Trucks are a common inspiration in the modeling, because of the numerous details on them that challenge the modelers.
This plan of the wooden truck mounted crane model. This model is very simple and not an exact replica, it can be a good subject to practice modeling for the beginners or older children.
On the model manufactured according to this plan the crane beam can be lifted and lowered, and the crane beam base can be rotated (crane boom will raise and lower and turn 360).
Manufacture of this model does not require larger pieces of wood, so this is a great opportunity to use the scrap hardwoods in your workshop. Most parts on this model have very simple shape that can be cut easily. In this plan, the truck mounted crane is not an exact replica, but much simplified model, so you can add or modify various elements on the model. For example, you can make some other type of the wheels, you can mount the wheels in some other way or you can add some details if you like. All parts are assembled using glue.