bagpipes331 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Father Ted would have been a clumsy railway moddeler!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Father Ted would have been a clumsy railway modeller!! No, that's perfectionism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2013 Father Ted would have been a clumsy railway moddeler!! I bet, If you don't stop now you will spoil it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpipes331 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 I bet, If you don't stop now you will spoil it. If I had a pound for every time I've heard that one.....!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpipes331 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 On more than one occasion when pressing hard on a screwdriver I have thought to myself "that screwdriver is going to slip and bury itself in my hand" and inevitably I continue, the screwdriver slips and does indeed bury itself in my hand. I never learn! Edward Have you noticed that it's really hard to get blood stains off your loco/waggon or whatever? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted March 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2013 I've noticed that it happens to me when I've been working away for several hours and have got tired without noticing. There is now a little sign over my bench reading "Do It Tomorrow, You've Made Enough Mistakes For One Day" John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon hudson Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Last night sitting at dining table managed to knock over a full bottle of liquid poly!!. I had read this topic a couple of hours beforehand. Good job it is a glass table, language was choice to say the least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2013 Last night sitting at dining table managed to knock over a full bottle of liquid poly!!. I had read this topic a couple of hours beforehand. Good job it is a glass table, language was choice to say the least Last night sitting at dining table managed to knock over a full bottle of liquid poly!!. I had read this topic a couple of hours beforehand. Good job it is a glass table, language was choice to say the least It also removes most of the markings on a cutting mat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpipes331 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 I'm off to Ally Pally tomorrow to pick up my Heljan 31. I hope I don't drop it like I did my 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2013 I'm off to Ally Pally tomorrow to pick up my Heljan 31. I hope I don't drop it like I did my 33 Hold it very very tight. and have a good day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Last night sitting at dining table managed to knock over a full bottle of liquid poly!!. I had read this topic a couple of hours beforehand. Good job it is a glass table, language was choice to say the least Yeah, liquid poly costs a fortune nowadays! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific231G Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 If you use Kadee couplings you'll know that the existence of microscopic black holes is more than just a theory. I'm sure that's where the springs go never to be seen again in this universe. On my French T.S.V.N. (Terminus Secondaire a Voie Normale)- or in English B.L.T. this notice is now prominently displayed at the end where the fiddle yard is normally attached. Because the layout was designed to also be a desktop shunting layout when used without its fiddle yard, I have an endpiece that bolts onto the end instead. There are no prizes for guessing why I decided it was a good idea to have a notice to remind me to fit it before letting any stock anywhere near the layout even when "just doing some testing". Fortunately it wasn't my favourite loco but just a couple of wagons that demonstrated the effect of a 100 metre fall in 1/87th scale!! I don't guarantee the French would get past the academy but I'm sure it's saved a few vehicles from destruction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bob Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I do my modelling in a tiny 6' x 4' garden shed (although I like to tell my wife "it's my Workshop!") and, I too, frequently lose very small parts but, I know they must be in there somewhere! Problem is, I have to move all the things stacked under my benches, outside, in order to look for them! Until Winter is over, I will give up on that Cooper Clark wagon and build something else instead....... Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpipes331 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 If you use Kadee couplings you'll know that the existence of microscopic black holes is more than just a theory. I'm sure that's where the springs go never to be seen again in this universe. On my French T.S.V.N. (Terminus Secondaire a Voie Normale)- or in English B.L.T. this notice is now prominently displayed at the end where the fiddle yard is normally attached. fin de reseau.jpgfin de reseau pancarte.jpg Because the layout was designed to also be a desktop shunting layout when used without its fiddle yard, I have an endpiece that bolts onto the end instead. There are no prizes for guessing why I decided it was a good idea to have a notice to remind me to fit it before letting any stock anywhere near the layout even when "just doing some testing". Fortunately it wasn't my favourite loco but just a couple of wagons that demonstrated the effect of a 100 metre fall in 1/87th scale!! I don't guarantee the French would get past the academy but I'm sure it's saved a few vehicles from destruction. gauch personne!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
station cat Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I don't think we are that clumsy. It's just that our hobby is very unforgiving of clumsiness. My personal best being the lid that came off the pot of humbrol that I was vigorously shaking. Paint everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Last night sitting at dining table managed to knock over a full bottle of liquid poly!!. I had read this topic a couple of hours beforehand. Good job it is a glass table, language was choice to say the least HI I made a holder out of a loo roll on a wide base,saved me no end of pain! Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2013 HI I made a holder out of a loo roll on a wide base,saved me no end of pian! Darren Thats a good idea . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2013 I also drop tiny bits everywhere and despair of ever finding them - although it's another good excuse for not using the vaccuum cleaner in the workshop/den/office zone. Some years back, I think in Model Railroader, there was a chap who'd made himself a sort of special apron thingie. Instead of being draped over his knees, the lower hem was attached to a couple of hooks under the workbench - so anything he dropped or which rolled off the bench ended up highly visible in his secure lap. Am I telling you this because I've tried it and it works? Sadly no! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2013 I also drop tiny bits everywhere and despair of ever finding them - although it's another good excuse for not using the vaccuum cleaner in the workshop/den/office zone. Some years back, I think in Model Railroader, there was a chap who'd made himself a sort of special apron thingie. Instead of being draped over his knees, the lower hem was attached to a couple of hooks under the workbench - so anything he dropped or which rolled off the bench ended up highly visible in his secure lap. Am I telling you this because I've tried it and it works? Sadly no! I know what would happen to me, I can see it already . I would forget that i had attached it to whatever, get up and pull the whole lot over me. the principle is great its just the idiot involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2013 I also drop tiny bits everywhere and despair of ever finding them - although it's another good excuse for not using the vaccuum cleaner in the workshop/den/office zone. Some years back, I think in Model Railroader, there was a chap who'd made himself a sort of special apron thingie. Instead of being draped over his knees, the lower hem was attached to a couple of hooks under the workbench - so anything he dropped or which rolled off the bench ended up highly visible in his secure lap. Am I telling you this because I've tried it and it works? Sadly no! I know someone who had exactly the same idea, until one day he forgot to detach the apron. He dragged his worktop over with several part built models and a couple of open containers of paint etc. Back to the drawing board! Westerhamstation posted his thread as I was typing mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2013 I know someone who had exactly the same idea, until one day he forgot to detach the apron. He dragged his worktop over with several part built models and a couple of open containers of paint etc. Back to the drawing board! Westerhamstation posted his thread as I was typing mine. You just know its going to happen :jester: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2013 I know someone who had exactly the same idea, until one day he forgot to detach the apron. He dragged his worktop over with several part built models and a couple of open containers of paint etc. Back to the drawing board! Westerhamstation posted his thread as I was typing mine. My local jeweller once told me that this type of apron was(is?) used by goldsmiths so that all particles of gold can be captured for re use as it is so expensive. I wonder if they have the same problem? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2013 My local jeweller once told me that this type of apron was(is?) used by goldsmiths so that all particles of gold can be captured for re use as it is so expensive. I wonder if they have the same problem? David Their benches were probably attached to the wall/floor so not a problem. You can bet your bottom dollar that they only done it once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpipes331 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Re-wind a few years, was there ever a railway modeller on The Kyripton Factor?? Another point that baffles me is that I had a very responsible job, where the technical side had to be 100% correct, as peoples lives depended on it. Why oh why can't I transfer those skills to my workbench? What happens to our thought process when we lock ourselves away in our workshop, or the dining room table? Why was I so meticulous and tidy at work, but such a slob at the workbench? Would therepy be the best idea, or is the clumsiness condition terminal???? I picked up my Heljan 31 yesterday, whilst placing it on the track, one of the bogie lifeguards caught a ground signal. Luckily, Heljan knows I'm an idiot, and thoughtfuly provide four replacements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2013 Re-wind a few years, was there ever a railway modeller on The Kyripton Factor?? Another point that baffles me is that I had a very responsible job, where the technical side had to be 100% correct, as peoples lives depended on it. Why oh why can't I transfer those skills to my workbench? What happens to our thought process when we lock ourselves away in our workshop, or the dining room table? Why was I so meticulous and tidy at work, but such a slob at the workbench? Would therepy be the best idea, or is the clumsiness condition terminal???? I picked up my Heljan 31 yesterday, whilst placing it on the track, one of the bogie lifeguards caught a ground signal. :banghead:Luckily, Heljan knows I'm an idiot, and thoughtfuly provide four replacements. Re-wind a few years, was there ever a railway modeller on The Kyripton Factor?? Another point that baffles me is that I had a very responsible job, where the technical side had to be 100% correct, as peoples lives depended on it. Why oh why can't I transfer those skills to my workbench? What happens to our thought process when we lock ourselves away in our workshop, or the dining room table? Why was I so meticulous and tidy at work, but such a slob at the workbench? Would therepy be the best idea, or is the clumsiness condition terminal???? I picked up my Heljan 31 yesterday, whilst placing it on the track, one of the bogie lifeguards caught a ground signal. :banghead:Luckily, Heljan knows I'm an idiot, and thoughtfuly provide four replacements. Will they be enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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