RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted November 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sophia NSE said: I find that taking my glasses off helps my eyes to focus better You are lucky! I would find it hard to get the paint brush to hit anywhere on a 4mm scale body without my glasses let alone paint a straight line. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Chris116 said: You are lucky! I would find it hard to get the paint brush to hit anywhere on a 4mm scale body without my glasses let alone paint a straight line. Being short sighted has its uses! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I did not used to need to wear glasses but since the last few burnouts my eyesight deteriated. The last one hit so hard that it is only now I have been able to finish this model as my hands also were effected, as well as balance and co-ordination. I hit the last burnout in late summer of 2019 when I last worked. (The last few burnouts I hit each time I took on a job). But anyway. I am on the mend but it took me about three months to do the handrails on that little red loco I have just finished, and it took me four or five days to do the coupling loops. It is wierd. I knew "How" to do them. I knew what was needed and I had the tools and the parts. But somehow each time I tried my mind would go blank and I would have to do something else. Anyway. I am soo glad I have got this latest loco done as it is for someone on an autism site I am on who lives in America. (I don't normally make things for other people but when she saw my models she thought they were lovely and she wants the loco for her Dad and I have missed his birthday, even though I had plenty of time to build the loco. Hopefully now it will arrive for Christmas for them. I will wrap it tomorrow for them to give the paint a chance to harden. ). 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Chris116 said: You are lucky! I would find it hard to get the paint brush to hit anywhere on a 4mm scale body without my glasses let alone paint a straight line. That's what started happening to me! Somehow they kept printing this smallprint smaller and smaller! Edited November 30, 2020 by Mountain Goat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Sophia NSE said: Being short sighted has its uses! What would I be? Long or short sighted? I use glasses when I am reading or trying to focus on the smaller things. When I am stressed or tired, my eyesight is worse then when I am relaxed and not tired if that makes sense? My distance vision is fine. Edited November 30, 2020 by Mountain Goat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Mountain Goat said: What would I be? Long or short sighted? I use glasses when I am reading or trying to focus on the smaller things. When I am stressed or tired, my eyesight is worse then when I am relaxed and not tired if that makes sense? That would make you long sighted I would guess 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, Sophia NSE said: That would make you long sighted I would guess Thanks. I know I don't have to tell the driving licence people. I could not wear then if I drive! Haha. I would hardly be able to see a thing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted November 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2020 17 hours ago, Mountain Goat said: Thanks. I know I don't have to tell the driving licence people. I could not wear then if I drive! Haha. I would hardly be able to see a thing! prop them on the end of the nose, that way you can look down at your dash and read thinks, when you look up and over the top of them, still see the road. Don't ask how I know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert17649 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 the draw back is if the rozzers stop you they ask you to read a number plate a random distance away, it's supposed to be 25 yards you may be caught out! best to drive to Barnard Castle to make sure that you can see ok 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) On 29/11/2020 at 20:54, Sophia NSE said: What kind of sick mind comes up with a thing like this??!!?? Hi all, I wish my mind was that sick, It looks great, Perhaps a Bachmann USA 0-6-0 chassis would look nice. Or for a cheaper option a J72 tank. Is the cab from a Dapol Pug... ? Edited November 30, 2020 by cypherman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 33C Posted December 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 29/11/2020 at 20:54, Sophia NSE said: What kind of sick mind comes up with a thing like this??!!?? AH HA HA HA HA HA!! IT'S ALIVE!! 18 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 10 hours ago, 33C said: AH HA HA HA HA HA!! IT'S ALIVE!! It's surprising how much the cab change alters the character of the Holden. I wonder how it would look with an equally cut-down dome to match the reduced height? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 12 hours ago, 33C said: AH HA HA HA HA HA!! IT'S ALIVE!! Well, that showed me didn't it! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Hi all, Sophia where is the cab from. I really like the look of the Holden with a full cab. I have a couple of Holden's packed away simply because I just do not like the look of them. So this may be their saving grace. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, cypherman said: Hi all, Sophia where is the cab from. I really like the look of the Holden with a full cab. I have a couple of Holden's packed away simply because I just do not like the look of them. So this may be their saving grace. It's from the plastic Pug kit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 13 hours ago, 33C said: AH HA HA HA HA HA!! IT'S ALIVE!! It is lovely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 15 hours ago, 33C said: AH HA HA HA HA HA!! IT'S ALIVE!! My first thought on seeing the 'in progress' photo was "Why would anyone chop up two locos based on known prototypes to make something that isn't?" but actually it doesn't look bad, although i agree that a cut-down chimney and dome might improve the appearance and reduce the Holden heritage. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I decided to deHolden it even more Oh, and Christmas nails because I can! 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 BEHOLD, THE DEHOLDEN! Hold on.....with those nails you don't need tweezers...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 1 hour ago, 33C said: BEHOLD, THE DEHOLDEN! Hold on.....with those nails you don't need tweezers...... With these nails I need them even more! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) On 03/12/2020 at 17:18, Sophia NSE said: I decided to deHolden it even more Oh, and Christmas nails because I can! I would be tempted to make the loco shorter just for fun! Ooh. You have enlarged the diameter of the boiler. Edited December 4, 2020 by Mountain Goat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Holden Fireless? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 A 14xx boiler with the dome replaced with R1 safety valves eventually. I have a plastic 14xx chimney ready to be cut down 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justang Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 03/12/2020 at 17:18, Sophia NSE said: I decided to deHolden it even more Looks good! Seems like it would look a bit Beyer Peacock if you made it a 2-4-0t. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Back to some more sensible modelling, the Q1 has had some more work done Push/pull gubbins has been stripped from an incomplete H class and attached. I'll touch up the paintwork tomorrow. That's also an ashpan from a carved up Airfix 14xx that was the original chassis. Hopefully it all looks good enough 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now