RMweb Gold RFS Posted January 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2021 "As per the photograph, this item is as shown". Shame we can't actually see it - Lenz Decoder 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Forensic Modelling. The examination and identification of the possible origins of model railways items and parts. In the February 2021 Hornby Magazine, a building being used as the signing on office of a locomotive depot is described as unidentified. Fence Houses... It is, in fact, a modified Ratio “Castle Cary” Station Building kit. No canopy, the roadside “extension “ seems to have been left off. Only one chimney used. A new slate roof. (In place of the “Felt” roof supplied...) Identified in seconds.... Possibly because I have built the kit, also modified. Edited January 20, 2021 by Ruffnut Thorston Clarification....added more photos... 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I built that same station for my never to be finished loft layout in about 1997! I'm liking the grimy chimneys. I suffer from automotive anoraksia, so have to say that the taxi is an Austin A40 Devon from about 1950. I think it's one of the range that used to be made by Pocketbond Classix. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Spot on with the Taxi. Ffrwd Locks timeline is basically 1952 to 1954...1954 for the Crosville Bristol Lodekka busses... I’ve dug out the magazine.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Maroon van Fordson E83W. Red van Austin J type. Can't see enough of yellow van. Lorry is a Foden "Mickey mouse". Then there's a couple of steam engines lettered up for "No Chap's Bothered" or something similar... Better find some more overpriced junk on eBay.... Edited January 20, 2021 by MrWolf Stupid autocorrect 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2021 8 hours ago, MrWolf said: I suffer from automotive anoraksia, so have to say that the taxi is an Austin A40 Devon from about 1950. I think it's one of the range that used to be made by Pocketbond Classix. The manufacturer being immediately identifiable by the models mis-proportioned pudginess and shocking glazing. I believe they also hold the award for the worst moggie thou ever made? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Proportionally not that bad, though the panel lines are rather heavy, making the doors look too thick. I have to agree on the glazing, but again, down to the thickness of the casting. Though to be fair, the market isn't exactly spoilt for models of everyday cars of the 1935-55 period so the loss of Pocketbond is not a good thing. If you really want out of proportion road vehicles that always give away the fact that what you are seeing is a model, N gauge wins every time. 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 11 hours ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Forensic Modelling. The examination and identification of the possible origins of model railways items and parts. In the February 2021 Hornby Magazine, a building being used as the signing on office of a locomotive depot is described as unidentified. Fence Houses... It is, in fact, a modified Ratio “Castle Cary” Station Building kit. No canopy, the roadside “extension “ seems to have been left off. Only one chimney used. A new slate roof. (In place of the “Felt” roof supplied...) Identified in seconds.... Possibly because I have built the kit, also modified. Sherlock Ruffnut Strikes Again!? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Sherlock Ruffnut... or Ruffnut Holmes... or Sherlock Thorston... ? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Sherlock Thorston sounds like a St Louis blues guitarist. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted January 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Sherlock Thorston sounds like a St Louis blues guitarist. Nope, they’re a Norwegian prog rock group. Darius 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 48 minutes ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Sherlock Ruffnut... or Ruffnut Holmes... or Sherlock Thorston... ? 'Ruffnut Holmes' sounds a bit like a painful medical condition!? There may be creams?? 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) On 20/01/2021 at 20:28, Paul H Vigor said: If we were artists, would we call this collage?? Probably, but most likely something else starting with 'C'!! Edited January 21, 2021 by MartinWales typo 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, MartinWales said: Pobably, but most likely something else starting with 'C'!! Four letters ending in P. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 34 minutes ago, MartinWales said: Pobably, but most likely something else starting with 'C'!! Conceptual art? The Wolf English Dictionary defines it as: Usually deeply pretentious, produced hurriedly with minimal skills or effort, but with a back story so deeply convoluted (as convoluted as certain alleged Bachmann products ) that art critics are forced to laud it as great art. To do otherwise might unravel their lofty position as professional bull5hi77ers. (See also historic children's fable The King's New Clothes.) I hope that clears up the matter... 3 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Four letters ending in P. Carp?? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Paul H Vigor said: Carp?? Right idea, wrong order! 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, MartinWales said: Right idea, wrong order! Ah ha! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 BTW, Just noticed: my Member's Reputation score is two points shy of 'the number of the Beast' 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 666! Sextuple Nelson?? Edited January 21, 2021 by Paul H Vigor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Paul H Vigor said: 666! Aaaarggh! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hoozah! 667! Phew! Thanks lads! I swear I heard something scratching at the door! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 And howling..... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, MartinWales said: And howling..... Yes! Defo howlin'! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Wasn't me.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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