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Home Base => Announcements & Issues => Topic started by: NickG on February 13, 2009, 04:31:35 AM
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Hi all,
I just thought I'd just check in and say that I met Stew (sbwhart) yesterday and can confirm that he is a really nice chap! It was a pleasure to meet him and have a bit of a chat between his meetings!
Anyway, one of the things that briefly came up was Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition which I've since found out is on 8th - 10th May this year. Stew mentioned that there might be a few people going from this forum so if there are it would be good to have a bit of a gathering and put faces to names.
I am certainly planning to go, have been for the last few years, this time I will have my hands full with the whole family there! :doh: :)
If anybody else is planning to go let us know in here nearer the time and we should be able to coordinate a gathering! :thumbup:
Cheers,
Nick
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I'll have some of that any date. I'll be happy to give lifts.
Cheers
Stew
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If all goes well, I will be there on the Saturday.
If anyone wants a lift on the back of the bike, bring your own lid.
John
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I hope to be going, but it's a 4.5 hour drive for me so I will probably stay overnight with relatives in Skipton which doesn't look too far away.
I'm working on getting clearance now but it doesn't help that I forgot that its Valentines day today!!!
Well and truely in the dog house
David
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What's valentines day?
:D
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What's valentines day?
:D
It's the day you send your mill a card.. and give the lathe a polish :lol:
:ddb: :ddb: :ddb:
peter
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I'm sure I said this somewhere the other week ? But anyway.... Yep, I'll be there on the saturday too (I always like to have a sunday free for playing with any purchases :)
John, No offence but I wouldn't have the bottle!!! I'm a bad enough passenger on 4 wheels!!
David, I'd be willing to bet that you'd get much greater brownie points if you got your laydee a special gift on any nondescript day of the year, no where near any pressured affection displaying day (Birthday/anniversary etc) ...I'd ride this storm out and surprise her out of the blue sometime!
Rich coming from a single guy ehh!?! But I haven't always been..... (synically adds on the end "this happy!" :) )
It's the day you send your mill a card.. and give the lathe a polish
Now that's pretty damn funny Peter :lol: :thumbup:
Ralph.
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I :D :) That is funny!
I'm taking the other half out for a meal (and I do mean the wife not the Harrison!!) But is is my Birthday tomorrow too so it's a bit of a joint thing anyway. Doesn't look like I've got any presents, I just got a funny look when I asked for an 3 Jaw SC chuck or a QCTP and said to buy it myself!
Looks like I'll aim for Saturday too then.
Nick
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It seems that Saturday is the best time to go.
Not because of the show, but because of getting there and the number of visitors
Friday is usually a nightmare on the major roads, and you get the avid buyers trying to get in first for the bargains.
Sunday, everyone is free and want to get their show closing bargains.
Normally on Saturday, the roads are reasonably quiet, some people who would like to go, have been dragged out shopping with the 'Boss'.
Harrogate is definitely the show to attend, easy to get to, no exorbitant parking charges (free), decent prices for refreshments, and everyone is so willing to pose for piccies or talk to you.
Plus if you can nail him in one spot, our John Stevenson is there to tell you all about CNC. Maybe he can give us an insight into the show, as he has all the facts and figures.
John
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Saturday is the best day to attend I feel for the public.
Harrogate is getting more popular every year, according to Lou Rex , the organiser, last years gate was 24,000 over 3 days, 12,000 was on the Friday alone.
Because this is a hobby more related to senior citizens, old git's and Jerry hat tricks [ who I thought was a German fast bowler ] most are retired and want to go on the first day to get all the bargains.
Truth is it gets so crowded no one has time to deal with them, the stalls are packed 6 deep waiting to get served, the ones not in wheel chairs have massive haversacks more suited to alpine rescue, ready to remove spectacles, testicles watch and wallet but not always in that order.
As many know I help out on Arceurotrades stand, I am one of the chosen few as I actually get paid to attend the show.
Ketan, who is a very enlightened temporary employer treats his staff like royalty, whilst he drives to the show in his clapped out Vauxhall he allows me to to take the company Mercedes all on my own, no comfort is spared.
Alan gets another company Mercedes all to himself as well. How can you fault an employer such as this :scratch:
We are looked after like royalty, to save long trips to non descript hotels miles away Ketan arranges for us to stay on site at Stalag Rex. This is a charming two story building built along the lines of the popular 1980's prison service architecture.
The spacious reception area opens out into long narrow corridors leading to separate cells sorry rooms that contain a bed frame, mattress and wardrobe sans door. To account for the high price of £7.50 per night you do get a carpet and a door lock on the inside, as I say we are looked after like royalty.
There are communal toilets and showers across the hall, ours are marked ladies but still contain 5 wall mounted urinals. A standing testament to the power of Old Peculiar as served at Old Mother Shiptons. So after a ****, shave and shower [ not necessarily in that order ] we depart for Morrisons where we are treated to the most expensive breakfast on the Menu, Full Engliish £3.75 and fight for the slice of fried bread.
Then back to the show for another day of insulting punters and robbing them.
I love this show...............
JS.
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I have allways gone on a friday, but after speaking to Ketan last year and a few othere traders I know they all said steer clear of friday, I am one of the people who block the isles in my wheel chair so I had better appoligise, oh as long as all the old gits with bags of metal who smack me in the face on at regular intervals :wack: then turn around look at you with a "what are you doing puting your head in the way of my bag of metal " :poke: appoligise as well, I am thinking of getting a taser fitted to my foot rests , so if you start seeing heart attacks all over the place its me getting my own back,, so saturday it is for me
er sorry about the rant..
Peter :zap: :zap: :zap:
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Hi Peter
I like the taser idea bit like Bodica putting swords on chariot wheels
I'll be there on Saturday look forward to meeting you
Cheers
:wave:
Stew
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Peter,
I've got the destructions in my favorites, you've got a local electronics whizz..... What say you to two of these ready for May??
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-the-Worlds-Smallest-Electronic-Shock/
I can't wait to see the bu&"*rs jump :lol:
Ralph.
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Peter,
If you were there on Friday last year, that was the reason I spent an hour looking for you, and saw neither head nor hair of you.
I got very strange looks from a lot of people when I went up to someone in a wheelchair, and shouted 'Hi Peter!'. It seems that everyone who was is a wheelchair was being pushed about by a lady, and because it was so warm, I thought you had taken off your red scarf.
I was there on the Saturday.
Maybe we should be a bit more organised this year.
Bogs
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A bit of a personal disaster has hit me again, starting the back end of last week, so it looks like for this year, I can't commit myself to getting to the Harrogate show at the beginning of May.
I am feeling absolutely gutted at not being able to meet all my old friends and hopefully a few new ones as well. I was all geared up for giving the salemen a hard time and picking up a few bits 'n bobs.
It looks like my little run of good health is over for the moment, and if going by previous recovery times, I just won't be up for the journey. I don't want a repeat of the last show at Warwickshire, where I had to leave after an hour or so.
I am sure you lads that do get there will keep us updated on all the latest models and gizmos.
John
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That's a bugger John, OK to drink your pint for you ?
Got to belt up to Stoke start of April to pick those two CNC's up, I'll give you a bell before I set off.
I have that 4 jaw chuck and I promised you something else I think but can't remember what it was - ahha that camera.
JS.
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Many thanks John, I wish I could be there to buy you those drinks.
At least it will be some consolation seeing you in April, being as I had to leave the Warwick show after about a minute or so of being in your company (don't take that the wrong way, no malice intended), which was the last time we met in person.
John
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John
If you start to feal better and want a lift all you have to do is ask.
Stew
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Thanks for the very kind offer Stew, but as I told you before, unless you can stop very regularly, I can't travel in a car for any distance.
Now if you could bolt my mo'sickle seat or computer chair to the roof, and have my legs dangling down the windscreen, we would be in business.
But I don't think it would do much for the C of G of your motor, having my bulk up so high. :lol:
John
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John,
Hope you do make a quick recovery, your health is the most important thing and everything else should take a back seat. It will be a shame not to see you, was looking forward to meeting you.
Nick
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I could rope and sheet you to the back of the 17 tonner in whatever chair you want.
Only trouble is you will be stuck there for 4 days ::)
Don't worry about having to stop, we'll remove a floorboard :thumbup:
JS.
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Would a 17 tonner be big enough, and would that get me in for free for four days, with accomodation and all meals provided?
It's not the floorboard and piddling issue John, I have to straighten my back every so often, I can do that on the bike by standing up on the running boards while riding. At the moment it is getting to the standing bit that is the problem.
The wife just calls me bone idle, I have back trouble, I just can't get off it. :lol:
If you couldn't laugh about it, you would have to cry.
John
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John,
Here's to you :beer: feeling better soon. Know it's a bummer when you can't even enjoy your hobby in comfort.
Regards,
Bernd
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Now Then Again,
So, just exactly what will be the arrangement for meeting-up at Harrogate on the Saturday of the M.E. Ex'?
Regards to all, Paul
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Now Then Again,
So, just exactly what will be the arrangement for meeting-up at Harrogate on the Saturday of the M.E. Ex'?
Regards to all, Paul
Anyone like to suggest a time & area to meet in?
On Saturday...... :thumbup:
David.
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Reeves usualy have a stand near the main entrance we could meet near there, tell em how crap their castings are :lol:, at about 12:00 noon.
I'll have a black baseball cap on. (To hide my shiney bald head)
It's on 8th to 10th May isn't it, or have I got it wrong ?, if this is right we'll need to firm up arrangements nearer the date I think.
Stew
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John
Hope you feel better. I do understand about being in a car for a long time compared to a bike. Folks find it odd I would much rather do long distances on a bike... my hips can't handle sitting in a car for long periods of time. On a bike it is easier because of the seating position. No pressure on my hips!
Eric
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Hi Stew,
High Noon at the Reeves Ranch sounds ok to me. It's usually a bit quietier around that area of the hall, so a group of us loitering about looking a bit shifty won't be too obtrusive? No prizes for guessing what type of Baseball Cap I will be wearing - but it's for the same reason.
Hey Eric, I'd like to visit the show on my Lambretta, but it'll probably break-down in at least one direction (Sometimes some of the bits have been known to go off in more than one direction) and it certainly won't stand the weight of me as well as all the goodies I hope to buy there. Whereas the van has a secret compartment, beneath the Bulkhead, behind the passenger seat that my beloved has not cottoned onto in 8 years. There I can conceal all sorts of things until the coast is clear to smuggle them into my El-Dorado undetected. She still dosen't know about my Conquest Mill, despite there being a big lump (no, not me) hidden under an old blanket.
Help! Paul
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So it's Saturday at 12 o clock at Reeves is it ?... :poke: How many will be there on the saturday.??
Peter :nrocks:
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Me
Stew
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Lads,
Don't forget the piccies, lots of 'em, and don't forget to get some group photos, just to show the ones who can't be there what you all look like.
I'm missing it already.
John
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And me.
David D
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I'll be there on Sat' too.... What's a Reaves? Am I not in the know again?
I'll find it, even if I have to ask directions!! ::)
I'll not be wearing a baseball cap, as it will make me much harder to spot! I am usually easy to find by anyone within 250 yrds 6'2", Glasses with kinda red hair!! (there's a piccy of me a few years back on here somewhere.... I look pretty much the same I think? )
I haven't done any reasearch into the show.... I'm just gonna turn up and take my chances with a big sign.... :nrocks: Well, maybe not the sign.... Or the dancing! But I'll be there :thumbup:
Piccy's will be taken a plenty! No worries about that one (can't comment on the quality... But I'll take em :thumbup: )
This should be good fun! :mmr: :D
Ralph.
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It looks like I'll be there on the Friday :( but even that is in doubt at the moment. Tis a shame cos meeting up with Bogs, Ralph and crewcab at the midlands show made it a much better day for me... It's amazing the things you learn just by association with these guys!!
Oh yeah and you wont have any trouble spotting Ralph, he's the one in the banana suit.
Have a great time.
David H
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Oh yeah and you wont have any trouble spotting Ralph, he's the one in the banana suit.
I'm thinking he has all his edges rounded over, and everything polished to a high luster!
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Oh yeah and you wont have any trouble spotting Ralph, he's the one in the banana suit.
Last year at Harrogate, I told everyone that they would be able to recognise me by a light tan leather jacket. It was one of the hottest days we had, and I stood like an idiot in a leather jacket, sweat soaking thru it, waiting to meet all the people who said they would be there. I must have lost at least a stone in weight.
Next time I will colour my hair bright purple, then I wouldn't look such an imbecile.
Bogs
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Well just got the second of the two 17 tonners loaded, back home and parked up.
Got a case to pack, well cardboard box in my case, nip down the pub for a pint and a reet good curry so I can share it with the guys tomorrow - who say's I'm not generous ?
Thursday setting up and down to Old Mother Shiptons on Thursday night, back to Stalag Rex for 10:00pm curfew, 10:05pm twenty second fart that changes note 4 times and causes everyone to bang on the walls, 10:07 laugh myself to sleep................
:lol:
JS.
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Oh yeah and you wont have any trouble spotting Ralph, he's the one in the banana suit.
Next time I will colour my hair bright purple, then I wouldn't look such an imbecile.
Bogs
I wish I had hair to colour.
:nrocks:
Stew
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Oh yeah and you wont have any trouble spotting Ralph, he's the one in the banana suit.
Now If only I could find one by Saturday..... People would be stunned!! :ddb:
Gutted your not gong to make it David (erm, for lack of confusion and the "yes I'm lazy" side of it... I'm now going to call sign you TS! :thumbup: ) It was good to meet up last year, and the thing is we'd have a fair bit more to talk about this year too!! :doh:
Hey Roger :wave: polished bananna!! Erm, anyway..... I'll have had a shower and maybe even a shave around the outskirts of my goatee!? (as highly lustered as I get :beer: !)
I do remember the discomfort you were in John..... It was thin Tshirt weather and even that was too much!!! Our meeting was cut short cause John was knackered!! :doh:
The purple hair sounds like a winner.... :headbang:
Stew, I do believe that they make purple wigs for those of you who may suffer folical issues.....
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__purple+wig_W0QQ_dmdZ2?rvr_id=&crlp=711635737_228459_228460&UA=WVF%3F&GUID=f1345d2a11f0a090b7074f27ffe44ec9&keyword=purple+wig&MT_ID=11&agid=273863557&ff4=228459_228460
I'm sure that one of those would get you noticed :lol:
Anyway.... Basically, I'll be there and very easy to find.... Although be careful... I did see one other guy there who appeared to be from my same ancestrial tribe!!! :bugeye:
If you want to say hi before the scheduled meet then come and say hi..... I don't bite! (even if I occasionally look like I might! :lol: )
Looking forward to it more now :nrocks:
Ralph.
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It was cold I had a wooly scarf on ..!!! and I will this time prob..
Peter
:ddb: :ddb:
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Similar to him on the right.....
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/Dayjo/MeJames.jpg)
David D
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I suppose you are going to tell us now that the engine behind you was knocked out on your mini lathe and from spare mamod parts. :lol:
Bogs
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I suppose you are going to tell us now that the engine behind you was knocked out on your mini lathe and from spare mamod parts. :lol:
Bogs
With a little help from a few friends! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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This is me with my black hat on
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Mabel%20Valve%20Gear/100_1639.jpg)
I hate to disapoint you all but it wont be a purple wig just a purple T shirt.
Stew
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I've seen that man somewhere before!!
I even think I've seen the hat :lol:
Is everybody ready for the big event? :mmr:
Ralph.
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I think I might be manning the club stand at 12 but if not I'll be at Reeves! I've just sold my Renault 5 GT Turbo ... think I better put the cash in the bank and not bring it to the show ... :proj: could strike and the money could quickly disappear! :doh: :nrocks:
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Just enjoy yourselves lads, and don't push the plastic too hard, we are in a recession you know.
If you could do me a favour Ralph, remind Stew and his entourage that he has a bit of searching to do for me. He does have a habit of forgetting things. As a reward for him if he gets it right, can you show him the man who does the cheapo reground profile cutters.
I will be going to bed soon, to sulk because I can't be there with you.
Maybe next year.
Bogs
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<looks for a plane ticket.... then cries>
Have fun all!
:worthless:
:worthless:
:worthless:
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John,
No problem.... I'll be heading that way myself, I'll drag Stew along :thumbup:
Leaving in 10 min's.... Nice relaxed drive up there :headbang: :)
Ralph.
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Eeee, that were grand!
Me feet are killin` me. Me wallet`s a lot lighter. ::)
Several of us met up, as arranged, and there was no fighting....... :clap:
Lovely day. Lovely people....... :thumbup:
David D
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Yep Good show met some nice people :nrocks: spent some money saw what I wanted to see, it's much better on a saturday only got baged once , wife was tired for some reason , (all she had to do was push me around :ddb:)
and loads of pictures to sort out , sorry a lot are at a low level. but some nice stuff.
Peter
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It was great meeting and having a chat with the guys, sorry it couldn't have been for longer but my Dad was having a bad day and I couldn't leave him for too long. Any way took lots of pics but the ones of the locos didn't come out very well but these more than make up for it.
Rotary Engine and the bit of bent pipe in the background is actualy a boiler for a novelty engine.
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1671.jpg)
Another Rotary Engine
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1670.jpg)
A Shay Loco
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1673.jpg)
Aircraft
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1674.jpg)
Marine Engines
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1675.jpg)
A Bently Engine
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1678.jpg)
Boats
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1681.jpg)
A Steam Yatch for John
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1683.jpg)
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1684.jpg)
Paddle wheelers
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1685.jpg)
Mecano
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1686.jpg)
Subs
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1691.jpg)
Aircraft carrier
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1692.jpg)
Telascope
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1693.jpg)
And my personal favourate a Wheel right shop
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Harrogate%2009/100_1695.jpg)
A very enjoyable day out.
Stew
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Well.... Thanks for the photo shoot Peter.... You could have let me suck my gut in!!! :lol: CC saw you coming and got a pose all ready! :)
Didn't get any length of time with anyone other than Dave (CC) we wandered the halls chatting for a few hours :thumbup:
Had a bit of a chat with Ian(Circlip... Guest of the forum :beer: ) Who can confirm the motors I'm using for driving the mill' are of good quality.... Good to know :borg:
Had a chat with Peter (HS93) about his machines and what he's making with them....Weather station with a friend for..... I've forgotten the word?? :scratch: Kinda like monitoring? rain fall etc. Peter can explain if need be I'm sure? Had a little chat with Stew(sbwhart) and a chat with Paul (Serveta150) about Photobucket and me torches :thumbup:
Sorry to David D(StillDrillin), We didn't really get a conversation started.... I was talking to Peter while you were talking with CC and Stew.....Then everyone disbanded and faded into the tool stalls!! Well there's always the interweb and next year! :beer:
The show was indeed fun, I love seeing what has been made. Many of the old favourites were there.... Some new bits too :thumbup:
Missing the jet engine this time though :(
But some new stirlings and a little more internal workings to photo.... I'll sort some out later and post them :coffee:
Why later.... Well I spent loads and loads of my hard earned and I am going to eat and then go out and play with all my new toys :ddb: :D
Happy tooled up Ralph! :dremel: :thumbup:
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Hi guys,
Sorry I didn't see any of you, I had to man the club stand from 12 till 2pm. I only had an hour before that to see the models then 1/2 an hour after to look around the tool stalls by which point the wife and kids were itching to go! :doh: :(
I'm glad you all had a great time. I might actually go back tomorrow just with my 3 year old son, he loved it and I just feel like an couple of hours didn't do it justice at all. I can't bear the thought of it being over for another year!
:proj: did strike, I'm now thinking my next project might be a 5" gauge electric engine or a lawn mower powered 7 1/4" gauge ... will create another thread, just want to throw some ideas around first.
Nick
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Well, sounds like all you guys had a grand old time. :clap:
Ralph, that's not a bad pose. Probably to much :beer:, but hey I like :beer: too.
I'm a bit jealous since I live so far away and couldn't be there for all the fun. Oh well, like Ralph said, there's always the interweb. :wave:
Glad a good time was had by all. Now to replenish the wallet for next year, eh? :ddb:
Bernd
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Wouldn't be so bad if I drank the alcihol ( :beer: ) ehh Bernd?! :doh:
I'll put it down to a bad andle and a surprise shoot!! Nothing to do with pastries, chocolate and something I've heard of called "middle aged spread" (couldn't find it in Tesco!!) :lol:
I always enjoy talking to people, first times can be awkward.... But once you've met someone you've met 'em! The next time your old acquaintances :beer: (there should be one of these smilies with milk in the glasses for un non-drinking sorts :lol: )
Ralph.
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A few pictures from Harogate
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Nice day. Nice people. Nice pics.
Thanks guys...... :thumbup:
Me brain`s not quite here, yet. Just back from airport taxi duty, starting 03.30hrs. :scratch:
Re. what me, Serveta, & Crew Cab + Stew (?) were discussing re Photobucket.
Try....... http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=963.15
If this makes sense, I`m pleased...... :wave:
David D
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A few pictures from Harogate
Peter, I'm thinking you've got a wicked sense of humour! :lol:
I'm going to spend a bit of thime now sorting through my pics/videos.....
I'll post something later :thumbup:
Ralph.
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You better had, or else !! :wack:
I am waiting for three or four pages full, the ones everyone else has done, even though very good, to me were only tasters.
I want to be there, without being there, if you know what I mean.
Bogs
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Erm.... Well I don't think I have that much.... Some were Very blurred (no flash), also spent much time talking!!
How are these?
Another view of an old favourite.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4840.jpg)
A 25CC opposed piston 4 stroke engine, based on a motorcycle engine.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4810.jpg)
A 40cc 90deg V twin cross type rotary valve engine.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4811.jpg)
I didn'y shoot the card for this one!! But it's a very nice looking engine IMHO.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4813.jpg)
A 1/4 DH Gypsy 1 engine.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4817.jpg)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4814.jpg)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4818.jpg)
An Elliot bat tripple expansion launch engine.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4853.jpg)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4854.jpg)
The newest addition to the Stirling stand.... The builder of these engines told me that they are all his own design and run on incandessant bulbs within the wood or black housings.... Quite ingenious if you ask me!
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4876.jpg)
A rolling road for testing your loco?!
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Model%20shows/Harrogate%202009/IMG_4873.jpg)
One of my favourites.... Works in a very cool way.... An Atkinson gas engine
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This link kinda shows how it works.... http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/POWER/unusualICeng/atkinson/atkinson.htm Long power stroke made even longer on this engine due to it's opposed pistons.... Very crazy and cool! :thumbup:
Something by some bird called Cherry Hill... Anyone ever heard of her? ...Apparently one of her first engines... Dated 1957!!!
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A vandergraph generator... Actually powered by a stirling generator on the other end of the bench!!
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Some boats for those of you who like em!! :wave:
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A nice little cast racer...
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Some people have a lot of time patience and skill!!!
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Some people make the strangest things!!
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For those of you who don't know what that is...A V1, Doodlebug!!!! Just hope it is not completely accurate model!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-1_flying_bomb
Still my favourite engine of all the shows..... I just really like it..... Gonna try a similar one one day :)
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And finally for the stills...... Mine will look a bit better I hope and I will not be using parts out of a bog (no not a Boggie... A bog/toilet!)
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Video's to come!
How was that lot ?
Ralph.
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Ralph,
Very nice indeed, now just getting the feel of things.
BUT
Something by some bird called Cherry Hill... Anyone ever heard of her?
I don't know if you are trying to wind me up, or that you are just ignorant of the fact that she is one of the best model engineers that this country has produced in recent memory. In fact, she has been honoured for her work in model engineering.
Bogs
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Well done Ralph and thank you! :clap: :thumbup:
I saw them all, fleetingly.....
So much to see...... So little time..... ::)
And I didn`t manage to buy all on my shopping list! :scratch:
David D
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Sorry I didn't go now, it all looks well worth the trip !!
get those pics coming peeps :thumbup:
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Ralph What show where you at ?? or where they all high shelves? I did not see a lot of these? was there a secret hall?
ill post some of the terbinia that was there as soom as I can figure out how to do it without getting told "File to big" every time,
Peter
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Well.... Thanks for the photo shoot Peter.... You could have let me suck my gut in!!! :lol: CC saw you coming and got a pose all ready! :)
Just trying to avoid dazzling everyone if the flash bounced of mi' noggin :lol:
Was a good day out and great to meet you reprobates good folks :wave: some brilliant models as the photo's show, the Stirling engine's were really interesting, TwinSquirrel (David), I hope you got to see them.
Bogsie, sorry you weren't able to make it ............... hopefully the pictures from the guys will help.
atb gang
Dave ............... aka ................. CC ::)
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I don't know if you are trying to wind me up, or that you are just ignorant of the fact that she is one of the best model engineers that this country has produced in recent memory. In fact, she has been honoured for her work in model engineering.
Sorry John... Twas meant as a joke ::) You can't win em all!?
I have heard a bit about her, her works etc are quite thin on the interweb!? :scratch:
The bit about first engine was what I heard the guy showing the models saying to another... Said she was about 20 when this one was made!! :bugeye:
Well.... Video's nearly ready..... I'll post it later if I'm not asleep by the time it processes!!
Peter.... Just use photobucket... It's far easier!!... Post in the "gallery" section to tell people how it's done :thumbup:
Ralph.
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Ok hear we go with Photobucket
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A few More
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Last ones
Peter
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Great pics Peter
Stew
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Thanks for those great pics Peter!
I was chatting on the Brighouse & Halifax M E stand........ "I was a member in the 1950`s".
Turns out my schoolpal, who introduced me to the society, is still a member! :bugeye:
In the early 1960`s, he fitted two 650cc engines into a stretched Triumph frame. :thumbup:
I also believe he married the girl I was sweet on...... :(
Hoping for a happy phone call in the next few days...... :thumbup:
David D
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Nice piccys Peter.... Photo bucket just seems easier for numbers of pics :)
Well, here's my video for the year!!
hope it works well enough?!
Ralph.
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What a crackin` video Ralph! :clap:
Good enough for SWMBO to pause dusting activities for a few minutes...... :bugeye:
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing those engines, most of them were stopped, when I saw them..... :scratch:
Thank you! :thumbup:
David D
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Gents,
It has been a pleasure to see and watch all your visuals while you were at Harrogate. It was almost like being there, except for no outside shots and the smell of burning coal and well cooked steam oil. But you have all done a great job in getting the atmosphere across.
I think we all have to admit that we are only amateurs when you see what these artisans get up to. It boggles the mind thinking what they will come up with for next year. Also what you have to realise is that most of these creations aren't just a couple of hours a night for a few months. Some must have taken almost a lifetime to build. From original conception, making up the drawings, casting the bits and thousands upon thousands of hours over uncountable years, burning the midnight oil to machine up the latest bit that has been designed or cast, and for what?
A little bit of the limelight for this year only, and to give us all so much enjoyment in seeing their creations.
These are truly, people on a mission, and are some of the most gifted, helpful and unassuming people you would ever want to meet. They have oil and iron filings flowing thru their veins.
John
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John,
My thoughts exactly.........
David D
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Excellent video Ralph,
and my hat off to all the exhibitors, truly stunning talent... :clap:
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We left at about 3.30 and I was all ready with the camera, normally we spend an extra half an hour to get 150 yds to the car looking at the stuff outside, but it was just starting to spit with rain and I did not see or smell a single engine so no pictures.
Hear is one I took last time ,it's a scratch and smell, if you print it out and scratch it , you can smell the anthrasite when you watch the vid
Peter
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Nice pic Peter
Love the study of the driver perfectly relaxed and happy talking about his engine:- a lucky man.
Cheers
Stew
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The guy sat on his traction engine is my old mate Eddie - a clever bloke. All of his engines are free-lance and made off the cuff! His workshop is an amazing place - some of his machinery was still powered by a line shaft when I visited many moons ago! That engine did have proper wheels etc originally but he put those on for a more comfortable ride. Everything is very nicely proportioned and he didn't use many castings, if any, most of the stuff you see is fabricated by him.
The show was great, just sad it's over for another year :(
Nick
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Ralph,
Nice video. Ever think of videography as a occupation. Excellent takes.
I have to say you Britts are into your model building. Makes me sad to see that so few over here are into this type of model building.
Thanks to you who went and toke the time to take those nice picturres and present them here for the world to see.
Regards,
Bernd
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Wow, those are some impressive pictures (&vids) from all of you. Thanks so much! It looks a lot like our Cabin Fever Expo we have here in the states... Without the large steamers outside though. A lot of fun.
Bernd... we have to get over there.
Eric
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Ralph I realy like the vid nice work ,what camera did you use it must be small I did not see you carrying one, you pictures are a lot brighter than mine, but you where 3 feet higher than me at least, must be why I missed so many things..
Peter
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Bernd... we have to get over there.
Eric
Have to agree whole heartly with that. :thumbup:
I wish there were more people interested in the traction engines over here, but sadly that'll never happen. :(
Bernd
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Met a few of the regulars, Circlip, Julian and a few others who's names escape me, busy on Friday and Saturday, Sunday slacked off a bit but still brisk.
I took some pics on Sunday morning before the show opened,so less bodies about.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/09..._user/?start=0
I'll go thru later and put captions on if I can remember what they were, there were other models that are not included in the pics, a lot of 7 1/4" gauge loco's in the middle opposite our stand and quite a few traction engines outside.
JS
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Happy you like the video Gents, I try.... Still think I should have taken a bit more! Too busy chatting away as the time ran out... Didn't leave till closing :lol:
David D,
Dusting stopping capabilities!!! :bugeye: I've never had those before! :lol:
Peter,
I used my Canon IXUS 750, no flash and auto setting for the regular shots, digital macro for the close ups. Macro on the video for closeups.
It records video at 60Fps... Usually quite good :thumbup: Missing things.... I didn't see that tank!! :thumbup:
A slight oddity happened while I was making this video.... I put in the first part of the vandergraph' and then the second bit with the chuckling gent (Made me laugh when I saw him :lol:) Then I tried to put in another shot of the generator.... But the flash seems to have slipped off the original film :jaw: It doesn't show anymore? So the only place that flash is visible is on the video I have made there!!!??? :scratch: (Very twilight zone!!)
Eric 'n' Bernd,
If you guys get over here your going to have pretty busy schedules!! Not to mention a bit of an eye opener at home and 'shop size ::)
It would be fun though! You'd obviously have to shedule around a show too!!
JS,
You spoke to me(Big red haired one) and Dave (CC Slightly shorter older fella) A little bit about being "over weight" on the way to the show!! Still, bet you get to speak to some crowd when your at a show that big and long?
Your link is not cooperating by the way.... Just takes me to the main photobucket page asking me to sign in? (this works if I want to see my own photo's!! :lol:)
Ralph.
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David D,
Dusting stopping capabilities!!! :bugeye: I've never had those before! :lol:
Ralph, that is something which rarely happens, in this household......
The mighty duster, pausing during it`s morning routine of beating everything in sight....... :lol:
Your link is not cooperating by the way.... Just takes me to the main photobucket page asking me to sign in? (this works if I want to see my own photo's!! :lol:)
Ralph.
Me too!
I thought I`d done summat wrong again..... ::)
David D
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Try this, still learning Photobucket, let me know if it's still broken.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/registered_user/
Problem is you can often see your own page because of cookies even if the link is wrong, others can't.
The last 3 or 4 pics are not from the show, gotta learn about folders.
JS
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Well done John! :clap:
Nice pics...... Without the crowds. ::)
David D
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Thanks for all the pics in this thread guys!!
I did manage to get to the show on Friday but only had enough time to do the trade stands. SWMBO insisted that I be back down south by 17:30 so we could go and stay in a hotel for a wedding the next day. Still cant work out why as it was only 50 miles away from us!! Still I did manage to pick a much meeded ER32 collect chuck and a set not so much needed rotary table with all the trimings..along with a few other bits 'n pieces....
In all 12 hours driving for 1.5 hours at the show...not great...next year Harrogate will be a non-negotiable date in my diary.
Thanks again chaps!
David H
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Re. what me, Serveta, & Crew Cab + Stew (?) were discussing re Photobucket.
That's spot on David, many thanks :thumbup: and yes it does make sense :med:
For those not at Harrogate we were chatting about keeping a photobucket account private (except for the links we use in posts),
>> Here << (http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=963.15) David explains how to check and if necessary alter your settings.
CC
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Really neat stuff.. Nice Pics!
And the steam Turbine ship.... WOW... that is truly something to see.. I would love to have seen the original run, or for that matter the model!!!
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A bit of info on the original Turbinia that is still about .
Peter
http://nationalhistoricships.org.uk/index.cfm/event/getVessel/vref/138
http://www.btinternet.com/~philipr/Parsons.htm
http://www.birrcastle.com/turbinia.asp