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[RichardG]

Tim, this is a hobby not a race. When I work at my own pace I invariably find the results more satisfying; and I think we all know you will share some photos when you are ready. Enjoy your model making.

 

[Roger Pound]

Commiserations Tim. Health and advancing age can make uncomfortable bedfellows. I have disposed of much stock and there is more to go. Wodorf has a new home as you may have seen. I saw my consultant today and now have to undergo several tests to assess the possibility of surgery. Heigh ho !

Keep your chin up and carry on negotiating with SWMBO - I find that best ,

Roger, .

 

[Roger Pound]

I like the crane, Tim. I have a similar one myself that came in a kit I bought years ago (can't remember the maker but it could have been Kibri ) of a bombed-out city building. The model is fitted with a 'bucket' as opposed to a grab, for clearing the 'rubble'. The devastated building is long gone, but I still have the crane and am obliged to you for describing the origins of the prototype.

Roger .

 

[Joe's Garage]

Nice to see you are making a little progress Tim despite the health issues, this horrible weather does not help does it. We have been struck by the nastiness over the past few weeks and I am sure if the Sun shone for a few days things would be better.
Take care and remember little is better than too much overdoing it. Keep warm and there is nothing wrong with "research" is there.
All the best
Julian

 

[Simon H]

Which make are they, Tim? I bought a Roco set in the autumn and am very happy with it. The only snag I've found is that neither Fleischmann nor Roco/Hornby close couplings have enough reach to couple the set together, despite having "standard" NEM sockets fitted. I'll just have to stick with the supplied rigid coupling bar for now...

 

[Roger Pound]

Oh dear......again....another New Year's resolution has failed

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The flimsy excuse was that they were on 'special' offer and I have a Plux22 decoder that needs a home, however, what branchline in the '60s would not be home to the Rote Brummer?

Tim

I travelled from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn 'cross-country' in a three car set of these units back in 1983. Quite an experience !

Roger

 

[jonte]

Not a pleasant past 24hrs. It started about this time last night, feeling very achy and massive torrent of phlegm that has not stopped. At 05:30 I was retching in the bathroom, the usual precursor to a MI but two dispersible asprins stopped the event.

Later this morning, Andy called say he had Covid and he had visited on Tuesday……….the treatment for Covid is much the same as man-‘flu, lots of drinks, not much food, keep warm in bed. Just as long as it doesn’t develop into full blown Covid.

In short, feeling very ill, rough as a dog and everything hurts.

Btw, this really knocks out any thoughts of future foreign travel, there was no warning at all, one minute OK, with five minutes holding onto to the porcelain calling for Hughie. Linda is terrified that this will happen again. Must rethink a lot of future plans…..

Stay safe.


Tim

Sorry to hear, Tim.

It’s disappointing I’m sure, but your health must come first, for your family’s - as well as your own - sake.

Hope it passes soon enough.

Jon

 

[Roger Pound]

Take it easy, Tim. I know it can all be a bit frightening. Currently I am at a virtual standstill having had an aortic aneurysm added to the list of threats to my aged vascular system plus the existing cardiac faults. Hospital trips - still very much ongoing. Modelling activities - all in the mind! Sad to say but that seems to be how it gets...! Look after yourself.

Roger.

 

[RichardG]

Tim, before you begin it might be worthwhile to arrange some trains on the layout and check the visual balance. I realise you may have already done this, but sometimes I find moving a roadway or a tree just an inch can make for a layout which looks better with as well as without the trains.

 

[timbowales]

An example of a road vehicle of the period, the Goliath Goli was a pickup truck or panel van built from 1955 to 1961 by the Goliath division of Borgward in Bremen, Germany.

Jeremy Clarkson has not been invited to test drive it.

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So was Herr Stgg behind the wheel when the prototype photo was taken?
Coat, hat exit stage right
Tim T

 

[michael080]

here is some alternative "machinery" from the 50s.

Cabbage loading in Echterdingen, close to Stuttgart.



I don't thinkt that there was a lot of mechanized equipment availble in the 1950s. At least not at smaller stations.

 

[jonte]

Sorry to hear of the issue with the Sand/gravel, Tim. Fingers crossed the PVA is the solution, if you’d forgive the pu…….

If you’ve time or able in the circumstances, would you be able to detail how you achieved the realistic finish to the tractor?

Really worthy of closer scrutiny.

A PM will do if you’d prefer, but no probs if you’re feeling under the weather.

Jon

 

[jonte]

Pleased to hear that (thriftier) PVA worked well, Tim.

Neat job too

Thanks for the info..

Jon

 

[Simon H]

I take it the blue tape on the photo is masking tape or similar, Tim? A good way to keep the edge of the ballast neat.
The AK sand/gravel not working properly is disappointing, though I've tried a couple of alternatives to diluted PVA and found them either not to work at all or only partially, so gone back to good old PVA again.
Cheers,
Simon.

 

[Roger Pound]

Well done, Tim - ballasting is a messy job at the best of times - second only to wiring on my "least favourite jobs" list ! Glad to see the old diluted white glue method prevails - I have never discovered a better alternative yet.

Roger. '

 

[Tim Hale]

Hi,

Sorry but there will be no further updates, I need to take a break from modelling whilst I undergo treatment.

Tim

 

[Heather Kay]

Tim, that’s completely understandable. Please look after yourself. We will still be here when you are ready.

 

[Roger Pound]

Commiserations, Tim - I'm finding myself in the same boat, too. All the best with what you are undergoing and look forward to more news from you in due time.

Roger.

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

The downside is that the little scene will not be cheap, at least Eu65+ mostly due to shipping but it really separates those who make model railways from the rabble.

Quite correct - these small scenes are not cheap but at least you can get the details to complete them - mostly ready to plonk.

Auhagen also produce the Fahrradständer separately in their test kit range under ref 99030C.

It appears expensive but the Brawa Telefonzelle FH 32 (5447) is also lit.

 

[Roger Pound]

Der klein Vogelscheuche - my German might be chronic, but I do like the idea !

Roger.