Festiniog Flying Bench

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:06 am

I thought I would have a go at the Flying bench so I have made a start as you can see. I would like this to finish up like the recently refurbished one on the FR complete with canopy and I think I am now progressing towards recreating the 1870s set so will be looking to model the curly roof van and coach 15 in the coming months. What a challenge!!
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Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:19 pm

Cooor! Looks like you'll have made the whole of the ffestiniog railway stock list within the year!
Bet you're feeling quite SS with all the hrs you've been having QT building these!

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:24 pm

Thats the idea !! Though it may take more QT to achieve it. But I think it will be worth it dont you think.

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:30 pm

[quote="Mr. Bond of the DVLR"]Cooor! Looks like you'll have made the whole of the ffestiniog railway stock list within the year!/quote]
You clearly don't realise how many coaches the FR have then!

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:44 pm

Theres a few I believe though Im only interested in modelling the old stock. Festpedia keeps me informed Hows the porthole coach doing does anyone know if its finished!! Send Mr Lewin my best wishes!

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:47 pm

Porthole bugbox is progressing well, hopefully should be finished at some point this year if all goes to plan.

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:50 pm

I saw it last September when I was there should be good to see it nearly finished when I come over in March. Are you full time with the FR ! What are the duties of a trainee fireman!

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:30 am

Will, it was a little joke!
Of cource no one could build all the stock in a year! Theres so bloody much of it!
How many bogei carraiges are there out of interest. Must be nearly 30 prehaps??

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:26 am

[Here four only twenty six to go then!

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:04 am

Better get stuck in then. The bench seat looks good

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:05 pm

METHSSNIFFER wrote:

Here four only twenty six to go then!

This photo is making me seriusly drool! What brilliant coaches, any chance of some more pics

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:59 pm

Let me finish em off first then I will put some pics up of them. Theres some work to do on them yet until Im satisfied as not yet reached the SS value. I have a coach 19 in progress as well as coach 15 so I am reaching my target!!
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Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:02 pm

yeah brilliant, what is your main building material and meathod of cutting out?

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:04 pm

Kitchen units Mdf and a sharp knife and a blistered forefinger!!

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:04 pm

see ratty your coaches need red ends!

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:11 pm

The bench near completion just prep to do for paint job and I need to fabricate axle cover access plates
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LMS-Jools · Post by **LMS-Jools** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:15 pm

Lovely.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:14 pm

Boodiful

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:36 pm

The flying bench is now having its aprons fitted and I am looking for a suitable material for the canopy. What I want is a canvas material finely woven.

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:36 pm

Looking forward to seeing the completed model, especially with the aprons

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