Wabbajack Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Hello, so instead of studying I decided to plan a gantry crane inspired by the new 60052 cargo train set. So it is a MOD, not a MOC. I have already ordered some bricks, but not all. Here is what I came up with: I used multiple wheels, because I think it will weight quite a lot. I tried to make it compatible with the Maersk containers and keep it as simple as possible. Also being this big, I devised a way to make its strong - I used some technic parts to strenghten the overall structure as you can see here: I still don´t know how to make the winch work. I only came up with a temporary solution for a two rope variant. So all in all, I think this will look nice (maybe after some changes) with my Maersk train. Oh, and here is it compared to the containers and the .lxf file https://www.dropbox....qu6vu/Crane.lxf :D Oh, and of course I will have to add a shed of some kind... Edited January 29, 2014 by Wabbajack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Werlu Ulcur Posted January 29, 2014 Sleek! Do you plan on adding a control booth or something like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wabbajack Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Well, it is a WIP and I am open to suggestions. Right now I don´t have much time at my hands, but I will post any updates soon. But I agree that a control booth would be nice, but that would also require some ladders or stairs... I will look into it. Edited January 29, 2014 by Wabbajack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 29, 2014 Very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eurotrash Posted January 29, 2014 Looks excellent! I can't wait to see it in real bricks, but the other commenters are right - it needs a Control Booth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted January 30, 2014 Nice work! Looks very nice. I would consider it a MOC though since it is quite different from the original version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Werlu Ulcur Posted January 30, 2014 I was thinking something like this: It wouldn't demand too many extra parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorrith Posted January 30, 2014 I'd say beef it up a bit like the real version Werlu Ulcur posted... Great design tho, but the rail the crane slides on could be higher. Not that it will make it more rigid, but for realistic looks. Also a control booth would be the icing on the cake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wabbajack Posted January 31, 2014 Well I thought about making it taller, using 6004925, but I have only ordered 4 . I didn´t put a booth on it, because I just wanted to make a slightly different version of the crane from the new cargo train set. Cheap and simple was my motto , but now I see this will not be the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wabbajack Posted January 31, 2014 So I did a small rebuild. I raised the whole stucture a little, so now it can paas containers over loaded cars with ease. The booth is rather just a concept until I come up with something better. Thank you for the feedback , it is nice to share ideas for inspiration. And here is the .lxf : https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj9byitfjqjp6dw/Crane.lxf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 31, 2014 Nice. You may want to turn the ladder 90 deg for Lego minifig worker safety. How is the studying coming along? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorrith Posted January 31, 2014 I agree. The ladder should be against the structure, and not floating in free space. Like the initial design of the booth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted February 1, 2014 What a simple and eloquent sliding mechanism with the pair of 2x8 plates with door rail to allow the crane to move laterally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wabbajack Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) What a simple and eloquent sliding mechanism with the pair of 2x8 plates with door rail to allow the crane to move laterally. That idea is actually taken from the new cargo train crane. Thank you dr_spock, I actually have the exam tomorrow, so I am doing a bit of procrastination right now . I have changed the design to use less technic bricks, because of price. I did not order parts for the booth and ladder, I will do it after I rework them. The pricetag for now is about 30-35 Euros from brickling. I will upload the update in real bricks when they arrive. Edited February 2, 2014 by Wabbajack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doom2099 Posted February 2, 2014 Very nice design, and in Maersk colors, it looks even better! Looking forward to seeing more of the new official freight train, but this I'm sure will inspire quite a few people to try their own. Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wabbajack Posted February 2, 2014 I was thinking something like this: It wouldn't demand too many extra parts. I just found this http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/49924# . But it would require a lot of Maersk blue. Anyway, it has a nice booth and ladder, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
