Novelty Merchantman lattice crane boom part wanted

[glittering-prize67]

Maybe with a valuable item such as this crane one might think of getting parts re cast. There are companies that do it. And it helps retain originality and value.

[gameswat]

Lot's of reasons why this part wasn't suitable for me to cast - biggest problem was nothing to copy from as the original is stuffed! Turn around would be an issue too as I need this quickly as already sold, my foundy will take on tiny jobs as a favour to me but only when they have time so can take weeks or months. And it's not cheap with still a lot hand work to finish off something as intricate as this. There would likely be some minor issues due to casting shrinkage on something this long. Whereas a milled piece would be perfect size and I could've had it fitted in a day or two. The original part was diecast using pot metal so a sand casting in alloy or brass wasn't going to be a faithful copy anyway.

[jimmycowman]

The draw is a start. Was after the whole panel really. See what turns up. Thanks jingle