1/2"-Scale Lumber Stacker

[Ken Hamilton]

Thanks, guys.  This project is now reaching the "fun" stage.

Philip, that link is fantastic!!  Thanks very much for the info.  Very useful indeed.

[Gordon Ferguson]

Really is coming together Ken, like the finishing touches on the engine/ battery ,etc.

That link that Phillip posted is interesting ....... you will need to build in the "steps" on your pile of lumber as per the first photo

[Ken Hamilton]

....... you will need to build in the "steps" on your pile of lumber as per the first photo

Most definitely!  (I wondered how those guys got down......)

[Scratchman]

Nice job on the models Ken, the stacker is fantastic. Great link Philip.

Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

[Philip Smith]

Glad I found it......I was intrigued by the chain tensioner and drawing for the patent.

Philip

[jacq01]

  Ken,

  coming along very nicely...
  How are you going to transport this monstrum to exhibitions    You have a sunroof in your car 

  Jacq

[Malachi Constant]

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  How are you going to transport this monstrum to exhibitions   

Heck, I'd be scared to be in the same room with this delicate beauty!

But, from this safe vantage point, I've really been enjoying the build and amazing detail. 

[Chuck Doan]

Luv that battery!

[Ken Hamilton]

With the exception of a few details to humanize it (a tool here and there, some
paperwork near the driver, etc.) the Stacker is just about done.
Before permanently attaching the A-frame, I built the lower gears for the chain loop...



...then finished the chain loop, added the last of the brackets, ran some control rods &
levers to the back of the machine and attached the drive chain up the tower:



Getting some good overall shots of this thing will be a challenge...



...but I do like this partial silhouette shot:



In spite of its delicate and fragile appearance, the model is surprisingly strong
and shouldn't be too difficult to transport (with the proper carrying case).
Now it's on to the lumber stacks and the diorama base.
Thanks for all the comments along the way.

[Chuck Doan]

Totally unique! It does have a great delicate look. Excellent, Ken!

[Ray Dunakin]

Fantastic!! Such a cool model!

[TRAINS1941]

Geez!!  Don't you ever tired of making us look bad!!!  I saw that someplace your doing a pretty good job of doing it to.

Ken it's just excellent I think it's the best to date by you.  And you've done some real outstanding models.  Looking forward to seeing this in November.

Jerry

[finescalerr]

Formidable! I hope you have been scribbling notes and shooting photos. It is cover material. -- Russ

[jacq01]

  Chapeaux............. cap off for this unique " piece of art"

  Jacq

[chester]

Bravo! I'm looking forward to the diorama for the stacker and material handler together.