Caley Jim Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, mullie said: Point of lay, does that make them finescale chickens? Depends on how they turnout! Jim (windae picked) 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted September 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, andy stroud said: The food there isn't bad also. Do they serve anything other than eggs or chicken (spam's off...)? Edited September 15, 2023 by St Enodoc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRBroadgauge Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 My late father always had a dozen or so chooks (and a rooster) for years. We always had fresh eggs which we shared with our Scottish neighbours. If they didn't lay dad used to sit in front of the chook yard and sharpen his axe. Worked a treat but if it didn't we ate poultry for a while. These were the days when everyone had a vege garden and a lemon and orange tree in their yard. There was quite a competition in the family with the growing of tomatoes. My late folks were wizards in the garden. Dad had champion camelias and even had a new recognized variant named after mum (Elegance Perle). Their skill skipped my generation.... 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted September 17, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2023 Handful of 2mm modelling friends around yesterday and, amongst other things, talk turned to the best way to convert the new EFE Austerity. Between us we managed to muster half a dozenAusterities. The front three are the work of John ‘Doncaster Green’ - untouched Farish, heavily breathed on Farish with an Association chassis and EFE out of the box (though we did whip the couplings off!) The next three are mine - the EFE EP and production blue NCB models ( these will become Ted and Archie for my grandsons), and finally Highbury, P&D Marsh tanks and cab, scratch footplate and chassis etc John’s reworking of the rather lumpy Farish original looks really good, even when compared to the rather nice new EFE model. No firm conclusion was reached on the best way to finescale the new EFE model though favourite is looking like turning down the wheels and fitting new tyres. Jerry 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaxxbarl Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 hours ago, queensquare said: Handful of 2mm modelling friends around yesterday and, amongst other things, talk turned to the best way to convert the new EFE Austerity. Between us we managed to muster half a dozenAusterities. The front three are the work of John ‘Doncaster Green’ - untouched Farish, heavily breathed on Farish with an Association chassis and EFE out of the box (though we did whip the couplings off!) The next three are mine - the EFE EP and production blue NCB models ( these will become Ted and Archie for my grandsons), and finally Highbury, P&D Marsh tanks and cab, scratch footplate and chassis etc John’s reworking of the rather lumpy Farish original looks really good, even when compared to the rather nice new EFE model. No firm conclusion was reached on the best way to finescale the new EFE model though favourite is looking like turning down the wheels and fitting new tyres. Jerry Jerry, Yes - John's reworked Farish is rather good with a nice job round the cab! My 3d print one is progressing too. As for my EFE one I think I have a way to adapt the bearings to fit association wheels. Cheers, John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Doncaster Green Posted September 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2023 Thanks for the kind comments Jerry and John. There are a couple of things to do to finish it off ready for some paint (to cover the mistakes). When I get that far, about 2025 at current progress, I will write it up with some detail on my Green Papers topic. The unmolested Farish was due to be the next candidate, for the micro layout project I have in mind I need two, but the kind donation of a Farish body by Jerry has saved its bacon. All I need now is a chassis etch which is TOS in Shop 3 - if anyone has one lurking in their gloat box they wouldn't mind parting with I'd be happy to pay for it. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted September 19, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 19, 2023 Enjoyed reading through the article in the latest MRJ Jerry, something nice about seeing it in print rather than on screen. Didn’t realise this layout has been your life’s work! It really is looking splendid. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted October 7, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) A few days on the Gower to celebrate our birthdays, (mine and Kims, not the dogs!), saw lots of walks, plenty of wine and some plasticard whittling in the evenings. Came home refreshed and with the basic carcass of the underbridge for the Windsor hill extension completed. The etched girders I already had in stock, picked up pre-loved, ready made but damaged at a 2mm event. The origins are unknown but they’re rather nice and easily repaired However, having set them up I felt they were far too wide for a country lane so I got out the slitting disc and did a cut and shut which looked much better. This evening, whilst listening to Scotland being battered by the Irish in the rugby, I added the remaining plasticard bits and trial fitted it on the layout. Next up painting - but not tomorrow as it’s my birthday!! Jerry Edited October 7, 2023 by queensquare 34 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 7, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2023 Great work Jerry - the dogs looks as if they weren't too keen to come home!! Happy Birthday for tomorrow! Rich 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold A Murphy Posted October 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2023 A very happy birthday to you, 🥂🍹🍻 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted October 18, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 Very little has been achieved over the last week or two thanks to trips away, birthdays and a big party last weekend - where kim and I did a few numbers in our sixties for 60 outfits - check out those flairs! To be fair, we were very tame compared to some of the other outfits on display ……..!! The other job that has taken up any spare time recently has been getting the late Iain Rice’s Trerice ready for Uckfield next weekend. I did, however, take advantage of a few hours in front of the England Italy game last night to paint the new bridge and tunnel mouths. The two outer tunnels are for Windsor Hill, the middle one is for Devonshire tunnel at the other end of the room. Jerry 43 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted October 19, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2023 Love the band picture! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted October 19, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2023 41 minutes ago, Re6/6 said: Love the band picture! Cheers John, kim had her favourite blue Ibanez. For those interested we did numbers from Tom Waits, Dylan, J J Cale and Johnny Cash. Jerry 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRBroadgauge Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 3 hours ago, queensquare said: Cheers John, kim had her favourite blue Ibanez. For those interested we did numbers from Tom Waits, Dylan, J J Cale and Johnny Cash. Jerry We're a bit alike Jerry. I married a kit drummer. We had a nine piece band (complete with horn section) for a while. My brother was a semi-pro jazz musician. Something about musicians and trains.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaxxbarl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 6 hours ago, queensquare said: Cheers John, kim had her favourite blue Ibanez. For those interested we did numbers from Tom Waits, Dylan, J J Cale and Johnny Cash. Jerry I approve wholeheartedly of the taste in guitars and music here! Unfortunately I'm not going to get down to Uckfield now as I would have liked to see some of the old Rice classics - hopefully some of them may venture to The North in time. Cheers, John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 minute ago, yaxxbarl said: Unfortunately I'm not going to get down to Uckfield now as I would have liked to see some of the old Rice classics - hopefully some of them may venture to The North in time. Derbyshire? The North? That's almost the Deep South from where I'm sitting! Jim 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CF MRC Posted October 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2023 16 hours ago, Caley Jim said: Derbyshire? The North? That's almost the Deep South from where I'm sitting! Jim Well the Scottish army did get that far south, once… Tim 2 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted October 20, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 Today I had to say goodbye to my beautiful Jazz. She was born in the workshop and spent most days of her fourteen years there with me. We will miss her terribly. Jerry 1 75 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted October 21, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2023 So sorry to hear that Jerry. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted October 21, 2023 Moderators Share Posted October 21, 2023 8 hours ago, queensquare said: born in the workshop and spent most days of her fourteen years there with me. And very contented she always looked there, especially if you'd got the fire on. Lovely girl. Really sorry to read that yesterday. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Square Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Very sorry to hear your sad news Jerry. Losing a dog is a heartwrencher. I must admit that I welled up just a little reading your post, and I never had the pleasure of meeting her. Take care. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Commiserations to you both from me too, Jerry. Pets become part of the family and it's never easy losing one, whether it's your own or is part of one of your family's family. Still miss the Beagles my daughter had, though the last one passed away several years ago. Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted October 21, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2023 Many thanks to everyone for your kind comments both on here and by pm. I know this is a toy train site but I’ve always kept my threads as a diary of sorts and our various animals, which anyone who knows or visits us will know are a huge part of our lives, have always featured. Yesterday was a really difficult day but I’m exhibiting with friends this weekend which has helped take my mind off things. Its not Bath, or even 2mm, but I’m at Uckfield with Mick Simpson and Simon deSuza operating Trerice this weekend as part of the Rice Extravaganza - five Rice layouts plus displays at one show. Whilst looking for Rice pictures to bring along I came across this one of Iain in our garden along with John Greenwood and Simon Castens. led on Iain’s feet is Jazz - Iain was another soft touch with dogs and Jazz knew where titbits might be proffered!! Normal 2mm layout progress reports will resume soon. Jerry 27 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted October 26, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 It’s not been the most productive week in the workshop but I’m home alone this weekend so have been giving some thought to what might be a good project to get me going again. The track on the Windsor Hill extension is down and awaiting droppers for wiring and a bit of skip dipping has resulted in a few sizeable lumps of celotex so I may start roughing out the contours. I’m quite looking forward to seeing the colliery given room to breathe in the landscape without the mainline across the front immediately diving through a hole in the sky. Jerry 31 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 hours ago, queensquare said: skip dipping I read that as skin dipping. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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