[Gooch Goods – line of development]

On 18/04/2021 at 12:04, MikeOxon said:

As I recall, Ian, I used an old blunt school compass!  The locations were pre-etched on the back of the BGS kit.  Once you get into the rhythm, it doesn't take too long

 

Thank you. I've been perusing  the prospect of modifying a hand ( or rivet ) press to  'do' the operation. Some serious looking at and modification, methinks. 

 

I've got a few locomotive models that really need rivet detail for things like outside frames, etc.  Depth of stroke and impress to create a degree of uniformity. Knowing my luck, it'll be number 619, out of 620 and..... "Bu66er"!

 

Cheers,

Ian.  

[Gooch Goods – line of development]

17 hours ago, MikeOxon said:

Yes, my interpretation of 'Holly Green'.  I realise on looking at my photo that I've forgotten to attached the grate and ashpan - and that after raising 242 rivets

I do like that.  Very nice. Which impress tool are you using, please?

 

Cheers,

Ian.  

[A simple scotch derrick.]

9 hours ago, Regularity said:

Alexander Scale Models: not to be confused with Alexander Models in the Northeast of England!

https://alexanderscalemodels.com/product/stiff-leg-derrick-ho-a-7514/

 

Sorry, quite right!  The original (American) model is from over the pond. 

[A simple scotch derrick.]

A spot of idle googling turned up Alexander Models. They produce a HO Scotch Derrick crane, very similar to Dave's model, and a very good likeness to photos I have seen from South Wales. sadly, they don't appear to have a UK stockist, but they will post from the 'States.

 

Ian.

[A simple scotch derrick.]

I'm really impressed by that. There used to be a Scotch derrick on the loading dock at Ystradowen, which remained partially until the late 1960's. A larger version (steel built) is still extant at Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.

[New chassis for the Hattons 14XX - Part 2]

Oh dear! Look at all that mazack!

[5726 - Detailing progress]

Nice job, very nice indeed.