Construction equipment - Where do I start?

[armored76]

Hey,

 

Since there are not many construction models in 1/35 or larger scales, I was wondering if it would be possible to scratch-build some. But where do I start?

 

Where can I find plans for auto cranes, excavators and the like? I'm much into the larger types produced by Liebherr, for instance but also older, soviet machines.

 

What would be the right materials for 1/35 scale, for instance?

 

Questions, questions

 

Thanks a lot in advance!

Cristian

[Kushan_Farsight]

Hot off the back of the balsa plans query earlier today, this may help you out:

https://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/construction-equipment/

Looks to be around 450 blueprints for construction machines,  and if you register an account (free to do) then you can download most in really high resolutions.

 

https://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/construction-equipment/various-construction-equipment/76347/view/t-150k/ -   This was just a quick look, but this is a soviet era T-150 all wheel tractor with quite detailed drawings

Hope thats of some help! 

[armored76]

That's a great collection of plans! Thanks a lot!