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Reviewed by Felix
Bustelo
April 2025
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| HISTORY |
| The Karry Krane, which were built
by the Hyster Company from the late 1930s and 1940s, were defined as a
“mobile, self-powered crane unit”. They were originally called a Cranemobile,
as it was essentially a mobile crane on a tractor frame. They had pneumatic
tires, were capable of high-speed operation over any type of floor or road,
and had a 5-ton capacity. They were designed for use around steamship warehouses
and docks and played a major role in the WWII war effort internationally.
Allied forces relied on the Karry Krane at shipbuilding facilities, in
ports for cargo handling and after the war for rebuilding efforts. The
Karry Krane was also used on aircraft carriers to move heavy loads and
to remove non-functional aircraft from the flight deck. |
| Black Cat Models
Karry Krane |
| Black Cat Models, as part of their expanding line
of dockyard accessories, has recently released a fully 3D printed Karry
Krane. You get two vehicles in the clam-shell packet, sitting on a 3D printing
raft. Each vehicle is a complete Karry Krane, with no need to add parts.
Each vehicle is fully detailed, with driver’s seat, steering wheel, exhaust
duct and tires. No photoetch needed to detail them, which is a bonus. Each
crane is attached to the print raft with tiny attachment points for easy
removal and may require some light clean-up at those removal points. The
set even includes two operator figures in a seated position, which is a
very nice touch. |
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| CONCLUSIONS |
| Black Cat Models has made it as easy as possible
to add some Karry Kranes to a dockyard diorama or to place of an aircraft
carrier deck, just remove from the underlying print raft and paint. For
€5.95 (about $6.45 US), you get a pair of these little gems. My thanks
to Black Cat Models for providing the review sample. |
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