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

[Captain Kernow]

13 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

I don't really see Sheepy as a colliery. More of an engineers really but one that has seen much better days. 

Not a colliery per se, perhaps, but a colliery workshop?

 

That way you get to write 'NCB' on your Pecketts, which would be really cool.

 

[46444]

Brilliant new project Rob. 

 

Loads to whet the appetite. 

 

Thoughts of Milkwall in the FoD and Dursley spring to mind for location. The works of Ben Ashworth providing the inspiration. 

 

Look forwards to seeing Sheep Pen developing. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark

Edited February 16, 2020 by 46444

[NHY 581]

13 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Not a colliery per se, perhaps, but a colliery workshop?

 

That way you get to write 'NCB' on your Pecketts, which would be really cool.

 

 

 

Mmmmmm................

 

 

10 minutes ago, 46444 said:

 

 

Thoughts of Milkwall in the FoD and Dursley spring to mind for inspiration. The works of Ben Ashworth providing the inspiration. 

 

 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark

 

Mmmmmm............

[The Johnster]

An engineering workshop, eh.  Fabrication/welding or casting?  I'd go for casting, a small specialist foundry on it's last legs, as you can have sand wagons delivering casting sand as well as indeterminate lumps under tarps and imaginary stuff in vans.  Occasional deliveries of steel bar or rod as well...

 

I'm getting all excited for you; time for a cold shower before going up the pub time!

[simontaylor484]

This gets better and better Rob 

[Stubby47]

What could your small engineering firm be making?

 

Small engines?

 

Sheep pens?

 

 

[Captain Kernow]

What about a colliery workshop  (no need to model the pit head or the screens etc.), or perhaps a wagon repair shop? One of the features of the former Marcroft wagon repair shop at Radstock was the sheer variety of rolling stock in train formations.

 

[Siberian Snooper]

Or Cranmore, much more rural. The loco shed and workshop of the East Somerset Railway is on the site of the wagon repair works.

 

 

[Stubby47]

A Boston Lodge scenario?

[NHY 581]

Or just plain old Sheep Dip? 

 

Rob. 

[Captain Kernow]

37 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Or just plain old Sheep Dip? 

 

Rob. 

Whatever you choose to do, Rob, your supporting crowd will applaud you most heartily!

 

[Captain Kernow]

Always been a fan of a hearty applaud, me.

 

[sb67]

Good start Rob. I'm a fan of your work and as I'm doing something industrial myself I'm looking forward to seeing this one 

[Corbs]

Looks very exciting, Rob. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Siberian Snooper]

4 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Or just plain old Sheep Dip? 

 

Rob. 

 

Could be a distillery! There's a very acceptable Scotch called Sheep Dip. Sorry I can't add a link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[The Johnster]

17 hours ago, Stubby47 said:

What could your small engineering firm be making?

 

Small engines?

 

Sheep pens?

 

 

Dohickeys for dwile flanges?  Cord wanglers’s nurdlers?  Wossnims?  
 

There could be all sorts under those tarps or in the vans. 

[Captain Kernow]

2 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said:

 

Could be a distillery! There's a very acceptable Scotch called Sheep Dip. Sorry I can't add a link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Had too much Sheep Dip?

 

[Metropolitan H]

3 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said:

 

Could be a distillery! There's a very acceptable Scotch called Sheep Dip. Sorry I can't add a link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As I remember it - "Distilled for and on behalf of the inhabitants of Upton upon Severn" - Is that right?

 

Regards

Chris H

[NHY 581]

4 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said:

 

Could be a distillery! There's a very acceptable Scotch called Sheep Dip. Sorry I can't add a link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please don't apologise Sibbers.  That's fine. 

 

1 hour ago, The Johnster said:

Dohickeys for dwile flanges?  Cord wanglers’s nurdlers?  Wossnims?  
 

There could be all sorts under those tarps or in the vans. 

 

Sorry. I have no idea what you are on about..........and please don't feel in any way compelled to explain. No really. 

 

1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said:

Had too much Sheep Dip?

 

 

In all probability, yes. 

 

 

44 minutes ago, Metropolitan H said:

As I remember it - "Distilled for and on behalf of the inhabitants of Upton upon Severn" - Is that right?

 

Regards

Chris H

 

Mmmmmm.  

 

 

[Re6/6]

Kenneth Williams:

 

Joe he was a young Cord-Wangler, Munging Greebles did he go. And he loved a Bogler's daughter by the name of Chiswick Flo. Vain she was and like her Grusset, Oh her Gander Parts were fine. But she sneered at his Cord-Wangle as it hung upon the line. So he stole a Wogler's Moulie for to make a Wedding Ring. But the Bow Street Runners caught him and the Judge said "You will Swing". Oh they tied him by the Postern, Nailed his Moulie to the Fence! For to warn all young Cord-Wanglers that it was a grave offence. There's a moral to this story; Though your Cord Wangle be poor keep your hands off other's Moulies, For it is against the Law.

 

 

[The Johnster]

Nurdle up your artifacts, tis Ramblin’ Sid Rumpo...

[NHY 581]

Ahem. 

Edited February 17, 2020 by NHY 581

[NHY 581]

Brian T posted this link on The Sheep Chronicles on Western Thunder. 

 

He hit the nail on the head with the look I'm after. 

 

 

 

Didn't expect the picture as I copied in the link and it did something called automatically imbedded.....but here we go.....

 

I believe the photographer is John Evans and the photo appears in his book on the Cromford and High Peak Railway. 

 

It's a view of the workshops etc at Cromford Bottom. If I've got that bit wrong, I'm sure Al G will correct Mr and rightly so. 

 

Rob. 

Edited February 17, 2020 by NHY 581

[bgman]

The photograph certainly exudes atmosphere Rob, it certain provides you with a great deal of inspiration for another masterpiece.

 

A few well made, well place trees would add to the whole I feel.

 

G

[NHY 581]

2 minutes ago, bgman said:

The photograph certainly exudes atmosphere Rob, it certain provides you with a great deal of inspiration for another masterpiece.

 

A few well made, well place trees would add to the whole I feel.

 

G

 

 

Thanks G. I must admit I have been thinking of trees for this one. They might not get done for Taunton but they are on the agenda. 

 

Rob.