Hey guys I just got my model and it is very impressive and looks great on the desk, however I do have a few questions maybe you guys could help out with?

1. My beacons have this white crap around them from like glue maybe? Did you guys have this and how did you get it off?

2. Why does the back of the crane by the counter weights tilt up and down? It can flip up and down slightly but what's the point of that function if it just stays down when displayed?

3. I am new to reeving hook blocks so I did the best I could and it works but I don't think it is proper do you guys have a general rule for reeving?

4. Why did NZG ship two toothpicks and a little aluminum pendant?

This model is pretty amazing and I am glad I decided to take this one in Denzai, Does anyone know how many of each livery is made?

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A Millwright..... in Alberta.

I have not had this problem. Be gentle but I'm guessing this will wipe off.



Not really sure what you mean here, unless you mean the drum with the string on?



Rule of thumb - start on the left and finish on the right. Larger blocks sometimes use a different method.



Aluminium pendant is just a piece with no use. Toothpicks can be used to help reeving I guess but I've never used them yet.



Not sure but I think 300??

Paul R

Cheers. I never really knew that. Always used some Fray Check and threaded it through as normal.

Paul R

Yes fray check makes it stiff. I believe BobM2004 told me about this.

Paul R

Someone is going to have to post a video on how to use that aluminum pendant.

Yea I was assuming my beacons were glued back on, which isn't really a big deal.

That tail piece I am talking about is the very back piece that has the "Denzai" decal on it. I can take a picture of it but it keeps tilting downwards and when I swing the model I have to tilt it up so it does not hit the outriggers when they are extended. (Maybe it is missing a screw or something).

I also notice when I am slewing the crane it gets caught up on something in one area and I can't seem to see anything so I may need to take it apart and check under the main ring.

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A Millwright..... in Alberta.

All that aluminum pendant is, is an NZG embossed needle threader. If the wire breaks just go to a Walmart or sewing/craft store and buy more!! They also come with plastic handles. Easy way to do it is push wire thru where you want your string to go, put the string thru the wire loop and pull the thing back out. Just remember to put enough string thru the loop or it could come out. Another handy tool for reading is the beader ' s big eye needle, this is a 3 to 4 inch long needle that is split down the middle, same thing just put string in needle only you can push this one thru where the pulley is from one side to the other. This is better for reading the big hooks and cranes with multiple lines from boom tip to hook.

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Dain

I'm a kid at heart, so I will play with any model construction vehicle from 1:87 scale to 1:1 scale!!!!

Age is a state of time NOT a state of mind!!

Almost all liveries were 300 pc's, except the following:

McNallys Fionn Mac Cumhaill - 100pcs, only 50 available to the collector.

McNallys Big Hamish 200pcs.

Mammoet 600pcs.

Paul R

I bought a set of reeving tools from Micromark that I think were designed for rigging ships. As a rooky rigger these were invaluable and even now, they help get me out of a fix!

But to be honest, 80% of my reeving is done using FrayCheck and thin cardboard. Not to mention a healthy dose of patience Sometimes use those doctors tools - like mini scissor clamps? They have a special name but I do not remember it.

Paul R

Sometimes use those doctors tools - like mini scissor clamps? They have a special name but I do not remember it. Forceps Paul

Steve.

I believe the name you're looking for is a hemostat. They do the job when it comes to revving the sheaves.