DonB Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 A couple of things typical of the BC in the 60s were fly posters for the local funfair and visits by the circus. So far I have not found a picture representative of posters for either (local "lad") Pat Collins' Fun Fairs or Bertram Mills Circus, these two seeming to have a monopoly of this type of entertainment in the BC. Not suggesting that a Fun Fair should be modelled but a poster would be evocative. Looking at the Walsall History web pages there are archive photos by a Stuart Williams, Any connection with Steve Williams of this Parish?? I know that we have 'Oss, but one of my memories is of tethered horses grazing on scrub land around the BC, with no owners in evidence. We used to get the occasional full-blown Romany caravan too (early to late 50s) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 A couple of things typical of the BC in the 60s were fly posters for the local funfair and visits by the circus. So far I have not found a picture representative of posters for either (local "lad") Pat Collins' Fun Fairs or Bertram Mills Circus, these two seeming to have a monopoly of this type of entertainment in the BC. Not suggesting that a Fun Fair should be modelled but a poster would be evocative. Looking at the Walsall History web pages there are archive photos by a Stuart Williams, Any connection with Steve Williams of this Parish?? I know that we have 'Oss, but one of my memories is of tethered horses grazing on scrub land around the BC, with no owners in evidence. We used to get the occasional full-blown Romany caravan too (early to late 50s) Definitely no connection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2013 Not faces Stu, they're running backwards I remember it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2013 I can't post a picture but page 40 of Wolverhampton's Railways in colour ( a favourite reference book for the project) gives a good indication of the level of weed coverage I had in mind. It shows a Class 40 at Bushbury in 1964. There are weeds between the sidings and the ballast on the mainline is a bit mucky too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Right, now I have managed to start putting bits together (and having found my 'lost' camera), I have cobbled together an almost finished mark 1. I say mark 1 as I am not sure if I like it or not at this point in time. There's still quite a bit to do to finish it off, lots of pipes, ladders etc and of course the beauty of this one is going to be in the weathering (lots of looverly rust!). Its amazing what you find in the spares box, I had a couple of packets of Wills vari-girders and loads of packets of Plastruct. Anyhow........................ Basically a 'girder box' with black plasticard water (varnish etc will be added laters to finish it off) with some added starpping etc. Theres still plenty of work to do, and some T-section bits need to be added on the corners etc...... The mark 1 legs are cobbled (so far) together with some Hornby inclined piers, cut and spliced and cross braced with Plastruct section. And to show you it doesn't (always) fall down, a quick balancing act! Its (approx) 13cm or 130mm high and 90mm square (almost) and doesn't look to over powering. Comments eagerly (or not) awaited! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Questions sir. How do we get the water out of the tank? I like it though! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 All the water towers that I have seen at various places of employment were fed from Artesian Wells and had a roof to limit contamination, ( a couple were brick structures, others were on girder type supports.) Don't know if every tower had a roof! , Or indeed if you just haven't got round to making one yet. Really like the tank ! A note on the production/ application of the superb rivet detail would be appreciated. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2013 Not having seen your prototype, that looks very top heavy & potentially unstable... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2013 Hard to believe that this time last week we were setting up in Donny. Seems ages ago now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) Yes; if any visitor should think the 'oss and cart is anachronistic they should be advised that it's suitable for any layout through to the current day although it's under threat and again portrays a BC tradition. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2047839/Plague-pet-horses-Bailiffs-town-people-kept-ponies-gardens.html http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2011/07/30/protest-trots-along-causing-long-tipton-tailbacks/ http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2011/10/22/horse-protest-taken-to-sandwell-council-bosses/ Not just in the BC, I think it's a common thing in heavy industry areas like these on Teesside, they do seem to be finding a sensible solution though. A couple of 'osses tethered on the waste ground would look good. Edited February 15, 2013 by Worsdell forever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2013 I remember it! Me too, I remember that poor tree that OG squashed too... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2013 Questions sir. How do we get the water out of the tank? With one of these? Water remover. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I think that the intended use of the water would determine whether or not it had a roof. There was a pretty big one at the rear of Shottons open hearth melting shop, which held water for furnace cooling and the waste heat boilers, it didn't have a roof. I know because I climbed up for a look one day. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 It ain't finished yet! There's a fair bit o plumbing to go in, including the main in, which acts as a 7th leg. The top or roof is going to be made out of individual planks, suitably stained and weathered using thin wood strips ( drink stirrers! ) Re being top heavy, could be the pics but I am sure it won't fall over, I've also worked out the weight and stresses, based on the cubic yardage and water weighing approx 10lbs per gallon. If it does topple, let's hope the varnish don't spill!! And you won't see my prototype, it's in a secret location and is used to top up the strategic reserve! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have to agree with Stubby47. The base looks too narrow for the size of tank. But I do like the idea and construction. Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Cook Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 This week has been totally strange, wasn't sure what to do. Found some strange green A2 cutting mats on the desk tops, and tools are back were they belong Though it won't be like that for long 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2013 A couple of 'osses tethered on the waste ground would look good. There can be only one!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Quick search on Geograph has come up with the following :- (Some look very similar in design and size) (Enter "Water Towers" in search window, about 4810 images!) http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1444218 - Sedge Green http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2971026 - Chilbolton http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2282910 - Litcham http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1598742 - Elveden http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1421129 - Neachells Industrial Estate Could try this as well BRITISH WATER TOWER APPRECIATION SOCIETY http://bwtas.blogspot.co.uk/ Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Quick search on Geograph has come up with the following :- (Some look very similar in design and size) (Enter "Water Towers" in search window, about 4810 images!) http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1444218 - Sedge Green http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2971026 - Chilbolton http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2282910 - Litcham http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1598742 - Elveden http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1421129 - Neachells Industrial Estate Could try this as well BRITISH WATER TOWER APPRECIATION SOCIETY http://bwtas.blogspot.co.uk/ Dave In comparison to these weaklings, I think your legs are strong enough to hold up the Titanic, Black Rat, so I'd carry on regardless. Best of luck, Jonte 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I happily stand corrected. Duncan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2013 There can be only one!!! The rest have gone to Tesco's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2013 With one of these? Water remover. There's a hole in your bucket dear Paul.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 There can be only one!!! When did you become Connor MacLeod??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2013 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1421129 - Neachells Industrial Estate That's the inspiration photo I sent Mr Rat (and then lost the link) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2013 When did you become Connor MacLeod??? Fried chicken? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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