned out reasonable...

    Now it's feet up time....

    Cheers, crowie
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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    A mornings work - shed time and toymaking - got to love it....

    I've spent the morning, even working through morning tea to do a bullbar with a grill behind it....

    It was quite fiddly working out sizes and positioning, it has to strong enough for little boys to play with it, but look okay....
    I found some 2mm round tooth-picks in the kitchen cupboard to connect the top rail to the bumper....
    Very tricky getting it all lined up & drilling holes....
    I think it turned out reasonable...

    Now it's feet up time....

    Cheers, crowie
    Looks good but I suggest a small bead in contrasting colour to define the windscreen or even a veneer cut to size for the windscreen, maybe ply.
    The lights, bar and grill look great, just a blank area above detracts....just my 2 cents worth
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

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    Handy is doing a great job, but why O why was he not in #32.
    You can just see his saw in the second photo, but not a sniff of him in the first.
    And worse no one seemed to care!

    Yes that's right I'm a grown man admitting I look to find a plastic Smurf
    before I look at the real work!

    Mind you the real work is looking great mate.
    The front ends looks really nice.
    But lets not neglect the little blue fella.
    He deserves his full 15 minutes!

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    PBG Crowie!!!

    I too looked at that barren front and thought a windscreen would be in order.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Repliconics View Post
    Handy is doing a great job, but why O why was he not in #32.
    You can just see his saw in the second photo, but not a sniff of him in the first.
    And worse no one seemed to care!

    Yes that's right I'm a grown man admitting I look to find a plastic Smurf
    before I look at the real work!

    Mind you the real work is looking great mate.
    The front ends looks really nice.
    But lets not neglect the little blue fella.
    He deserves his full 15 minutes!
    You slave driver you, you won't even let Handy have a comfort break or smoko, I'll have to get onto the Smirf union delegate about you!!
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

    Cheers
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    Looking good Peter


    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    PBG Crowie!!!

    I too looked at that barren front and thought a windscreen would be in order.
    And then the two side windows as well

    Quote Originally Posted by Repliconics View Post
    Handy is doing a great job, but why O why was he not in #32.
    You can just see his saw in the second photo, but not a sniff of him in the first.
    And worse no one seemed to care!

    Yes that's right I'm a grown man admitting I look to find a plastic Smurf
    before I look at the real work!

    Mind you the real work is looking great mate.
    The front ends looks really nice.
    But lets not neglect the little blue fella.
    He deserves his full 15 minutes!
    I did not even miss him in that post maybe he took the day off to let Peter catch up on the work

    Quote Originally Posted by rwbuild View Post
    You slave driver you, you won't even let Handy have a comfort break or smoko, I'll have to get onto the Smirf union delegate about you!!

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    Default My fault, I cropped him out!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Repliconics View Post
    Handy is doing a great job, but why O why was he not in #32.
    You can just see his saw in the second photo, but not a sniff of him in the first.
    And worse no one seemed to care!

    Yes that's right I'm a grown man admitting I look to find a plastic Smurf
    before I look at the real work!

    Mind you the real work is looking great mate.
    The front ends looks really nice.
    But lets not neglect the little blue fella.
    He deserves his full 15 minutes!
    My fault, I cropped him out for the close up of the front....
    The full photos are in post #30.....
    I hadn't even realized I'd done it BUT now I'm in a whole heap of trouble with Handy and he too has threatened to go to the "Smirf Union".
    Now I'm on notice...Thank you Trevor and Ray for all this grief from someone I thought was a good little mate.
    Cheers crowie...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dalboy View Post
    Looking good Peter

    And then the two side windows as well
    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    PBG Crowie!!!

    I too looked at that barren front and thought a windscreen would be in order.
    Quote Originally Posted by rwbuild View Post
    Looks good but I suggest a small bead in contrasting colour to define the windscreen or even a veneer cut to size for the windscreen, maybe ply.
    The lights, bar and grill look great, just a blank area above detracts....just my 2 cents worth
    Wow!! A windscreen surround, highlight and side windows; that's a biggy BUT worth a try.... Thank you Ray, Arthur & Derek, Cheers, crowie....

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