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Thanks guys
I have done a bit more work , but bowls is a big time consumer. Last home and away game this Saturday. Currently 4th on ladder and must win to make finals.
Should have some photos of the Thatcher - Perkins in the next few days.
Regards
Keith
Come Keith, The CLUB CHAMPION must make the finals.....Quote:
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May your bowls be curved and true, right up next to the jack!!
Thanks PeterQuote:
Originally Posted by crowie
We will be trying
Keith
Keith, I think you will find this very interesting
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Ray, that is absolutely beeeautiful but what’s all that white stuff on the ground? :BQuote:
Originally Posted by rwbuild
Hi Ray,
Thanks for thinking of me and sending the link - gee I love steam locos.:2tsup:
As an aside - Peter - we made it
Regards
Keith
Your going to love this one Keith
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WOW Ray - the Americans build big don't they. The amount of detail in the video is astonishing - it is tempting to maybe attempt a build????
You have given me something to think about and research. THANKS
Regards
Keith
I knew Big Boy would be something you would find hard to resist
Yes it is a monster and it is being used as a working engine commercially.....psst, dont tell the cc mob :D
Hi All,
Back onto the loco. Bowls is finished. Lost our Elimination Final on Saturday, but the entire Bowls season now over because of COVID-19. No more finals and no premiers in our competition this year. I can stay out in the shed as long as I like.
I have made the bell assembly and the headlamp. The headlamp is made of pine with a glazed cover at the front. Fitted a small 240V globe into the lamp for authenticity.
The bell is a handbell I got at a $2 shop and pulled apart and then fitted into a moving assembly that I made out of MDF.
Regards
Keith
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Sorry to hear Bowls has been curtailed, but it does give us more shed time; either that or more time with the partner. :oo:
Your model is starting to ring a tune. Will need to build up some steam now for the whistle.
Looking forward to the rest of the build.
Commiserations Keith on the bowls championships.
BUT SIR
The train is looking real good!
cheers Peter
Sad news on the bowls front Keith but the bright side for us at least is we get to see your great workmanship on the Loco. Looking great as always.
Take care over there and keep safe from this dreadful virus. This message is for all woodworkers on here.
I thought I would be back in the workshop after the rebuild of my wood store that lost its roof in the winds, but alas not yet sorting the greenhouse out to start some of the seeds off.
I did manage a bowl in the last couple of days
Hi All,
Been doing quite a bit of time out in the shed. The "cow catcher" has been really enjoyable to design and make. Lots of different angles to get machined up and then fitted. Beer can to give indication of scale.
The headlamp looks a bit "wonky" at the moment. Just sitting there. It is my next job to fit securely.
Everybody keep safe
Regards
Keith
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Hi All,
I modified the front section of the loco to allow more space for the front cover to be fitted. The front cover plate was machined out of pine on the wood lathe between centres.
I made up a base plate for the head lamp which included jacking screws to enable the lamp to be adjusted up or down. the next step will be hinges and locking screws for the opening cover.
Regards
Keith
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