JonL
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Post by JonL on Sept 4, 2023 18:52:47 GMT
This didn't happen today but I'm still reeling a little from it.... I was recently offered an LBSC Doris (Black 5) at a price too good to refuse. The owner brought it along to our club open day last Saturday, and when I tried to pay him he refused payment. He said I was part of the future of the club as a younger member (I'm in my 40s...) and it would be in good hands with me. He rebuffed all attempts at payment. I donated some coal to the club instead.
I feel very unworthy of such a gift but am delighted to take it on. It appeared to be siezed, but with very little work the pistons unstuck and the bores turned out to be perfect. The boiler looks to be an older build standard (it was made in 1965) but requires thorough inspection before use. I've removed the boiler so the club inspector can give their verdict.
Very shocked, very humbled, very lucky owner of a Black 5.
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gwr7800
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Post by gwr7800 on Sept 5, 2023 14:41:17 GMT
Have to confess seem to have lost a bit of interest lately but made the effort to get my Crampton and Manor steam tested the last couple of weekends, all passed.
Managed to get a drive round with them too.
Not sure why I feel this way? I’ve got other hobbies to keep busy with, must be getting old!!
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JonL
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Post by JonL on Sept 8, 2023 15:36:40 GMT
Not so much what I've done today, as what I'm doing this weekend. I'll be attending the Goodwood Revival with our Fairey Swordfish Mk1, if you are there please come and say hello. I'll be dressed in a poor approximation of a Fleet Air Arm Sailor's tropical rig.
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Post by dhamblin on Sept 8, 2023 18:11:55 GMT
I did see the Swordfish was on the list for the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation trophy. Mind you, so was the Tempest at Sywell and that hasn't even flown yet!
Shame they can't do the air display anymore due to the post Shoreham rules, but hope you have a great weekend showing it to the visitors.
Regards,
Dan
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JonL
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Post by JonL on Sept 9, 2023 8:29:30 GMT
We've got little chance, our aircraft barely gets chance to cool down so it is a little careworn round the edges. Lightly foxed in book terms. I'm just happy to be there. Too hot for my sailor suit though!
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Post by andyhigham on Sept 9, 2023 16:54:46 GMT
I spent the day chasing leaks. (well the engine was built by a chap called Tegwin)
Gauge glass, regulator glands, pressure gauge to name three minor leaks. I have a major regulator leak so the water pressure goes straight up the blast pipe. I have lapped the slide with solvol, it looks perfect but still leaks
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Post by dhamblin on Sept 11, 2023 20:38:07 GMT
We've got little chance, our aircraft barely gets chance to cool down so it is a little careworn round the edges. Lightly foxed in book terms. I'm just happy to be there. Too hot for my sailor suit though! You must have done something right to get 3rd place! Well done to the whole RNHF team, all that hard work recognised. Regards, Dan |
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JonL
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Post by JonL on Sept 18, 2023 15:39:53 GMT
We've got little chance, our aircraft barely gets chance to cool down so it is a little careworn round the edges. Lightly foxed in book terms. I'm just happy to be there. Too hot for my sailor suit though! You must have done something right to get 3rd place! Well done to the whole RNHF team, all that hard work recognised. Regards, Dan Thank you Dan. Presented by Noel Edmunds no less! Everyone there was dressed in very smart suits to get their prize, I collected ours looking like a bottle of Matey.... |
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smallbrother
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Post by smallbrother on Sept 18, 2023 21:02:13 GMT
Not so much what I've done today, as what I'm doing this weekend. I'll be attending the Goodwood Revival with our Fairey Swordfish Mk1, if you are there please come and say hello. I'll be dressed in a poor approximation of a Fleet Air Arm Sailor's tropical rig. Hope it all went very well with that splendid bit of kit you look after! My boy has recently completed his training for Wildcat helicopters and he brought his work rig home for his girlfriend to sew on his new badges. He's not had tropical rig - arctic more appropriate I think. Must arrange that viewing at some point. Been a bit silly here with us trying to sell our house and downsize. Pete. |
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Post by dscott on Sept 18, 2023 21:32:49 GMT
A wonderful moment after Lunch when Lily announced "That it was far too hot to dig out more driveway and a few hours in the WORKSHOP would be far better!!!" So I milled out some bits of B.S.450 which is based upon a lawnmower?
Lovely sat at the milling machine till 5.30.
David and Lily.
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smallbrother
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Post by smallbrother on Sept 19, 2023 13:52:13 GMT
Ouch ouch ouch.
Bought 3 bags of coal in Swansea.
42 quid!!!!
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JonL
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Post by JonL on Sept 19, 2023 19:09:09 GMT
20kg is £25 round here!
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Post by jordanleeds on Sept 19, 2023 19:57:33 GMT
Scratch my head wondering what two bits of bar where for then realise the axles I've just made didn't need making for an engine I had bought ... hmmph
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Post by andyhigham on Sept 20, 2023 16:29:16 GMT
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Post by andyhigham on Sept 20, 2023 16:30:28 GMT
The upside down punches are just filling spaces where there are repeats
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smallbrother
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Post by smallbrother on Sept 20, 2023 21:24:13 GMT
Scratch my head wondering what two bits of bar where for then realise the axles I've just made didn't need making for an engine I had bought ... hmmph With all that goes on in my life this is a regular occurrence for me! I share your frustration! Pete. |
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smallbrother
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Post by smallbrother on Sept 20, 2023 21:25:24 GMT
Unbelievable! I nearly fell over at 14 quid. Pete. |
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Post by cplmickey on Sept 21, 2023 14:24:09 GMT
Unbelievable! I nearly fell over at 14 quid. Pete. Sounds about right. £42 for 3 bags from Signal Fuels the other week. |
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smallbrother
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Post by smallbrother on Sept 22, 2023 16:22:44 GMT
Unbelievable! I nearly fell over at 14 quid. Pete. Sounds about right. £42 for 3 bags from Signal Fuels the other week. The good news is, if you like anthracite (I certainly do), Aberpergwm Drift Mine has a long term license. The seams there are high quality stuff. Pete. |
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Post by lesstoneuk on Sept 23, 2023 0:45:37 GMT
Sounds about right. £42 for 3 bags from Signal Fuels the other week. The good news is, if you like anthracite (I certainly do), Aberpergwm Drift Mine has a long term license. The seams there are high quality stuff. Pete. Damn, is that place still going.... That's closed down more times than I've had hot dinners. Used to drive past there regular on the X5, then the X7 and the college bus. I don't miss taking an Optare round Cwmgrach. |
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