RMweb Premium Popular Post airnimal Posted October 28, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2021 I have managed to make the bracket that swings out to hold the lamp from a small off cut of etch. The lamps are loco lamps but I have modified the base by turning the square part that goes in the lamp socket. They are quite tricky to make as moving parts because there isn't a great amount of metal to solder the pivot bar. I may end up with soldering them up solid. 13 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 5 hours ago, airnimal said: The good lady has gone to lunch with the girls so rather than take it up on myself to start the painting of the kitchen ( didn't dare choose the colour dear ) I had a look to see if I could do a small job on one of the brake vans. The first ones I have made for myself have the original lamp iron brackets but for a change I thought I would model one with the second type which swing out from behind the door pillars. So I cut a couple of strips of waste etch and drilled a couple of holes before soldering a pair of turned down lace pins in. Taking a piece of 40thou OD brass tube I filed a flat edge on one side before cutting a small part off. I then soldered this to the flat strip while holding it in a pair of tweezers. It is slightly over scale and I will probably trim it down before painting. I drilled a pair of holes in the end pillar and cut the lace pins to size. When I finally fit these brackets I will fill in the fixing holes an touch up the paintwork. I now have to make the swinging brackets to hold the lamps. Hi Mike, this is quite useful as I still have one of these to make. I have done one in the two tone livery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post airnimal Posted November 2, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2021 Not a lot happening here at present. I am not a winter person at all preferring the heat and light of summer as much as possible. I have painted the lamps and fixed the brackets to the uprights. I will have to find out about the tail lamps on brake vans on the LNWR and how many would be used. With the hole on the middle of each end for a lamp, but only the veranda end has other lamp brackets. So does this mean the the vans always ran with the veranda facing outwards ? But you would still be able to see the side lamps which ever way the vans would be facing. There is still a lot of work to do on this pair so I don't expect to finish them anytime soon. 14 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post airnimal Posted November 23, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2021 The last post said there wasn't a lot happening with models and there hasn't been anymore since. After my last scan I have been back to the Hospital to see the consultant who has said my condition has declined. He is now recommending I have my prostate removed but I am awaiting a appointment at Christie's to see if there is a alternative treatment. I wasn't expecting the decline so rapid so it came as a bit of a shock. The nurse asked was I O.K with the diagnosis and what was the worst part that I had to deal with ! My reply was going home and telling the wife and 3 daughter's because I knew that there would be much wailing and weeping. They have got over it now but the mood has been sombre for awhile. But the other news is that we have got our visas for Australia and our covid clearance as well. So hopefully we will be able to go once I have had my operation or other treatment and the Australian government allows us in. My wife and myself are looking forward to holding our new baby granddaughter as well as seeing the other members of the family. I have booked my ticket to the small O gauge show at Wooton Bassett on Dec 4. I will be able to stay with our eldest daughter who lives in Swindon. Our eldest grandson goes to school in Wotton Bassett so I will be able to kill two birds with one stone. This may bring back a bit of the lost mojo and I can get back to modelling again. I have finished painting the kitchen at last now with just 2 bedrooms to do as well as the stairs and landing but I don't think I am about to start right now, i need a bit of time off. 1 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitpw Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 The thumbs up emoji seems the most cheerful of the options and that seems to be what's needed - I hope the Aussies let you in and I'm sure we're looking forward to seeing much more of your modelling as time goes on: you set a high bar for this would-be scratch builder but at the same time, the inspiration to keep at it. Kit PW 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted November 23, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2021 Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I look forward to hearing that you are fully recovered and posting from Australia. Dave 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 All the Best mate 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Fingers crossed for you that it all works out OK. I look forward to some more wonderful modelling inspiration from you, as well as tales from Australia. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted November 23, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) If it's any consolation, Mike, your last couple of modelling posts have made me realise that lamp brackets and lamps are sadly lacking from my 4 mm scale D16 (LRM ex-D&S whitemetal and etched nickel silver). So the inspiration continues. Edited November 23, 2021 by Compound2632 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 9 hours ago, airnimal said: The last post said there wasn't a lot happening with models and there hasn't been anymore since. After my last scan I have been back to the Hospital to see the consultant who has said my condition has declined. He is now recommending I have my prostate removed but I am awaiting a appointment at Christie's to see if there is a alternative treatment. I wasn't expecting the decline so rapid so it came as a bit of a shock. The nurse asked was I O.K with the diagnosis and what was the worst part that I had to deal with ! My reply was going home and telling the wife and 3 daughter's because I knew that there would be much wailing and weeping. They have got over it now but the mood has been sombre for awhile. But the other news is that we have got our visas for Australia and our covid clearance as well. So hopefully we will be able to go once I have had my operation or other treatment and the Australian government allows us in. My wife and myself are looking forward to holding our new baby granddaughter as well as seeing the other members of the family. I have booked my ticket to the small O gauge show at Wooton Bassett on Dec 4. I will be able to stay with our eldest daughter who lives in Swindon. Our eldest grandson goes to school in Wotton Bassett so I will be able to kill two birds with one stone. This may bring back a bit of the lost mojo and I can get back to modelling again. I have finished painting the kitchen at last now with just 2 bedrooms to do as well as the stairs and landing but I don't think I am about to start right now, i need a bit of time off. Mike, having been there some years ago, I understand you apprehension but am sure that you will have a positive outcome. Jol 4 hours ago, Compound2632 said: If it's any consolation, Mike, your last couple of modelling posts have made me realise that lamp brackets and lamps are sadly lacking from my 4 mm scale D16 (LRM ex-D&S whitemetal and etched nickel silver). So the inspiration continues. Stephen, LRM are about to bring out a 4mm kit for the LNWR 20T six wheel brake van. I believe they will have the lamp brackets in lost wax cast brass. They will probably be available as a "spare part" to retrofit the 10T van. Jol 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Fingers crossed Mike 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted November 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2021 I 'be just learned that my great friend and someone who probably did more to publicise S7 modelling, Bob Essery, died last night. Sad news. Dave 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium airnimal Posted November 26, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2021 Gentleman, I have to thank you all for the wonderful comments and best wishes received regarding my condition. I went yesterday to the Hospital to see the Oncologist to discuss what treatment is available and what treatment would best suit myself. Having been given all the options and talked it over with the family I am still undecided which way to go. I was hoping that the professionals would tell me which would be better for me but apparently it will be my decision. I think I am coming the conclusion that the removal of the prostate would be the best in my case but I would like to talk with more people on who have had Radiotherapy or removal first. Not a lot done on the modelling front with Hospitals visit and decorating and family matters but I have been playing around with a couple of wagon bodies just to keep my sanity. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Bob Essery the other day who did so much for our great hobby. I talked with him many times at S7 meetings and at exhibitions about track work and Midland wagons and my bookshelves would be a lot poorer without his knowledge. 11 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post airnimal Posted December 1, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 Well the brownie points for decorating the kitchen didn't last long because I'm in the do do again ! What sin have I done this time ? Well having been to the Hospital again I have been offered a date to have my prostate removed. I accepted so I can get it over with but the date is Dec 20th. With isolation before and after it has thrown Christmas plans all out of the window for her indoors. This will mean spending Christmas alone with me for the first time in 38 years without any of our children or grandchildren. So my visit to our eldest daughter in Swindon this weekend has been changed from me going on the train to going in the car and taking her indoors with me and a car full of presents. I will still be able to go to the O gauge event at Wooton Bassett on the Saturday afternoon. I have had to rearrange all sorts meetings and appointments at short notice but I just want this problem out of the way to get on with life. So modelling hasn't been at the forefront of my mind but I keep getting a few things out to see if I can do a small amount of work to complete a couple of projects. But I have to admit it that my heart really isn't in it at present. 1 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 In my book health comes before everything else. Visiting family can be done anytime and Christmas comes back round every year. You've made the right decision. Jim 1 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I absolutely agree. I think you need to put yourself first for once! 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 It's very reassuring to see that the NHS can still perform its miracles pretty promtly, even when up to the gills in Covid cases. All the best Mike - good luck! Simon 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted December 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2021 Once you are fully mended, Mike, you would be very welcome to visit Hunt Towers for the day and we could give some of you beautiful wagons a run up and down the layout. Best of luck mate. Dave 5 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post airnimal Posted December 7, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2021 Once again it is reassuring to receive words of kindness from the members of RM. The friend I met a couple of weeks ago died 2 days later. I had known him for over 50 years through the YHA and cycling. He has put a tab behind the bar at our local for his wake and has stipulated that everyone attending must dress in there best attire. You sometimes don't know what people always think because I have never seen him in anything other than Jean's and tee shirts. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend because I will be in isolation before my operation. I went yesterday to Wakefield to see the magnificent O gauge layout Heaton Junction. This doesn't disappoint and is highly recommended and I might return tomorrow with one of our grandsons. I am sure he would enjoy the train journey as well as as the layout. Reminds me of my dad taking me to Manchester at Christmas to see the annual show when I was a similar age. Because we will not be going to our eldest daughter at Christmas we went last weekend and had Christmas dinner on the Saturday night after I had been to Wooton Bassett to the O gauge trade show. I managed to buy some supplies to see over the festive period when I will be in isolation. 14 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 It was on BBC Breakfast this morning. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post airnimal Posted December 18, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2021 So it's nearly time for my operation on Monday. I have been to the Hospital so many times over the past few weeks I could probably be classed as a regular ! When I went last week for my pre-op I was interrogated by Sister Grunpy who was in the wrong job IMHO. I was told off for not remembering all the operations I have had over the last 70 years. I tried to tell her everything I could but then was in trouble again for not declaring that I had an Ventolin Eveohaler for my Asthma. After being interrogated for 30 minutes and given blood and urine samples I was let go only having to go back the next day because the Hospital has lost my samples ! It doesn't fill you with much confidence at the start of the proceedings. I do hope my operation is not cancelled because of the rapid increase of the new covid. So the modelling mojo is not at it's strongest at present but I did clean up a set of W-irons for my Dia 2 wagon and put the corner plates on. They are cut from 10 thou plastic and bent around the corner after the sharp edge was removed from the wagon body first. Thanks for all the messages of support from fellow modellers. I hope to get back into full swing as soon as possible butchering lots bits of plastic in something resembling wagons of old. 2 1 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted December 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2021 Wishing you all the best for Monday Mike. I look forward to seeing progress on the Dia.2 in due course when you are recovered. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Yes, very best wishes Mike, hope it goes well, and you’re home & able to enjoy Christmas Simon 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Hope all goes well on Monday Mike. You’ll be back carving up bits of plastic to produce your usual masterpieces in no time! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianb3174 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Hope all goes well and you can get back to inspiring us with your modelling, as well as your recovery 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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