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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Power pole erecting derrick

I built this model of a power pole erecting derrick to accompany my commercial electric company.  The prototype was an early device pulled by horses but my model is pulled by a truck and probably not long to remain in use.


The model is mostly wood with commercial wheels and thin wire for cables.


My model is not exact but I think captures the idea.


Above you can see the derrick lifting a pole.


Above you see the derrick next to the structure which gives an idea of size.

Next I will build a unique truck model.

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