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  1. The Stationmaster

    Asked today to get some 'Old Jamaica Ginger Beer'. I told my son that I couldn't find when we were there the other day.  He explained that it's in the 'foreign foods' section - and it was.  That seemed at interesting take on foreign as it's made in a factory at Kegworth, Derby.  Maybe Tesco know Derby wasn't on the GWR?

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      If you feel like a trip across the Atlantic there is a shop  in Acton. Ontario called Sweet Molly's that has a good supply. I  get my mum to ship me some every time.

  2. Blackthorn

    Thanks for the like in my Tri-Ang water tower page.  if I could ask a question? if the colour is just about right, what could I use to give it the varnished metallic look? Railway modelling seems to be a dying/nerdy  hobby in this country. It seems to be a do what you can with what you've got culture.

     

    If the colour is way off please say so.

     

    Thanks.

     

    MJ.

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Hi Mike just a quick update on the engineers blue brick. It doesn't show up too well in the photograph, there is a slight metallic effect so I can live with it. I guess rule number 1 applies. It's obviously is a work in progress and I get a chance to work on things when I'm not stuck in a hospital ward!

      blue brick1.jpg

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  3. Blackthorn

    Thanks for the like in my Tri-Ang water tower page.  if I could ask a question? if the colour is just about right, what could I use to give it the varnished metallic look? Railway modelling seems to be a dying/nerdy  hobby in this country. It seems to be a do what you can with what you've got culture.

     

    If the colour is way off please say so.

     

    Thanks.

     

    MJ.

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Many, many thanks for the response and tips.  I have to take the ferry over to Campbell River tomorrow. The paints I use come from the dollar store, equivalent to the pound shop, but their range of acrylic colours is amazing and at $2 for a 118ml bottle I don't mind experimenting with mixing of colours.  There is an automotive aftermarket shop as well so I will pop in and see if they have anything like metalcote. 

       

      The ferry is walk on and walk off for free, sometimes there is a bit of a wait as if there are whales etc. in Discovery Passage they won't run.  The ferries are run by the indigenous population and have a deep respect of all the marine life that use the passage. A lesson to be learned by all I think.

       

      Many Thanks again for the information and YouTube tips.

       

      MJ

       

      Mark.   

       

      (Sorry, I go by MJ as there are too many Marks in our family and friends!) 

       

       

       

       

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  4. Florence Locomotive Works

    Hi all,

     

    I’m brand new to this, so my apologies if I do something a bit stupid. After years of debating, I decided on modeling a fictional branch of the Liverpool & Manchester sometime around 1843. I also get to do this from the USA, which makes things a lot harder, my main reason for attempting to scratch build most things. So off I go, into the unknown . . .

     

    - Douglas

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Welcome. That sounds like an interesting modelling project.....and don't worry about going off into the unknown....I think most on here are already there waiting for a new arrival!!

  5. MarkC

    Good morning all - the ship is presently surrounded by boobies...avian ones, you lot... :p

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      We don't have Boobies in this part of Canada, no Tits either...lots of * divers though.....

       

      * = insert whatever rude word you see fit.....heehee 

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  6. Harlequin

    Is there any Tea on this spaceship?

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      You want dried leaves in boiling water????

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  7. flapland

    RIP Keith. You made the best video in an underground tunnel ever.

     

     

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Just read of his passing. Sad news....:(

  8. mark374

    chewie

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      She's the friendliest dog in the world. Why do people give Pit Bulls such a bad name?? It must be their owners!!

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  9. paulprice

    Well after two and a half months in hospital I hve finally been allowed out

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Been there, done that. Hope you're on the mend.

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  10. muddys-blues

    Just spending my last few hours today as a 40 something, tomorrow I’ll be into the next decade !!!

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      It's no different to being in your 40's except the memory starts to...SQUIRREL!!!!

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  11. BoD

    BoD

    Whiskies Galore.

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      There will be (If I'm allowed), plus the movie ;-)

  12. Worsdell forever

    What possible argument could I put forward to get you a Wellington?

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Well, it could be shot to pieces and still fly home. A good enough argument for me.

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  13. Hroth

    Ding ###### Ding ######, Ding ###### Ding ######, Ding ###### Ding ######, Ding ###### Ding ######, ......... BONG, BONG, BONG, BONG, BONG, BONG, BONG, BONG, BONG, BONG, BONG, BONGGGGGGgggggg! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      The Duke Of Gloucester?

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  14. Ian J.

    Soggy bottom.

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Eeew....what did you eat?? I will avoid it!

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  15. sem34090

    Whenever life gets you down, Mr Sem , And things seem hard or tough, And people are stupid, obnoxious or daft, And you feel that you've had quite enough - Just remember that you're standing on a planet that's evolving and revolving at 900 miles an hour.

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Oh great, that will be in my head for the rest of the day now!!

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  16. Boris

    Eating out the wife makes is a rare treat these days

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      I read it and manged to spray ginger ale all over the cute young blonde serving my lunch...she got a good tip. (And yes she could have had the whole thing..GROAN!!)

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  17. sem34090

    Pa mor wirion yw'r cyfieithydd hwn?

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Noswieth dda (I hope that's right)... I wish my Grandfather taught me more Welsh before he died.

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  18. Hroth

    Marmite flavoured Brussels Sprouts. Anyone?

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Yes, Please!!!

       

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  19. Blackthorn

    Zarking Fardwarks!!!

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Yes, you are correct!

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  20. Rowsley17D

    Contemplating buying Connoisseurs Johnson 3P 700 Class from Canadian Model Shop for a future build. Anybody built one?

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      I haven't, but interested! Where is the shop, please?

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  21. Boris

    Vegetables

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      Nachos!....with jalapenos. Toilet roll in the fridge please!!!!

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  22. BlackRat

    Anyone got a paddle?

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      I am a sh*t stirrer...SWMBO keeps telling that anyway.

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  23. Blackthorn

    Do not buy a Ford made in Mexico.....:(

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      It's a Fusion (the Mondeo in the UK) looks nice, awful build quality. And to think I traded in a Subaru Impreza for a 'sensible car'...what was I thinking.

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  24. Claude_Dreyfus

    I heard that it started when a bloke called Archie Duke shot an ostrich 'cause he was hungry.

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      I spy with my little eye.....

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  25. JSWM

    Watching Guy Martin building a WW1 tank on more4 ... Fascinating!

    1. Blackthorn

      Blackthorn

      watching the same...good for him!

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