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by Crackingjob
Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Alternative Power
Topic: Clockwork Wren
Replies: 27
Views: 25539

Welcome to the clockwork club. Having built several, the only thing you will need to do to run on sm32 track is to turn down the flanges a touch...be prepared for quick travel, unless you can build a momentum car to slow it
by Crackingjob
Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Iron Road....ironing board layout
Replies: 20
Views: 14443

I am glad it is giving some inspiration....yes ideal for battery and clockwork....not tried steam......you may have to add some cross members as I have found the edges drooping!!! Folded away it fits nicely into a small cupboard, mine are staved upright possibly foot and a half to 2 foot deep....mus...
by Crackingjob
Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Iron Road....ironing board layout
Replies: 20
Views: 14443

Thanks for the comments....I do have plans for a sink and clothes horse to create a harbour??? and a bridge respectively . Unfortunatly due to me dithering due to a combination of uncertainty re work and family problems I failed to reply fully re my invitation to the 16mm show and had the invitation...
by Crackingjob
Sun Jan 08, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: upcyleing ,palletwood, and stuff found in skips
Replies: 7
Views: 3900

Love it...just me when I graduate from wet weekend broomstick modelling
by Crackingjob
Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wet weekend broomstick build
Replies: 13
Views: 7222

Grandsons pressie finished...broom handle rockets....the shuttle was an old Corgi shuttle base from a scrap bin..25p with working under carriage rebuilt with wood and plastic card. The shuttle sections are held with door magnetic catches. The rockets have dowel as exhausts and matching holes, and la...
by Crackingjob
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Christmas Pressies
Replies: 5
Views: 3594

having said I don't know....I finally gave in and said a new sprung centre punch and a combination bench sander grinder......after strange looks I was sent to fix the cooker and no nearer what she wants...can't win...problebly get slippers or a dvd box set.......No 1 grandson however will get rocke...
by Crackingjob
Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wet weekend broomstick build
Replies: 13
Views: 7222

Well continuing to make and build for grandkids....latest was from a pile of homemade bricks from a charity shop ( yes the same I got the ironing boards for the Iron Road from) Two were a wonky arch shape and as the boy was into flying I attempted to make a helicopter or two. using dowling for a tai...
by Crackingjob
Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080833

As ever better and better...must visit again soon....like the plastic are but I note in the States a lot use clear Perspex and scribe onto it leaving Windows clear then clad on to it, saves fitting Windows and if UV stabilised lasts longer.....must try some buildings...keep going...that field on a s...
by Crackingjob
Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Converting a model tin plate tram to battery power.
Replies: 7
Views: 7550

Have one or two that I could convert.....if you fitted a rod to the switch and to buffers it could shuttle run all day! Lovely as ever.
by Crackingjob
Tue Aug 02, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Man Engine Cornwall
Replies: 1
Views: 2277

The Man Engine Cornwall

Doing the rounds in Cornwall....get the Meccano out

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mxD0DW4O0ZA
by Crackingjob
Tue Aug 02, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: If on hols in Cornwall.....and need a diversion
Replies: 0
Views: 3137

If on hols in Cornwall.....and need a diversion

Ok ok not trains but of interest........ If in Cornwall this summer and need a fix of Cold War aircraft, do visit the fledgling Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre, Newquay ( next to RAF St Mawgan ....opposite side from the civilian airport). They have started from the remains of Classic Airforce who ...
by Crackingjob
Tue May 31, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Iron Road....ironing board layout
Replies: 20
Views: 14443

I can see what you mean Barry re the textured surface, but being AWNUTS & Rowland Emett type chap not for me...but however for others ideal, as the metal surface will put up with a lot of punishment and the webbing allows easy fitting of track, buildings , greenery etc. The only thing I have fou...
by Crackingjob
Thu May 26, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Iron Road....ironing board layout
Replies: 20
Views: 14443

MDLR:118245 wrote:How big is it?

Approx 6 X 10 as it stands and 37" up.....I think the sink etc would take it 12 or 13' long.......I had thought of using one for the association modular layout but not sure if Mr Jones would go for it.

Peter....what supprises you?....you the creator of creations I admire!
by Crackingjob
Thu May 26, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Iron Road....ironing board layout
Replies: 20
Views: 14443

MDLR:118241 wrote:LIKE!!
Sorry it was too late for your budget corner at the 16 mm show...but there is time for next year.....thanks
by Crackingjob
Thu May 26, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Iron Road....ironing board layout
Replies: 20
Views: 14443

The Iron Road....ironing board layout

I have seen layouts on ironing boards ...but to be frank it's a layout dropped on top, using an ironing board to support it as a table.....BUT......one that is one with the ironing board....well chaps here we are. The original concept included a clothes horse and a sink.....they will come at phase 2...
by Crackingjob
Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Red Flying Scotsman
Replies: 0
Views: 2400

Red Flying Scotsman

As seen in Railnews..April edition.....anyone for a red Flying Scotsman?
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by Crackingjob
Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wet weekend broomstick build
Replies: 13
Views: 7222

Hi thanks for lots of views....suddenly wood seems popular again. I attach a photo of a train made in the late 1940s and a lorry bought off eBay .......which when it arrived seems to be as old and of a steam lorry. Both need cleaning and waxing but Grandson likes them. Minor repairs need doing. The ...
by Crackingjob
Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wet weekend broomstick build
Replies: 13
Views: 7222

Wet weekend broomstick build

What to do whilst waiting for the paint to dry on a charity shop wooden steam roller....build a broomstick plane!
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by Crackingjob
Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Sad News - David Hick
Replies: 9
Views: 7320

Good to see that this is almost at an end and will be of some comfort for his family
by Crackingjob
Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Another steaming Cornishman
Replies: 0
Views: 2446

Another steaming Cornishman