rhplus Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Hello, my entry for the latest contest will be ancient greek crane like this one. And here are some photos of my current progress. The design is very simple but it is how it should be... it's a bit rainbow now because I don't own much technic pieces but the order is placed and I hope that new parts will arrive soon. I decided to motorize it with Lego PF instead of original human power - motors and battery box will act as counterweight. And yes, that red tile with flame on it is PF receiver dummy :D Quote
Kristof Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Most original and surprising entry so far :D I absolutely wouldn't think of doing such crane. Good luck with propper color scheme. Quote
Kman860 Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Most original and surprising entry so far :D I absolutely wouldn't think of doing such crane. Good luck with propper color scheme. My thoughts exactly Quote
Edwin Korstanje Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Great idea and reminds me at something like this, only their is a bardge under it. Quote
JJ2 Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 HHhmmmmmmmm..... I was going to build one of these! com'n Great work so far Quote
Moz Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 I like it. Good parts use and an unusual model choice. I especially like the pulley arrangements. Quote
rhplus Posted October 18, 2015 Author Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks for the kind words Great idea and reminds me at something like this, only their is a bardge under it. I was thinking about one of these beasts, but as I am limited on parts I decided the older version , good thing is that the principle is pretty much the same HHhmmmmmmmm..... I was going to build one of these! com'n Great work so far Go for it JJ2! lets make our own category I like it. Good parts use and an unusual model choice. I especially like the pulley arrangements. Thanks Moz, I hope it will be quite efficient too. I am planning lifting capacity test as the model will be complete. Quote
nerdsforprez Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 Originality rocks. Well done with your selection. Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 This is indeed a very nice idea! But...what needs it motors for... :laugh: Ancient Greeks didn't have any except for there slaves... Quote
knotian Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 I agree with 2Lego.. I'd like to see it manual. Don't sweat the colors,IMHO the function of a model is the important thing. Quote
rhplus Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks for advices, I think can make a manual version too with no problem The main advantages why I choose motorized version was the significant weight of batteries and motors which is good for stability and the possibility to lock the winches with worm gear but these problems are easy to solve Quote
knotian Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Looking at the original a loop of rope around a spoke locked the mechanism. If you are interested in ancient machines send me an e-mail and I'll give you some references. They make an interesting read. Ed Quote
rhplus Posted October 24, 2015 Author Posted October 24, 2015 I made progress with appropriate color scheme and made both remote control and manual versions manual crane works well, but the tail is too light and it tilts under load... I tried to build some counterweight with bricks but it is still too light. So the motorized version is the final one. Quote
aminnich Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 I also like this model. The manual model more than the PF version. My favorite part is the pulleys Nice job Quote
Captainowie Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Why can't you still use the battery box as a counterweight on the manual version? I'll also add my support behind the "good job" sentiments! Owen. Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Why can't you still use the battery box as a counterweight on the manual version? I totaly agree - it's a huge stone block for counterweight. Without it it looks unreal - counter weight is something we would expect on such a device. It looks great, brown beams really add ot it. Quote
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