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Scaled Model Drilling Rigs
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Started this discussion. Last reply by J Marston Apr 4.

 

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J Marston replied to Jim F.'s discussion Scaled Model Drilling Rigs
"The replicas are awesome. I have been interested in starting on a few of my own projects. Have actually started one project but its either not enough time or not having the know how to achieve the correct scaling.. I have the desire and motivation…"
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Jim F. commented on Drilling Ahead's page Oilfield worker's kind acts recalled at funeral
"My condolences to all Family and Friends of Chase. NO ONE should have to die at their work place, especially at a young age. I have a 22 yr old Son whom I almost lost in an MVA about 4 yrs ago. I have been pushing tools over 16 yrs now and I am…"
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Akshay Yadav commented on Jim F.'s blog post 1/16 th Scale: Model Drilling Rigs
"Hi Jim, Very interesting article you have here. I am very interested in buying oil rig scale models for my training institute here in India. Please let me know how we can proceed with the same. My email ID: chanky18@gmail.com Akhay "
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Hey Guys,

There is a video & close-ups of the National 370 Drawworks on here now that I was yappin' about earlier.

This is the 1st rig I built where I attempted to put scale into my work. It is the one that was a complete layout from front to back and side to side. It took 5 years (off & on) to complete.

The drawworks itself was a 4 month project. It made its Maiden Appearance in the 1990 Energy Show in Estevan Sask, Canada & a few other appearances over the…

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Posted on July 10, 2009 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

1/16 th Scale: Model Drilling Rigs

I am a Toolpusher for CanElson Drilling (Formerly Totem Drilling) in S.E. Sask for the past 6 years, prior to that I worked for Big Sky Drilling for 19 1/2 years, pushing Rig 4 for almost 10 of those years. I build working, 1/16 scale drilling rigs as a hobby.

I spend 100's of hours of my spare time replicating prototype drilling rigs and currently building a "Hodgson Design" 2800 m. tele double that will be 'almost' completely functional.

I have built 2 models in the past that…

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Posted on July 8, 2009 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

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At 10:34am on June 6, 2011, Jimbob1229 said…

What great detail!!!

Wish I had one...

Jim

At 9:30pm on May 22, 2011, Tom Kipgen said…

OK Jim....this weight indicator is about done.   The square vertical structure will be machined and mounted to the dial housing tomorrow I hope.    The only thing that kind of worries me now is the amount of weight that will be put on that spring that you can see in the photo.    How much do you think your deadline has on it with just the blocks, hook, bailes and elevators?    All the weight will not apply to the spring directly....it will be buffered somewhat by other mechinisms and frictions.

 

I hope you don't think I'm doing this for money or anything.   I've just always wanted to try and build one but knew it would be impossible for the scale I used.   1/16" is a different story!

 

Tom

At 9:25pm on May 20, 2011, Tom Kipgen said…

Hey Jim    I am moving right along with this weight indicator....at least the innards and part of the case.    But I need some help with measurements on that model if you can.     How deep is the round casement?    It appears that the vertical structure is round correct?   Is it connected flat against the back of the round case?    It has been too many years since I even saw one of these.    Your help would certainly be appreciated.

 

Tom  

At 2:54pm on March 13, 2010, Richard Rapp said…
That is great work the detail was wonderful
At 1:53am on October 14, 2009, Bobby Morgan said…
Jim, Love your rigs! I'm building a double jacknife and i can't figure out what to use for crown shives or traveling block shives. what did you use? i have it mocked up with 1/16" nylon rope as drilling line but my blocks keep twisting up. what are you using. your elevators,wow, can you tell me about them? My hat's off to you man, this is harder than the real thing. Bobby Morgan
At 3:38pm on October 10, 2009, Jimbob1229 said…
You do Great work !!!
At 9:42am on August 23, 2009, Darrell B Marsh said…
Beautiful work! I have built two 3/8 scale service rigs with ABS plastics (I am in libya right now but will post the photos when I get home in a week or so) I was pleased with both of them but they are fragile. I want to build an SCR rig with metal now, any recommendations?
At 12:42pm on August 19, 2009, DARRELL TURNER said…
PERFECT JOB DO YOU SELL ANY OF YOUR RIGS IF YOU DO LET ME KNOW PLAINVIEW_CONSAULTING@HOTMAIL.COM
At 5:18pm on August 16, 2009, Matthew Cox said…
Hi Jim,

How is everything goin up your way. Everything been goin good here just hot and humid like always but havent talked to you in a while just thought I would drop in and say hi,

Matthew
At 2:08am on August 5, 2009, Steve Starkell said…
Yes I am

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