On scale of the adult: large scale modelbuilding with DISTLER GIANT, a Belgian metal construction system.
Model of a Derrick creane on permanent display.
The model's weight, complete with load and counterweight is approx. 55kg (lbs 110)
Produced by Distler Toy, Nivelles (Nijvel), Belgium from 1963 to approx. 1966. | 
Meccano model of a Block-setting Crane, used in building breakwaters by means of huge concrete blocks (up to 42 metric tons eachs), which were set at an angle, the technical term for which is "on the inclined bond".
A large number of devices were developed for achieving this, amongst others a mechanism know as Fidler's Gear, with which this model is also equipped. |