allan downes Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 OK guys, THE lean to roof. It WAS alright until British Gas put in a new boiler and ripped half of it off to install the flu pipe ! This magnificent example of lean to architecture is also 30 years old, belongs to my partner, come missus, come go-get, bend car, and she likes the roof the way it is - woman's logic no less , so you'll have to take it up with her but, hey guys, I really wouldn't advise it ! Cheers. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Popplewell Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 As I said Allan,"Nice lean-to." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 As I said Allan,"Nice lean-to." The wife sends her thanks and wants to know if you look anything like Richard Geere, or Iain C Robinson, one will do nicely, the other will just about suffice. Cheers. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Popplewell Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 My missus is a Black-belt 2nd Dan in Tai Kwon Do and so I don't think I'm at liberty to say who I look like.But thank you to your wife for showing the interest never the less. PS. I don't know if I should have posted this if she finds out she'll kill me! She really is a Black-belt you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Mine's (wifey that is!) a black suspender belt, more user friendly and, for the record, Robinson's is a money belt fitted with duel chubb locks. Cheers Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Allan. I'm loving watching all those gorgeous new buildings emerging from the hand's of the Boss and at the sort of speed which would leave Captain Kirk and Scotty profoundly speechless, but I've got to ask you! Where's the railway going to go? Are you planning to paint it on the backscene? Regards Puzzled of Morecambe :scratchhead: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Allan. I'm loving watching all those gorgeous new buildings emerging from the hand's of the Boss and at the sort of speed which would leave Captain Kirk and Scotty profoundly speechless, but I've got to ask you! Where's the railway going to go? Are you planning to paint it on the backscene? Regards Puzzled of Morecambe :scratchhead: The railway. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 It's a bold engineer that tunnelled under that castle ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2013 It's a bold engineer that tunnelled under that castle ... ...straight through the dungeons, no doubt ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Cheers Allan Happy Bunny of the same Borough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 It's a bold engineer that tunnelled under that castle ... Probably the same one that tunnelled under a few others as well. Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Mine's (wifey that is!) a black suspender belt, more user friendly and, for the record, Robinson's is a money belt fitted with duel chubb locks. Cheers Allan. I love that Ianp rated this "informative/useful LOL! cheers, Iain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I love that Ianp rated this "informative/useful LOL! cheers, Iain I'm really struggling to suppress a chortle - I'm supposed to be working in here. By the way - one more wall scribed I'm a real sucker for punishment - once that's done, I've the internal walls to scribe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 A thought just crossed my mind (probably the curry I had for tea!). I wonder if Andy Y is keeping tabs on this thread? After all, a brand new layout from the Boss must be an event of some magnitude and worthy of publication! I can see the picture on the cover of BRM now! A low angle shot of Allan striking a heroic pose against the castle in the background, Fender Strat strapped across his back; a steely glint in his eye, his hand hovering near the hilt of his scalpel as he catches sight of Iain's debonair smile as he leans casually against a nearby wall....................................... Cor!!!!!!!! Bill 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 It's a bold engineer that tunnelled under that castle ... No doubt tunelled straight under the garderobe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Sorry chaps, but once I got the idea into my head I couldn't resist producing some suitable cover art for the BRM Downes-Robinson Special Issue. I hope you find it suitable! Notes: 1) I didn't include a logo because I didn't want Andy Y coming round and clipping me around the lughole! 2) The hammer Iain is wielding was in fact supposed to be a traditional thrice-boiled battle haggis. Unfortunately Iain was unable to supply me with a description due to it being an "ancient secret weapon the making of which you sassanach's are not privy to so clear off sharpish afore you feel one upside yer bonce!" 3) No modellers were harmed during the production of this picture. 4) I really am going to have to stop using this plastic solvent! Bill Edited November 19, 2013 by Mythocentric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2013 That has to be Petra holding the haggis - no beard ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Popplewell Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 That has to be Petra holding the haggis - no beard ! Not so sure,she looks fierce enough to be Allans missus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Sorry chaps, but once I got the idea into my head I couldn't resist producing some suitable cover art for the BRM Downes-Robinson Special Issue. I hope you find it suitable! BRM.jpg Notes: 1) I didn't include a logo because I didn't want Andy Y coming round and clipping me around the lughole! 2) The hammer Iain is wielding was in fact supposed to be a traditional thrice-boiled battle haggis. Unfortunately Iain was unable to supply me with a description due to it being an "ancient secret weapon the making of which you sassanach's are not privy to so clear off sharpish afore you feel one upside yer bonce!" 3) No modellers were harmed during the production of this picture. 4) I really am going to have to stop using this plastic solvent! Bill Excellent work there Bill, but I think you've missed off the vat of Colron... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Excellent work there Bill, but I think you've missed off the vat of Colron... Allan included the murder hole above the portcullis. This was for pouring heated colron onto attackers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Sorry chaps, but once I got the idea into my head I couldn't resist producing some suitable cover art for the BRM Downes-Robinson Special Issue. I hope you find it suitable! BRM.jpg With apologies to Phil Spector and the Crystals, are the 2 characters dancing to the 1963 hit "da doo colron da doo colron?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Allan included the murder hole above the portcullis. This was for pouring heated colron onto attackers. Ah perfect, I hope it's Georgian Medium Oak? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thank you all Petra and Mrs. D are in fact hiding behind that locked door hoping that the dynamic duo will decide to go and invade Milton Keynes instead! If you look carefully you may spot one of them peeping through the keyhole! Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 To-day it was chimney pots and wiring. The first pic shows the isolation switches (I always hard wire points thus providing guaranteed electrical continuity and not relying on that silly inadequate contact nib that only works once after you've laid the point but this is at the expense of the points isolating feature) and when the layout's not running a crate is dropped over the switches as seen in the second pic - good innit ! Cheers. Allan. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 It says a lot about the man when even the switch cover is a cracking bit of modelling! Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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