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Wish list projects.... Playmobile Mobile Crane Barge |
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Convert this...  |
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Into one of these.....!  |
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I got my Playmobil Mobile Crane from
eBay, they usually cost between £20-£40. |
New off eBay... |
 The crane turntable is released from the base by two tongue catches between the rear wheels. |
 You have to press the catches in with quite a bit of force! |
 Once the catches have been released, the whole platform tilts upwards. |
 The Upper pointer indicates the turntable drive gear. The lower pointer shows where the release catch engages. |
 There are two more release catches to remove the turntable platform. The right hand pointer shows where the turntable drive gear, this just falls out on it own once released!. |
 Turntable platform released. |
 Form more catches releases the crane base. |
 There is another catch at the front of the driving position. |
 The boom support is a ratchet mechanism (upper pointer) and is lowered by pressing the tab - (lower pointer). |
 The boom support is released by inserting a screwdriver in in by the support lugs. |
 The boom itself is released by inserting a screwdriver either side of the jib as shown. |
 This is what you should have now.... |
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 These are the two boom winding / extending mechanisms. |
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Right, that's that, what next?
1. How to I motorise the winch? |
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The crane as is: |
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Links to Crane websites: http://www.telepresence.strath.ac.uk/jen/lego/demag_crane.htm http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/cranesetc/welcome.html http://3000toys.com/brands/conrad.html http://www.pkshopping.co.uk/toys/diecast/nzg.php http://science.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic-crane.htm Real Crane manufactures: |
