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Post by Rob on Nov 26, 2014 22:48:45 GMT
And once you've put the floorboards back down again, you find another leak so start again. Then you put in the carpets, and find another leak, and start again. Then you notice water running down the wall one day, and find some useless plastic fitting has blown off the end of a pipe. Then you find said useless plastic fittings all over the place hidden behind cupboards in the kitchen and underneath the bath where you can't get to them. And don't get me started on the woodwork... I'm not exaggerating when I say we had to replace all of the woodwork. Yes. All of it. Even the door linings, skirting boards, architrave... all of it. Sorry, was I ranting there?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2014 23:05:17 GMT
Theakston's Old Peculiar!!........... now you're talking the real Mc.Coy.......... Care to join me in a virtual Pint ?? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2014 23:08:52 GMT
You, Sir, are a Gentleman ...Cheers This is part of the ground level, 7 1/4 fleet ... Having a chat in the high line steaming bays ... I'll get some more in the spring ... it is a very pretty track. Cheers Tom
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2014 23:29:57 GMT
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Nov 27, 2014 9:05:15 GMT
I think most builders ( NOT ALL ) do deviate from plans for a lot of reasons , me included , however in my opinion when buying a loco one should have someone knowledgeable with him for second opinion , the boiler should have a boiler certificate or at least paper work , the buyer should have an option for steaming and testing the engine . I have sold few engines in my time but I have always adhered to the above and I never promised anyone that the engine they are buying will run trouble free for ever , The part built are sold for a reason , unless one knows the real reason or trust the person , anything is possible , take your chances , expect the worse and hope for the best . A worn out engine is better than part built , one know it goes but needs rebuild . Everything has its price and market .
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 12:26:37 GMT
Thank You Hagley for those links ( and the cyber pint) ... the collection of club picks was particularly interesting.
In a conversation with some friends last evening, we could come up with nearly 30 started engines that are under benches in the area. It seems that part of the problem is lack of interest on the family's part. In most cases, no one wants/can do the completion work. Model engineering is definitely not as popular here as it once was.
Cheers
Tom
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Post by dscott on Nov 28, 2014 10:32:21 GMT
I will catch up on the links later but the cyber pint will be had after diverting some copper pipe in the direction of a new radiator. These days I open a can after de lousing Katies hair this is beyond any work on the house or locomotive's.
Yes taking over a part built model is inspiring and often a great way to start but it has to be well done otherwise you end up with a box of badly soldered pipe fittings... Sorry scrap, my radiator is calling but it is better than sorting out clothes Lily is doing this!!!
Such an interesting point from Tom with the "wants to or 'can do' the completion work." I have several models on the go at the moment but they are mostly to my own drawings and designs with a pride of getting things right and working! And in the end having something to offer Model Engineers to complete one of my models with ease and confidence. Lets market them!
They are not designed to sit unloved under benches!!!
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