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Creative => How-To => Topic started by: Wolf Knight on September 05, 2010, 10:12:22

Title: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 05, 2010, 10:12:22
Thanks to Martin Milner's teachings here is a photot assembly as per Elaine's request for instructions!!! And many thanks to Heather and PlaymoDB!!!
I hope this proves useful!!

(http://img40.imagefra.me/img/img40/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4sqvm_ac036fc.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

30 02 8230 - Wall, plain, old-style (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8230) x6
30 02 8240 - Wall, flat, arched window (old-style) (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8240) x4
30 02 8250 - Wall, flat, arched doorway (old-style) (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8250) x2
30 02 8260 - Wall, open frame, 1 unit wide (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8260) x5
30 02 8270 - Wall Connector, T-junction, Triple-Female (old-style) (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8270) x5
30 02 8280 - Wall Connector, Corner, Double-Female (Old-style) (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8280) x12
30 02 8310 - Wall End, Male Connector (Old-style) (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8310) x3
30 02 8420 - Battlement, 1 unit wide (old-style) (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8420) x4
30 02 8430 - Battlement connector (old-style) (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8430) x4
30 02 8440 - Balcony, trefoil cutouts (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8440) x1
30 02 8470 - Floor, 1x2 units (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8470) x1
30 02 8480 - Floor, 1x1 unit (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8480) x1
30 02 8570 - Roof, 1x1 units, square pyramid (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8570) x1
30 02 8670 - Door, Arch-top (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8670) x2
30 02 8680 - Window, Arch-top, bars and four-circles pattern (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8680) x4
30 02 8700 - Wall hook (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8700) x4
30 02 8730 - Weathervane for roof (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8730) x1
30 02 8740 - Filler for Wall ('Toast') (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8740) x10
30 02 8760 - Stairs with top platform (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8760) x1
30 02 9120 - Wall, framework, 2 units wide, open frame (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-9120) x1
30 02 9160 - Railing, wooden (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-9160) x2
30 02 9170 - Railing corner piece (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-9170) x1
30 02 9270 - Floor, 1 x 1/2 unit (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-9270) x2
30 60 0730 - Latch, sliding, for door (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-60-0730) x2
30 02 8710 - Lantern, small, square (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-8710) x2
30 60 0880 - Bell support frame (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-60-0880) x1
30 80 1440 - Bell (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-80-1440) x1
(I could not find the bell and its frame I'm afraid but its easy to show you where to hang it)

(http://img40.imagefra.me/img/img40/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4sqwm_6f996cf.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Ground floor cell/dungeon

(http://img40.imagefra.me/img/img40/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4sqxm_699d0ee.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Assembled ground floor cell/dungeon

(http://img37.imagefra.me/img/img37/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4sqym_b702ded.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Stable/restroom

(http://img37.imagefra.me/img/img37/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4sr0m_4fa872c.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Assembled stable/restroom

(http://img38.imagefra.me/img/img38/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4sr1m_d68ba08.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Stable/restroom with battlements and railings

(http://img40.imagefra.me/img/img40/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4sr2m_55359fe.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Ground floor cell/dungeon and stales/restroom (almost) put together

(http://img40.imagefra.me/img/img40/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4srum_2e6e128.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

first floor

(http://img37.imagefra.me/img/img37/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4srvm_65775fd.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Assembled first floor

(http://img38.imagefra.me/img/img38/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4srxm_448ab6f.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

first floor with balcony, internal ladder and lantern placed on ground floor cell/dungeon

(http://img40.imagefra.me/img/img40/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4srym_49ab06d.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Second floor/bell tower

(http://img37.imagefra.me/img/img37/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4ss0m_3ea8d90.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Second floor/bell tower assembled! The bell flame fits on top of the wooden walls...

(http://img37.imagefra.me/img/img37/7/9/5/baldthar/f_grpn4ss1m_e73024a.jpg) (http://imagefra.me/)

Final assembled tower!!!!  :) :) :)

Hope you enjoyed!!!  :wave: :wave: :wave:
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: baden-wurttemberg on September 05, 2010, 14:21:45
Wow! That's great Panos! So you just got parts you had and used them to build 3445 right? You didn't get the actual set?


Baden  :fireman:
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 05, 2010, 14:27:27
Wow! That's great Panos! So you just got parts you had and used them to build 3445 right? You didn't get the actual set?


Baden  :fireman:

This is a set I got a few months back. It just misses the bell and its frame as I send those to grangel (bell) and playmofire (frame).

I have the original, the one I got as a kid in chritsmas 1991, back to my parents house! Lots of great times assembling it and dissasembling it!!! and fighting the 3750 pirate ship  :lol: :lol:

Btw, I have so much steck I could easily make about 20 of them  ;D ;D ;D Only thing I have in little quantity is the battlements.
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: basilsdad on September 05, 2010, 14:55:53
You did a beautiful job, Wolf Knight!  The instructions and pictures are so clear, that I could even follow them and I don't even have the set!  This will be an asset to so many people I am sure.  Makes me want to stretch my interest to the knights theme . . . oh no, more competition for steck!  ;D
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 05, 2010, 16:44:45
You did a beautiful job, Wolf Knight!  The instructions and pictures are so clear, that I could even follow them and I don't even have the set!  This will be an asset to so many people I am sure.  Makes me want to stretch my interest to the knights theme . . . oh no, more competition for steck!  ;D

Always glad to drag someone down the steck hole  ;D ;D ;D ;D Thanks!!!  :wave: :wave:
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: skypurr on September 05, 2010, 16:58:32
Thank you very much for this Panos,   :thanks:
The photos are very good and so the instructions are very clear to follow :clap:
I just have to wait for my set to arrive now!

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: grangel on September 10, 2010, 08:15:18
Do you need extra photo. How to fit the bell on the frame and all together to the tower.
I laso have the original plans. Let me know if you need anything. :wave:
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: skypurr on September 12, 2010, 22:13:54
Many thanks for the offer grangel.
The castle arrived on Saturday and I was going to set it up today but we had visitors here so I had to leave it.  :hissyfit:
I'll try and put it together from Panos' photos, but if I have any problems I'll get back to you.

Elaine  (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: Richard on February 26, 2014, 22:45:36

Hello Panos,

It appears that all your photos have disappeared. And, of course we all know that Heather's DB is pretty much shutdown.

Fortunately, Zirndorf seems to be slowly filling the void. However, in the meantime we all need to find other sources of information.

Wonder where Playmobil collectors and fans are going these days?

Richard
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: Wolf Knight on February 27, 2014, 07:27:27
Hi Richard,
Sorry, the account is closed for a couple of years now, and I don't have the images anywhere else.
When and If I manage, I'll try to get another set of pictures for constructing this set.
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: Richard on February 27, 2014, 17:20:44
No problem, Panos!

Just curious about what most of our Playmofriends are using as information sources these days. Most of Heather's DB appears to be inaccessible, Bart's Collectobil hasn't been updated for years, my GardenWargaming site has also not been updated, and over time we have lost several Playmobil forums.

Zirndorf and the PCC may eventually fill the void, but this will take awhile. In the meantime, we are all very fortunate that Sylvia has continued to "stay the course" with her wonderful Playmofriends forum!
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: Hadoque on February 28, 2014, 04:32:55
I use the still working  functions on playmo.db, I go through parts-lists I saved of orders made in the past, I look out for part-numbers on Klickywelt, and for parts from new(er) sets I search on the German official site.
But it is MUCH more time-consuming as when playmodb was still functioning, and I don't find all the wanted information (part-numbers, existing variations of a specific part, sets those parts come or came in, etc).
As a result, I tend to buy more / more often on ebay...  :-\
Title: Re: 3445 Castle Tower - step-by-step assembly in pictures
Post by: GrahamB on May 08, 2014, 19:32:30
Hi Richard,
Sorry, the account is closed for a couple of years now, and I don't have the images anywhere else.
When and If I manage, I'll try to get another set of pictures for constructing this set.

It would be great if you did manage to post some images again, Wolf Knight. I just received a 3445 set for my birthday (complete with bell and bell mount but no instruction sheet!) from my dear wife. We used the Collectobil picture to assemble it, but we wanted to check a couple of things as the PlaymoDB inventory seems to have a few errors (e.g. only 2 'toasts'!). Playmobil haven't got a pdf link either (yet!)