RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, MrWolf said: It's been raining here for weeks. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Yes. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: Yes. I might have known it. Nothing to do with global overpopulation then? Edited February 20, 2021 by MrWolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 7 hours ago, St Enodoc said: Yes. Depends. Are you are you a duck. If so then No. If however you are a dog who doesn't like rain then Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Nice job tidying, just remember to have your tools available to hand unless what you have in time searching for things will be made up with walking around getting the right tool. Now just to fill that large space with multiple ongoing builds. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Bluemonkey presents.... said: Nice job tidying, just remember to have your tools available to hand unless what you have in time searching for things will be made up with walking around getting the right tool. Now just to fill that large space with multiple ongoing builds. All my tools are now in the desk drawers so are close to hand, not very well organised yet but I know where everything is The main thing was to relocate the spray booth because it took up quite a bit of the desk space 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Disturbing. Just disturbing.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold greatcoleswoodhalt Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 hours ago, chuffinghell said: How much is that doggie in the window? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) I didn’t have any suitable transfers to cut n shunt as I wanted a condensed font so I turned to Steve @railtec-models who came to the rescue.....as he always does I’ve done a trial, one on black and one on the same grey as the crane I'm undecided on which to go for as I like both although I am leaning more towards the one on the black background as it stands out Thoughts anyone? Edited February 21, 2021 by chuffinghell 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 Black. Looks spot on. R 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Black one for me. But being very fussy the black could faded a little bit. To look it was painted year’s ago 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Black label is the most convincing. Can I get the pedantry medal (first class with swords and oak leaves) and point out that as it's imperial tons we're talking, the wording would be all uppercase? Until the 1970s, lowercase on instructive / warning signs was a. European thing. Edited February 20, 2021 by MrWolf PostScript! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Having said that, I am now going to obey a bit of signage I did in our "loft" once everyone had been laughed at for walking into it and the joke wore off. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 27 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Black label is the most convincing. Can I get the pedantry medal (first class with swords and oak leaves) and point out that as it's imperial tons we're talking, the wording would be all uppercase? Until the 1970s, lowercase on instructive / warning signs was a. European thing. As James May often said oh co*k! Too late now, it will just have to be wrong, it will match everything else on the layout 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 It doesn't actually matter, I really shouldn't have pointed it out. (SORRY!) Besides, having a SWL warning on the jib is still 100% more "Right" than not having one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ponthir28 said: Black one for me. But being very fussy the black could faded a little bit. To look it was painted year’s ago I’ve started weathering Giving it an overall ‘dusting’ of frame dirt has already dulled everything down and used white weathering powder over the black appeared to give it a faded appearance as suggested I’ve also attached the base I had 3D printed, it’s similar in design to the one that comes in the kit but is much smaller The crane has been left free to rotate Edited February 20, 2021 by chuffinghell 10 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 It's taken on that purplish tint that old black paints (which were based on a blue tint) always do when outside in the elements for years. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: It's taken on that purplish tint that old black paints (which were based on a blue tint) always do when outside in the elements for years. I’d like to say that it was planned from the start and it was exactly what I was going for but the truth is I winged it and it just happened 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2021 On 20/02/2021 at 03:31, chuffinghell said: Still sorting stuff out so not done any modelling however the cr@p has been moved so I now have a large work area I've also added a socket under the window and a socket under the desk so I now have somewhere to plug in my Dremel and soldering iron without having to trail an extension from the other end of the room I really hate those curtains! and the blinds need replacing too (something else added to the list) Yes I know I’ve not done anything productive but I’m on a mission to get more organised because I tend to spend a hour trying to find things for a simple five minute job I've also ordered a cheap Adjustable Swing Arm Architect lamp from Amazon which should arrive tomorrow (hopefully in one piece) because the fancy eye friendly LED lamp that boasts multiple light intensities and colours is basically about as much use as an ashtray on a motorcycle so I’m going for a old school lamp with a old fashioned incandescent daylight bulb Just one or two more days sorting out and a trip to the local tip and I’ll be able to do get something done....after I’ve done a few other odd jobs that need attending too I will refrain from commenting on your curtains. Got myself in a lot of trouble for expressing an opinion about curtains once before. 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 44 minutes ago, Bogie said: I will refrain from commenting on your curtains. Got myself in a lot of trouble for expressing an opinion about curtains once before. Were they curtains that your wife bought perhaps? Honesty never pays.... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, MrWolf said: Were they curtains that your wife bought perhaps? Honesty never pays.... Yes dear. Edited February 21, 2021 by NHY 581 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, NHY 581 said: Yes dear. I've found its best just to stand on top of the ladder holding the curtain up. It saves a lot of time and I earn time off for good behaviour. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 You have to avoid the obvious traps such as when she asks: "What do you think?" It is merely a courtesy, the actual decision was probably made earlier in the week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) I’ve attempted to apply some weathering powders to the crane, I’m always cautious with weathering powders as I always tend to apply either too much or too little (possibly down to lack of practice) Anyway so far it’s quite subtle but I’m happy with it Tried to get a little black on the gear teeth to represent grease? I’ve also tried to imagine where water would sit and cause the most corrosion....it’s a steep learning curve Edited February 21, 2021 by chuffinghell 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 41 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: I’ve attempted to apply some weathering powders to the crane, I’m always cautious with weathering powders as I always tend to apply either too much or too little (possibly down to lack of practice) Anyway so far it’s quite subtle but I’m happy with it Tried to get a little black on the gear teeth to represent grease? I’ve also tried to imagine where water would sit and cause the most corrosion....it’s a steep learning curve I have noticed rust forming on chains, I suspect due to the movement of the chain 'damaging' each shackle and allowing water to penetrate the metal surface. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 I was interested to see the before and after weathering side by side and I’m surprised just how different it is @MrWolf have I successfully made it look less like a Techic Lego build now Rob 5 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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