Scaled Model Drilling Rigs

Hey Fellows!
Curtis has given me some Great coverage on his site here in hopes of drawing in other model builders like myself. I would really like to hear from other model builders. It doesnt matter what they look like or what they are made of, the point is that you may have a talent for this and it can be so easy!!!!!!!! I dont even want to show the first 2 models I built cuz they are so crude. I was inspired by an old fellow many years ago to try scaling and I laughed at him and said I would never be able to do that. The words "can't" and "never" dont exist in MY dictionary any more.
If ANYONE has ever fantasized about building replica's of prototypes of anything, all you have to do is try. I would love to be of any advice to anyone that would like to further their skills. It is so easy but in iron working, the proper equipment makes it so much easier. I started out with a 220v stick welder and hand tools, now I have accumulated many "tools of the trade" over the years that make percision parts and other resources to make things quicker, easier and more authentic looking.
You do not need patients for this, rather lots of spare time and imagination along with perseverance and determination that you are going to accomplish something that most people wont even bother with
I would really like to hear from people who would like to futher their dreams of replicating protypical equipment. I would be more than happy to offer any advice or knowledge I can

Jim.

Tags: building, detailed, drilling, model, rigs, scaled

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Permalink Reply by William R. Teel on July 17, 2009 at 11:52pm: This is a nice model, i would love to build one like it. I am north of Houston in Conroe.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jim F. on July 18, 2009 at 6:07am: Thanks William! If you are planning on it and ever want some help or advice, please feel free to ask, I have a couple of other fellows coming into this too. Mine are made of all steel. Kieth and Alex are model builders also and I am waiting for them to come aboard and share their work & stories here too.

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Permalink Reply by Jim F. on July 27, 2009 at 6:34am: Hello John, No I dont know of Jesse. I really wish I did know him. Sounds like a man full of experience and knowledge. If you ever do find him. let me know. hopefully he has pic's of them. LOL, as for the "birds nesting" on the drum, I sold that model years ago and it just sits in a basement collecting dust. I think I should talk the guy into fixing that (LOL) and get it on display somewhere; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Karl Eiriksson on July 30, 2009 at 10:41am: Very highly detailed, nice work Jim......; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Aaron Baker on August 15, 2009 at 4:00pm: i am actually interested in building a downsized rig. since being laid off i went to work for my friend who has a welding and machining shop. Thanks, Aaron; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jim F. on August 16, 2009 at 10:24am: Aaron, That is a great opportunity if you dont have your own resouces (LOL...if the Boss will let you), I have found that there is dozens of hours of thought also have to go into model engineering.

Mine are 1/16th scale which means for every real foot, that equals 3/4 of an inch in scale. Ex. 10 feet x .75 = 7 1/2 inches. Very simple, no matter what scale you use. I found this is easy to work with and still fits in most rooms, standing up.

I have just recently purchased a Knuth DBF 400 lathe, mill, drill press, all in one. It was on sale for 890.00 USD and had it shipped from Illinois up here to A-Land (Canada). Still getting it all set up. I was using a SouthBend Model A which was a fantastic unit in its days, the mid '40's.

I also have a Lincoln SP 100 mig, Lincoln 225 with spool gun for aluminum, Hypertherm 380 plasma cutter, King 8" band saw and countless other air tools and stuff I have accumulated over the years.

Any help or advice I can give you, I would be glad. Some of the other fellows have build theirs out of wood, as my 1st one was popsicles sticks (LOL). Wood is much easier to work with and much cheaper but I grew up with the passion for iron works. Kieth L. has a splendid wood model on this site also. So which ever way you go, there is some good advice here, which ever way you go.

Jim.

Aaron Baker said:
i am actually interested in building a downsized rig. since being laid off i went to work for my friend who has a welding and machining shop. Thanks, Aaron; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Juan Torres on September 20, 2009 at 4:36pm: How would a guy go about getting his hands on one of your modles I am very interested. Let me know.; ▶ Reply to This