Marine crane

Miller Time

Note: This is not a 'How To', but a display of a completed 'Scratchbuilt Project' showing what can be done with some materials and time. It does not have to have been judged for AP Points.

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Hi, attached are two photos for the NMRA website, if you deem it acceptable. thanks.

This is "Miller Time" on the marine division of the Chesapeake Bay & Northern Railroad. I have grown to love model railroading in its association with marine operations. For my home railroad, the Chesapeake Bay & Northern I have taken the liberty to focus on the marine division and its operations. The crane in the picture will soon be "on a repair assignment" for the pillings adjacent to a scratch build car float apron. In the picture I created a crane barge based on several prototypes.

It was rather simple to do and with added marine details available from Crow River, I was quite pleased. The crane itself is kitbashed from the Walther's 25 ton rail crane. The water is done in a similar manner to Ken Patterson's work, foam board, texture paint, color paint, high gloss and some fun lighting.

Feel free to visit the CB&N website at http://www.homepage.mac.com/chrisandkaren/chesapeake

Christopher Carfaro

If you wish to submit a photo for consideration, send the photo (no larger than 800x600 please) to TJ Klevar along with a description of how you built it, techniques you used, and any special tips you wish pass along.