Fordson tugger hoist

[finescalerr]

Nick, although I have hung out with Mario a couple of times, several years after meeting Marty and Jerry, those experiences were nothing in comparison to the trauma I suffered a few years ago when you phoned me. I'm still on heavy medication and full recovery is doubtful.

Erratic behavio(u)r is a trait I have enjoyed and cultivated since birth, possibly because my therapists kept me in a humidor for 11 years.

Glad you could pop in ever so briefly. Would it be an imposition to ask what you've been up to lately?

Russ

[Greg Hile]

God, I need to get out more ...

[shropshire lad]

Nick, although I have hung out with Mario a couple of times, several years after meeting Marty and Jerry, those experiences were nothing in comparison to the trauma I suffered a few years ago when you phoned me. I'm still on heavy medication and full recovery is doubtful.

Erratic behavio(u)r is a trait I have enjoyed and cultivated since birth, possibly because my therapists kept me in a humidor for 11 years.

Glad you could pop in ever so briefly. Would it be an imposition to ask what you've been up to lately?

Russ

 
Hi Russ ,

   I attend your sermons every day , but I sit at the back so as not to draw attention to myself . I always whisper a Hallelujah when you say something profound .

Your trauma was nothing to the shock my bank account had at the cost of the phone call to you .

  I had a new knee just before Christmas ( must be all the praying I do ) so have supposedly been taking it easy for the last three months . So I have just been building/fitting the kitchen in the house that has been on the go for the last ten years .

   Modelling wise , not a lot . I thought I would get some done during my enforced layup , but that didn't happen . I have started a couple of projects , but they await completion when I find some motivation again .



Chuck ,

  Sorry to hijack you thread . Yet again .

  I haven't commented on your latest build , because , as usual , the quality of your modelling has rendered me speechless . Again .

   Will this model be on a diorama or just a stand alone model ?

  Nick

[lab-dad]

Ahh...all great memories....
If I ever win the lottery we will all get together again!
Would be nice to get an email from Nick and pictures of the castle....

Now back to the Tugger please.

                                                                                                                                      marty

[nk]

I like the CD as a palette. That is a great idea and one I am am going to try myself. Thank you.

[Barney]

Hi Chuck - Missed a bit and been asleep most of the winter ! the question is - your stainless steel cable where can we get it from and is it a bit springy and uncontrollable when released !
Barney 

[Chuck Doan]

Hi Barney,

It is Stainless 7 x 19 miniature braided wire from Mcmaster-Carr. If you search the Mcmaster site for Part no. 3461T632, this will get you to the catalog page with details. Somewhat pricey, but very flexible; almost like a wet noodle. It was perfect for me and they made the two exact sizes I needed. Apparently, the higher the number, the more flexible it is.

Nick, you're always welcome, glad to hear you are still kicking. No diorama for this (assuming I finish it). That would be a crazy amount of ground cover to do! 

[fspg2]

Chuck, I'm always impressed to see your progress!

[Chuck Doan]

A bit of progress: The main drum and bull gear are installed.

[finescalerr]

Anyone can tell that's a model. It looks so ... well ... uh, just so phony! -- ssuR

[TRAINS1941]

Nice real nice!!

Does that mean were moving on to the tractor??

Jerry

[Bill Gill]

Gee that looks good.

[Design-HSB]

Chuck,

how did you get the huge white sheet of paper underneath the original? 

That can not really be a model anymore. 

[LesTindall]

Sorry, I'm a bit late into this thread, firstly the cable is "wow", I'll take a look at that web-site, secondly, welcome back Nick.

Les

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks Very much! The Glacier Express continues. 

Not quite Jerry, here is my remaining list:

Gypsy drum

Brake pad
Brake band
Brake lower attachment
Brake spring/hanger

Friction/grease cup

Brake foot pedal
Friction levers (white glue in)
Friction lever stops

Chain guard/brackets (both sides)
Clamp caps

Gear guard

Then, maybe the Tractor!