Andrew P Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 A late catch up on yesterdays shenanigans. Plot pilfering Alien abduction, fitted with spying devices and then returned. Boats suddenly appear when not in the preceding photo. And an uneasy stillness and quiet calm about the place. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 44 minutes ago, Gedward said: I love these views. You really get a sense of the depth of the place. Little Muddle has obviously been a big inspiration for Bovey Quay. That and spending every summer in Brixham. Early mornings watching the fish auction and the artists painting the harbour scene. The smell of fresh jam doughnuts and fish and chips. The noisy sea gulls singing away. Fond memories. Nearly, well no actually, definitely didn't buy a Fisherman's Cottage in Brixham when we moved to Devon in 87. The Agent, (remember we lived in Hampshire, and no internet in those days to see pics) said it had a sea view. When we got there, and IF you stood up in the attic room and peered out of the velux window, then YES you could just about see the sea. Bought in Buckfastleigh instead. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 19, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Nearly, well no actually, definitely didn't buy a Fisherman's Cottage in Brixham when we moved to Devon in 87. The Agent, (remember we lived in Hampshire, and no internet in those days to see pics) said it had a sea view. When we got there, and IF you stood up in the attic room and peered out of the velux window, then YES you could just about see the sea. Bought in Buckfastleigh instead. We had a similar situation when we moved from Paddington to Pimlico. The 'council' agent said we'd have glorious views of the river from our 7th floor windows. But in fact you needed to lean out so far from the balcony, you were putting your life in serious peril. Apparently, on a clear day you could see Battersea Power station. Nice. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Did I miss something where has the mobile crane gone? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted January 19, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, Ponthir28 said: Did I miss something where has the mobile crane gone? See Andy P's post about alien abductions... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Winslow Boy Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Gedward said: We had a similar situation when we moved from Paddington to Pimlico. The 'council' agent said we'd have glorious views of the river from our 7th floor windows. But in fact you needed to lean out so far from the balcony, you were putting your life in serious peril. Apparently, on a clear day you could see Battersea Power station. Nice. I can better that. I had a lovely view of the East London Main Sewer which my council had kindly converted into a cycle footpath. The aromas during the hot summer months were not the most attractive is all I can say. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 19, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said: I can better that. I had a lovely view of the East London Main Sewer which my council had kindly converted into a cycle footpath. The aromas during the hot summer months were not the most attractive is all I can say. I can't beat it but I can match it. Unlike Kent the garden of England. Beckton is the sewer of London. So we know all about the wonderful aromas of which you speak. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Morecambe is famous for its bay, the sunsets (apparently you have to go to India for a better one) and views of the lakes. The locals are known to refer to it as Smackhead-on-sea though... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Ponthir28 said: Did I miss something where has the mobile crane gone? Gone to be serviced….! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 19, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2022 15 minutes ago, KNP said: Gone to be serviced….! In readiness for an important lift? 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 7 hours ago, Gedward said: The noisy sea gulls singing away. Fond memories. Not sure I would call it singing! 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 20, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) Looking over Middle Farm Edited March 30 by KNP 39 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I like the non train photos. More like the real world. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 20, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2022 Next project rolling on… Another wagon this time one for ballast for the PW train. Didn’t like the thick plastic door stops so made some out of brass strip, look ok but not to closely. Might add a second one….one day! 18 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Thick plastic door hangers on plastic kits are are a pet hate of mine and I need to sort out some of my mineral wagons: what width strip did you use? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Tortuga said: Thick plastic door hangers on plastic kits are are a pet hate of mine and I need to sort out some of my mineral wagons: what width strip did you use? Now thereby lies a tale. Never been able to source narrow brass strip but I did have these Scalelink industrial roof light frets and used them. Now if anybody knows where you can source something like that in longer strips please let us know… Edited January 20, 2022 by KNP 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I'll second that question. I've been cutting strips off old etched frets but could do with longer strips for other jobs. Those old Ratio open A wagons get through a lot of replacement door bangers, the originals are incredibly brittle. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted January 20, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20, 2022 Masokits sell brass door bangers, but it's all old fashioned snailmail and cheques, at least it was the last time I got some, I need to find them as i have a number of opens that are in need of finishing, so that they can be painted. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted January 20, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) On 19/01/2022 at 08:33, Andrew P said: IF you stood up in the attic room and peered out of the velux window Isn’t that what a sea view is? You’re lucky you didn’t have to open the velux and stick your head through to peer out! Paul. Edited January 20, 2022 by 5BarVT Seplling 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 21, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Some more top of the back scene pictures using the phone. Focusing seems to be an issue. Some have depth others don't...... Edited March 30 by KNP 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 22, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) I wonder if the washing is dry yet? Edited March 30 by KNP 31 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Shouldn't worry too much. It never rains in LM snow, mist yes but never rain. Very good Kevin. 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, KNP said: I wonder if the washing is dry yet? Or Sooty maybe? 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold THS92-GWR-NO Posted January 23, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2022 On 11/01/2022 at 07:47, KNP said: Caught by our local train spotter friends the nucleus of the permanent way train passes by. The crane and match truck will not formally form part of this formation but can be called upon when required. Prairie 4550 has the honours today with more wagons on their way over the next few weeks... On 12/01/2022 at 07:54, KNP said: A close up of the passing formation just received. I have a feeling I should have put a couple of windows in the back elevation. Will leave for now and get on with the rest of the wagons. Bag of rods have arrived so perhaps I might go back and finish the cattle dock! Decisions, decisions....? This looks awesome, I'm guessing you kit built the crane? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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