Using found items in bashes and builds
Using found items in bashes and builds
After reading about some of the 'found' items Christopher has been using in his scratchbuilds - see http://gardenrails.myfreeforum.org/about9181.html - I wondered what else some of us have used in builds and bashes??
I've certainly used bottle lids for domes, pen barrels and ends for chimneys and the caps on sandboxes, etc. - eg see http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2015/ ... uilds.html
Anyone used anything else?
Rik
I've certainly used bottle lids for domes, pen barrels and ends for chimneys and the caps on sandboxes, etc. - eg see http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2015/ ... uilds.html
Anyone used anything else?
Rik
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The wheels on the counter weight are male press studs. I was over zealous when cleaning up the wheels supplied in the kit. I've not had anyone question me yet though Malcolm of Wrightscale might not approve.
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If it moves, salute it. If it doesn't move, paint it. (RN sailors basic skills course 1968)
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If it moves, salute it. If it doesn't move, paint it. (RN sailors basic skills course 1968)
I wish I'd thought of that. I used the bases of an Airfix station canopy for mine (found in the bits box), though I have used press studs as valve wheels in the cab of one loco.andymctractor:107590 wrote:The wheels on the counter weight are male press studs. I was over zealous when cleaning up the wheels supplied in the kit.
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Jet loco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgmjfump8M
A friend of mine crashed his polystyrene ducted fan aircraft model. I used this with a cycle drink bottle and spinner to make the Jet loco. It has a top speed of around 40mph but we can't open it up on the D.L.R.. Reverse is a model car speed controller, to duct the air out and back. One has to anticipate the reverse/brake long before it is needed. Good fun from scrapes and bits.
A friend of mine crashed his polystyrene ducted fan aircraft model. I used this with a cycle drink bottle and spinner to make the Jet loco. It has a top speed of around 40mph but we can't open it up on the D.L.R.. Reverse is a model car speed controller, to duct the air out and back. One has to anticipate the reverse/brake long before it is needed. Good fun from scrapes and bits.
Re: Jet loco
Looks lethalsteamie1:107594 wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgmjfump8M
A friend of mine crashed his polystyrene ducted fan aircraft model. I used this with a cycle drink bottle and spinner to make the Jet loco. It has a top speed of around 40mph but we can't open it up on the D.L.R.. Reverse is a model car speed controller, to duct the air out and back. One has to anticipate the reverse/brake long before it is needed. Good fun from scrapes and bits.
Rik
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I just love making things from found objects and my Emetts have been created using all sorts of things....
This is a hanging tea-light holder for a small candle turned into a birdcage for my 'Battery Hen'.
My model of 'Neptune' which really ran on the Festival of Britain railway (1951) has a divers helmet made from the top of a Polo deodorant bottle.
Cobbles on my model building are made from split peas...
These are not intended for outdoor use but possibly could be coated with something to make them weatherproof?
This is a hanging tea-light holder for a small candle turned into a birdcage for my 'Battery Hen'.
My model of 'Neptune' which really ran on the Festival of Britain railway (1951) has a divers helmet made from the top of a Polo deodorant bottle.
Cobbles on my model building are made from split peas...
These are not intended for outdoor use but possibly could be coated with something to make them weatherproof?
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Be very aware that the incident could be her way of making room for a much more expensive shoe rack that she already has her eyes on.Big Jim:107884 wrote:The wife has just broken our shoe rack. I could repair it or salvage 40 pieces of yard long 1/4' X 3/8' hard wood.
What would you do?
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Andy McMahon
If it moves, salute it. If it doesn't move, paint it. (RN sailors basic skills course 1968)
Andy McMahon
If it moves, salute it. If it doesn't move, paint it. (RN sailors basic skills course 1968)
Very aware of the fact as it happens. I need to be very careful. I intend to replace the item with something slightly smaller. This is in the vain hope that the vast number of shoes will be reduced. I own only three and a half items of footwear. Clean boots, work boots, knackered but still really comfy boots and a pair of flip flops. Why someone with only two feet needs so many items of footwear is beyond all rational comprehension.
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