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Grapple Attachment for Loaders or Tractors?
« on: August 11, 2022, 04:11:14 PM »
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Wondering if there are any other options for an N Scale grapple attachment to add to a loader or tractor?  I obtained one made by REM but it is a crude casting and I cant figure out how the two halves are supposed to go together.

I am wanting to add it to the rear of the GHQ #53-006 Tractor/Loader/Back Hoe for use on a tie train.


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Tim
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Re: Grapple Attachment for Loaders or Tractors?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2022, 09:46:21 PM »
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Tim,

Showcase Miniatures has one for their MOW truck but is available separately and may be adaptable to the REM model.
I did an eBay search for N Scale grapple and it showed up.
Hope this helps.

Jim
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Re: Grapple Attachment for Loaders or Tractors?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2022, 11:06:41 PM »
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Thanks Jim; I was eventually able to join the two halves of the REM one by pinning it together with .015" brass wire.  I was also able to mount it on he rear arm of the GHQ tractor.

Between that and attempting a first test rig for my 150-Ton crane, it has been a challenging week of modelling.


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Re: Grapple Attachment for Loaders or Tractors?
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2022, 11:46:19 PM »
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Glad you got the grapple solved.
I’m looking forward to seeing your crane.
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Re: Grapple Attachment for Loaders or Tractors?
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2022, 11:08:46 AM »
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Yes I'll post some WUD photos this weekend.

Tim
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