Narrow Minded Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Don't go cutting it off, I'll pop you an Allen key in the post, cos you'll need to refit the knob when it's modded. I wouldn't worry too much about the tarp being fire retardent, it'll be rolled up and out of the way. An old cotton hanky (or a bit cut off a shirt) will do. Cut it to size, give it a good pasting of PVA glue and roll it up - the glue helps stop any "fraying". I'll put some tiny black tie-wraps in with the Allen key Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted June 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2017 Great stuff Pinzer. I love what you have done with the Caradoc. Have you a suitable name lined up for her? I'm wondering whether a DJB engineering safety valve bonnet maybe better suited? Perhaps one for the future? http://www.djbengineering.co.uk/s-valve.shtml Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Great stuff Pinzer. I love what you have done with the Caradoc. Have you a suitable name lined up for her? I'm wondering whether a DJB engineering safety valve bonnet maybe better suited? Perhaps one for the future? http://www.djbengineering.co.uk/s-valve.shtml Cheers NM for the words of wisdom from the Guru. Thanks for the great link to valve cover Matthew, i must confess i was'nt happy with its look and shape Will get onto to buying one asap, 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
44690 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Another masterpiece Deltic. What a cracking fleet of engines you've got now. I'm looking forward to seeing them all. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Well my weeks break in N.Wales did'nt go to plan at all as i had an heart attack on the third day away! I only came home yesterday after spending a week in a Welsh Hospital. I'll post what little i saw as a bit of therepy but my postings may be a bit few and far between over the next month or so. A visit on the Sun morn' to the WHHR to catch the first train was a lucky break as being the only passenger there i was allowed into the cab of Russell, i was then given a one to one tour around the museum Monday morn' and a trip to the Slate museum at Lllanberis and the nearby lake railway An eventful & memorable short holiday to say the least and one i've to catch up on and make up for later this year when i'm fit and well again, 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted July 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2017 Oh no! Pinzer! I'm glad to hear you are alright. Will keep fingers crossed for a very speedy recovery, and will miss your posts. Love the pictures. How did you manage to 'cab' Russell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Hope that your recovery is swift and trouble-free Bob. Its not in the same league but I had a similar experience last time I went to Porthmadog as my travelling companion ended up getting his head kicked in . We ended up sitting in bangor Hospital for three days. Edited July 13, 2017 by Edge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
77philg Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hi ya bob GET WELL SOON , speedy recovery , great pics by the way phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian keane Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 All the best for a speedy recovery Bob - obviously you got much too excited in North Wales! Better stick to South Wales next time..... Have been missing, and will miss your posts. Do get well and take it easy. With any luck, I shall soon be posting some pics of the Belle End under construction, for your entertainment and derision. Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
44690 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Sorry to hear of your problems. I too hope you have a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing more of your work. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2017 Get well soon time to sit back relax and play with what you've built Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 My goodness. Sorry to hear that you have been in the wars and that your holiday was truncated - great pictures, by the way - but glad to see that you are not completely laid low, and I wish you a full and speedy recovery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Owd Bob, glad to hear your home and on the mend. Take your time with everything and take it easy. As others say, I wish you a speedy recovery. Best wishes, Brit15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2017 Very sorry to hear of your health problems and wish you a speedy recovery. It cannot be easy for your wife is you were stuck in a Welsh hospital. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Many thanks lads it's really nice to have the support Medically wise i had three stents put in to prop up my arteries, i've been sent home with a bag full of tabs' and a big letter or two for my own Doc ' and my local health clinic, I was flown to Glen Clwyd Hosp' by the air ambulance from Porthmadoc....not that i can remember much at all as i was out cold for over half an hour I did manage to pick up a few bargains at the charity shops whilst away, a Sylvanian family log cabin which can be re-clad and made into a factory/wharehouse, and a cheap '0' gauge plastic train set, of which i can at least use the loco's working bogie chassis and turn it into some kind of funky diesel, the Red tipping tub and maybe the crane wagon can be altered without too much messing about with. I'm still taking it easy and lifting nothing heavier than a few pics' using the mouse. i might try and paint something up this week...like the Green loco' which i'd forgot to say will be named 'McMullen Coal No:9 The plates are on order Edited July 14, 2017 by Owd Bob 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
77philg Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Hi there Bob . next door neighbour had a heart attack while driving a lorry on the M6 he's had a stent 5 weeks ago . He's doing a lot better now. Just take it steady . Phil IMG_0653b by phil, on Flickr talyllin grass cutter IMG_0716 by IMG_0693 by phil, on Flickr Bala lake railway. just a couple of pics you missed while in hosp. Edited July 14, 2017 by 77philg 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossygobbin Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) hi bob, sorry to hear about your problems. guess thats why i didnt see you at tywyn. some nice pics you got there. get better soon and take it easy. Edited July 16, 2017 by ossygobbin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted July 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2017 More cracking photo's there Pinzer, and trust you to find something suitable in a charity shop. You must be able to smell them out! All you get round here is clothes.... Is that one of the Tesco Caterpilla construction sets? Could always turn it into the Vale of Festiniogg diesel. Hope your feeling better. P.S. If you are skiving in bed at the moment, how about a challenge? Fancy bashing up a crane tank? DSCF0184 by Matthew Jones, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Cheers Matthew! so that was a Tesco train, cheers for the info' on it, i agree it would make a great Ffesty type diesel chassis, main challenge at the mo' is to open one eye lid at a time and try keep them open ...i'm on half a dozen new tabs twice a day and they are zonkin' me out, i bought myself two GVT coal wagons the other week and i've managed to put them together over the weekend, i will paint them up this week, i'm just waiting for a mate to turn up later and help me brush off and clean up the track and points then i can possibly try and run something this week. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted July 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2017 Will keep fingers crossed Pinzer. I don't think anyone will mind you taking a few forty winks after the week you have had! I assume those GVT wagons are the binnie kits? They are pretty good. That sounds good. Weather is looking good for this week so it would be a shame to waste it. If I was closer I would pop round and help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Yes Matthew! Those Binnie kits..they are really easy to put together, so i did my best on the painting last eve' after the daughter gave them a waft over with Grey etch primer for me. I'm actually outside this morn' trying to run my coaches but they are too heavy for the diesels since i put better wheels and lights in some of em, what i need is a bit more power like a steam loco' on the go I'm trying to fathom out the Caradoc linkages for the new servo' etc. today whilst sat out in the Sun. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted July 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2017 Excellent! Nice use of child labour there. Cracking photos, I love the shots of the Bagley-Dewry. Perhaps a little lead weight in the chassis might cure the problem? If you take some piccies of the linkage perhaps we can be of assistance. Always more than happy to help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 You did help me Matthew as i referred back and made notes on the excellent posting you made on fitting remote stuff After a couple of steam-ups...well its a bloody good excuse i got the linkage bar and the arms adjusted just as i want them, the top link i made myself a few weeks ago from brass sheet which i soldered to the existing knob after removing the original knurled plastic cover, now all runs fine, so the bits were painted up Black and now i can bolt the body back on and order a few add-ons...like that better looking brass valve cover you gave me a link to Matthew....just for starters 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted July 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2017 Excellent stuff Pinzer. Glad to see that I can be useful occasionally. I like what you did with the regulator servo arm. I didn't think to just remove the nob and make a replacement. Genius! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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