well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[NHY 581]

A few more images..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581

[woodenhead]

You’ve got the windswept back of beyond down to a tee

[NeilHB]

Ewe is coming along very nicely Rob. The low level shot of the 03 and brake is particularly nice, and I must try to resist doing something similar in 7mm scale! 

[NHY 581]

Oh and a few more........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581

[NHY 581]

50 minutes ago, Wayne 37901 said:

Hi Rob,

 

Nice progress on Ewe there, I must say you don't hang about. 

 

Cheers,

Wayne

 

Afternoon Weird Broad Gauge Guy. 

 

Thank you but it is rather behind schedule. That said, this little bit of work has provided much encouragement. 

 

 

29 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Even with the minimal amount of things happening it already has good vibes mate. 
The sweeping curve of the track, old industrial

looking buildings and gnarly trees are working well. 
 

Jay

 

Hi Jay, 

 

Thank you. A little bit of tinkering and I'm very happy with how it looks. 

 

 

27 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

You’ve got the windswept back of beyond down to a tee

 

Mange Tout, Wooders. 

 

Thanks. That's what I'm after so I am glad that's how it appears, even in it's fledgling state. 

 

 

21 minutes ago, NeilHB said:

Ewe is coming along very nicely Rob. The low level shot of the 03 and brake is particularly nice, and I must try to resist doing something similar in 7mm scale! 

 

 

Afternoon Neil, 

 

Thank you. As it happens, that very thought has occured to me. I too think this would look okay in 7mm and Heljan's 03 is quite a nice little thing, as is their 05. 

 

Rob  

[Gilbert]

3 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Heljan's 03 is quite a nice little thing,

Oh yes.....

[KNP]

Looking good and full of potential.

[NHY 581]

36 minutes ago, Gilbert said:

Oh yes.....

 

Now that's rather nice. Very subtle. 

 

Weathered by yourself, Chris ? 

 

Rob. 

[Gilbert]

1 minute ago, NHY 581 said:

 

Now that's rather nice. Very subtle. 

 

Weathered by yourself, Chris ? 

 

Rob. 

Yes - Thanks Rob - quite a few different tehniques and material in play on that one! I have a brass kit for a runner wagon in the stash...

Chris

 

[Captain Kernow]

Very nice, Chris but would I be right in thinking that it would be a tad large for Ewe?

 

[Gilbert]

7 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Very nice, Chris but would I be right in thinking that it would be a tad large for Ewe?

 

I'm not entirely sure......... His Royal Sheepness is a past master of the art of selective compression...

[PaulRhB]

8 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Very nice, Chris but would I be right in thinking that it would be a tad large for Ewe?

 

He can stand in front for perspective . .

[Gilbert]

Just now, PaulRhB said:

He can stand in front for perspective . .

Where's Father Ted when you need him?

[NHY 581]

53 minutes ago, Gilbert said:

Yes - Thanks Rob - quite a few different tehniques and material in play on that one! I have a brass kit for a runner wagon in the stash...

Chris

 

 

 

An excellent example of how to do it, Chris.

 

Spot on. 

 

Rob. 

 

 

[MrWolf]

It's all looking rather bleak, windswept and run down. 

 

Marvelous!

 

 

[NHY 581]

I forgot this one earlier. 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581

[Gilbert]

3 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

I forgot this one earlier. 

 

Easily done when you're retired.....

[Winslow Boy]

35 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

I forgot this one earlier. 

 

 

Is that you or Ewe

[Captain Kernow]

Sorry to be the bearer of unfortunate news, but just to say that Grahame Hitchen is very unwell and in Intensive Care, having had a very serious heart operation a week ago - 

 

 

[Gilbert]

I saw the note on the Larkrail topic - I did wonder..

Chris

[NHY 581]

Evening all, 

 

Thoughts are with Grahame and his family this evening. 

 

The very best of wishes for the fullest of recoveries. 

 

Rob. 

 

 

[NHY 581]

Afternoon all. 

 

I have to report that The Works Forecat is poorly. 

 

Unsure what is wrong but mobility is much reduced and she is generally under the weather. 

 

Off to the Works Vet for assessment. 

 

Updates to follow. 

 

 

[Nick C]

So sorry to hear that, hope she gets better soon!

[NHY 581]

By way of an update.

 

 

 

 

 

Attended at the Works Veterinary with The Works Forecat. ( Pictured in happier times) 

Suffice to say, The W.F was somewhat unreceptive, understandable as she was clearly in pain. Despite this, she engaged in an indisputably heroic rearguard action and successfully executed bites to myself, the Veterinary and the assisting Nurse in rapid succession. These were supported by several well aimed swipes of the paws. 

 

Despite these valiant efforts, The W.F received a couple of 'jabs' to hopefully provide some relief. Despite this,  it has thus far  proved impossible to establish the nature of what is actually afflicting The W.F at this time. 

 

Monitoring and treatment by way of purchased anti- inflammatorys will take place over the week end with a view to reconvening on Monday. 

 

In the meantime, The W.F remains somewhat subdued and is certainly not as mobile as is usual. 

 

George, The Mischievous Apprentice has provided support in that he has not been as naughty as usual. He is however suitably concerned. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rob. 

Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581

[Captain Kernow]

The Deputy Chief Supervisor (on lower level) and Assistant Deputy Chief Supervisor at Kernow Towers send their best wishes to the Works Forecat for a speedy recovery.