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  1. 8th August 2012, 06:09 PM #1
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    Default Tow Truck - Norm Marshall Style

    The eldest grandson said we needed a Crane or a Tow Truck so I thought I'd have a go.
    I like the Norm Marshall plans and have used them to make a truck or two before so that's were I started.
    I have used the basics of the front of the "Ttuck Tractor" as he calls it but what to do for the back.
    I then remembered that some time ago Graham [Matador] sent me some sketches of plans of a crane he'd built.....that'll do!!
    It's been a MAKE UP AS I GO PROJECT but it's slowly coming together.
    The truck is about 370mm [14.5"] long, will be about 140mm [5.5"] wideand 165mm [6.5"] high.
    The base is pine; the cabin is laminated cypress pine; engine is laminated merbau; grill is tassie oak; arms are merbau; the head is orgeon; the wheels are tassie oak; mudguards are american cherry [ex-old organ]...
    Here's some photos of were I'm up to; nothing is glued together and I still have lots more parts to make.....
    Appreciate any comments & suggestions, thank you.
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  3. 8th August 2012, 07:20 PM #2
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    Hi crowie ,

    Excellent job on the tow truck and nice timber colours .
    I hope my sketches was easy to follow . keep up your
    great toy making .

    Cheers Graham
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matador View Post
    Hi crowie ,

    Excellent job on the tow truck and nice timber colours .
    I hope my sketches was easy to follow . keep up your
    great toy making .

    Cheers Graham
    Thanks Graham,
    I've had to work out or guess some of the measurements, but without your sketches I would of been lost and had no idea.
    Do you see anything I need to amend, alter or fix????
    Cheers, crowie
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    Hi crowie ,

    Only thing I can see is if you are using push bike tubes for the pulleys to wind
    the crane up on the truck you might need to make the small front pulley like the back one so when you attach the tube onto the pulleys it won't come off .
    Push bike are great for that sort of things . A great toy maker like you couldn't get lost . You do some top stuff .

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    So Far so good Crowie.
    How does the boom stay up when playing with it bu friction or some other methord , maybe a rope and pully

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matador View Post
    Hi crowie ,

    Only thing I can see is if you are using push bike tubes for the pulleys to wind
    the crane up on the truck you might need to make the small front pulley like the back one so when you attach the tube onto the pulleys it won't come off .
    Push bike are great for that sort of things . A great toy maker like you couldn't get lost . You do some top stuff .

    Cheers Graham
    G'Day Graham,I was going to use the big red postie rubber bands between the two pulleys.But like your idea of "BMX" bike tyre tubes.Cheers, crowie.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diggerdelaney View Post
    So Far so good Crowie.
    How does the boom stay up when playing with it bu friction or some other methord , maybe a rope and pully
    G'day Derek,
    To be honest, I'm not quite sure as yet.
    The pulley on the end of the main pivot axle will be connected to the winch pulley; it will have a length of cord down over the "cotton reel" shaped pulley on the end of the boom for the hook.
    Does that make sense; i hope it'll work???
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    Looks great Crowie. Only suggestion I have is adding a 3rd axle. As many of the big Semi wreckers have 3.

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    Another top job Pete very creative you have inspired yet again ......
    Col

    PS Can I get the contact details in case I brake down...... does he cover the M4
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    Quote Originally Posted by bj383ss View Post
    Looks great Crowie. Only suggestion I have is adding a 3rd axle. As many of the big Semi wreckers have 3.

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    Tri-axle on the back..... more work, but yes, it'd look good.....Thanks Bret...Cheers, crowie
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    Quote Originally Posted by colbra View Post
    Another top job Pete very creative you have inspired yet again ......
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    PS Can I get the contact details in case I brake down...... does he cover the M4
    Col, the big rigs will go all over the state, just make sure your insurance is paid up.....lol,
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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    Col, the big rigs will go all over the state, just make sure your insurance is paid up.....lol,
    Cheers, crowie
    Great stuff Peat...... If he gets behind me and wants the road just call me up patcolshow Channel 18 on back of van.... and I will give him the road LoL

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    Default Some progress.....

    Some progress.....
    Been a slow week after muscle spasams in my lower back & 3 days rest.
    I've cut the extra 4 wheels & redone the rear axle to make it a tri-axle.
    I've fitted the steering wheel and glued the engine to the cabin plus onto the base.
    I've started making a set of exhaust stacks.
    I've had another go at making a roo-bar [bullbar] but it needs some attention.
    I made it bulky looking with a 15deg froward facing slope for the top rail.
    Tell me what you think for the photos.
    Cheers, crowie

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    I LIKE IT!!!!

    Didn't mean to cause you more work but the 3rd axle makes it look great.

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    This is a beauty, Peter.
    I've been quietly watching it progress.
    You've kindled an interest in toymaking.

    Keep up the good work.

    Edit: Forgot to say: I like the bullbar. The forward tilt looks great.
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