37Oban Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, jcm@gwr said: I seem to remember reading, that when they first started building cabs, rather than just spectacle plates, it was the crews that objected the most! It seems that they regarded it as an insult to their manliness. And not just on the GWR. When Keadby shed received it's first cabbed locos the crews refused to work them at first stating similar reasons! Roja 1 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 I have a vague recollection that I'm supposed to remind somebody about something, but I can't for the life of me remember what it is. 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: I have a vague recollection that I'm supposed to remind somebody about something, but I can't for the life of me remember what it is. So do I? 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, KNP said: Lets slow things down You must be joking! 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Transfers made for the tri-cycle, coated with three quick dustings of Dullcote, left over night to thoroughly dry before dunking into water and applying. And here is the Reliant Regent tri-cycle delivery van, all 700cc of it. Look how tiny it is next to the lorry.... Transfers added both sides but due to the small size very fiddly to handle so I will leave overnight to dry, apply a coat of varnish to protect before adding some more to front and back. They are to my own design carried out on a DTP using clip art and patience!! One thing is for sure, it's unique and the only one in the world..... Edited March 27 by KNP 24 11 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 Absolutely splendid! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2021 Has it got a SatNav? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 What a load of cobblers. 3 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2021 "Cobblers to the Gentry". And the same to you, sunshine. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ray H said: Has it got a SatNav? Don't you mean SATVan? Specially Adapted Transfers Van. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, gwrrob said: What a load of cobblers. Well, I didn't see that one coming! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Mick Bonwick said: Well, I didn't see that one coming! 3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 I’ve just telephoned Heale and Towe for some nice new spats but he was terribly rude and said ‘ on yer trike ‘ 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Remind me not to make daft suggestions about daft vehicles in future... Though we do seem to have got a lot of mileage out of this one. (That's Reliant economy for you, running on Dominion Motor Spirit at just 1s4d a gallon. ) The van looks great and very realistic in grey. They always look even more toylike in red or green. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Remind me not to make daft suggestions about daft vehicles in future... Though we do seem to have got a lot of mileage out of this one. (That's Reliant economy for you, running on Dominion Motor Spirit at just 1s4d a gallon. ) The van looks great and very realistic in grey. They always look even more toylike in red or green. See I do listen........ sometimes!! Now I have the tractor to build which was also someone's suggestion!! Edited February 28, 2021 by KNP 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Thought I might as well post this as it was in the folder.... Edited March 27 by KNP 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 I was musing over whether the trike could do a 'wheelie' and then I realised that it was probably front wheel drive.....but it conjured up an amusing image 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2021 5 hours ago, KNP said: Thought I might as well post this as it was in the folder.... Is it offering a mobile fitting service and the GWR truck is the waiting area and changing room? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 31 minutes ago, Tony Teague said: I was musing over whether the trike could do a 'wheelie' and then I realised that it was probably front wheel drive.....but it conjured up an amusing image They're rear wheel drive and you can get the front wheel up, though it's not very kind to the clutch! 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Something that was front wheel drive, was the BSA Scout three wheeler, which was a Morgan rival. Someone used the wrong kind of mushrooms for the daily full English in the Small Heath canteen one day and the design department came up with a van version. Take a look in the back and ask yourself: "Why would you make a van with a wheel in the middle of the floor?" But they sold quite a few! I'd like to own one, just because... 9 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2021 6 hours ago, KNP said: Thought I might as well post this as it was in the folder.... Has he got beyond page three of that paper yet ? Adrian 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, figworthy said: Has he got beyond page three of that paper yet ? Adrian They're all page 3...... 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted March 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) That's better, can post now. Thought I was going mad......well madder than normal. Cattle coming past... Edited March 27 by KNP 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted March 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2021 22 hours ago, KNP said: See I do listen........ sometimes!! Now I have the tractor to build which was also someone's suggestion!! You want to be glad we didn't recommended one of these. 5 1 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted March 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Now I am going to be really upfront and say this layout has evolved over the years to its current format. But..... I feel another modernisation and upgrade program being formulated for the right hand side by the pub and small factory. Overall area I was happy with but not so much now so here is the general area Pub and shop looking dated now and a bit basic which I know I could do better. The main area of concern is this small factory, never quite worked out what it did. First building built for this layout in 2009 now in its third version but time to build something more suitable. Need to sort out the back scene which looks more like a city than a town.... So book a front seat and follow the trails and tribulations of redeveloping an area....! Edited March 1, 2021 by KNP 17 3 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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