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25-07-2006
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#541 (permalink)
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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warwick,UK Real Name: Barry My Models: Aviation artifacts Visit wonwinglo's Gallery
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| Wonwings diary-Vintage Diecast Ship Models
Warship#4 I think these must be original recognition models.   Warship#5  
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26-07-2006
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#542 (permalink)
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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warwick,UK Real Name: Barry My Models: Aviation artifacts Visit wonwinglo's Gallery
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| Wonwings diary-A Scale-Model Sussex Postmill.
Model Postmill. Well what exactly do you do with a bag of 10,000 matchwood pieces ? my choice was to design and build a working model of a typical English Postmill,this model is based on one that survives in Sussex that has been preserved and is cherished by its owners. The basic construction follows laying down the side panel drawings over which is placed a plastic clear membrane to stop the adhesive from sticking to the drawing,once this is in place then a framework is built to the edges of the drawing,then the tediuos matchwood infill can take place,the internal gearing is Meccano which will drive the main sails and ancillary equipment. This version of Postmill can be easily swung by hand into wind.  The base was made from Beech carefully jointed as per the original mill,the mainshaft spindle together with pulley can be seen in this view.  The inside is lined with milli ply and the roof supports are balsa.  Front view of the Postmill showing the subtle shape,once the woodwork has been varnished it should really start to look the part.  The sturdy base of the Postmill around which the millhouse revolves for pivoting into the prevailing wind.
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26-07-2006
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#543 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Halifax, Yorks: Nassau, Bahama's:Port Canaveral, USA: and all points in between. Real Name: Richard My Models: Robbe U-47, Deans Marine Cossack, Steam Coaster, Revell U-Boat, Motorcycles. Visit Bunkerbarge's Gallery
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Where do you get these really differrent and interesting ideas from?
I just love wood, any wood in any shape or form and to see varnished natural wood is the best.
This model wil look stunning when it is finished and will, as always, be a credit to you Barry. Will the final model be motorised or will it occassionally be allowed out in a breeze just to see it working? | |
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26-07-2006
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#544 (permalink)
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| Well Richard I have always had a love of windmills, and someone brought me a book for a birthday present several years ago,if it is old machinery then it is just a product of a bygone age,but nothing to stop us from modelling these blasts from the past.
Yes it will be electric motor powered and have the full working hatches where the flour bags are deposited from the wheels which press the raw material,been a long term on and off project now for some time,glad that you like it.
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26-07-2006
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#545 (permalink)
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| You have just given me an idea,if I disconnect the drive band then it can be allowed to blow in the wind,why not ?
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27-07-2006
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| Wonwings diary-More Diecast vintage ship models needing identification.
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27-07-2006
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Halifax, Yorks: Nassau, Bahama's:Port Canaveral, USA: and all points in between. Real Name: Richard My Models: Robbe U-47, Deans Marine Cossack, Steam Coaster, Revell U-Boat, Motorcycles. Visit Bunkerbarge's Gallery
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Originally Posted by wonwinglo You have just given me an idea,if I disconnect the drive band then it can be allowed to blow in the wind,why not ? | Why not indeed, and if the bottom bearing is good enough and you have a rudder on it then it should also turn into the wind automatically. | |
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27-07-2006
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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warwick,UK Real Name: Barry My Models: Aviation artifacts Visit wonwinglo's Gallery
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| Wonwings diary-Will Lyn Watson please get in touch.
Lyn I have accidently deleted your message regarding World War 1 aircraft rigging notes,please will you get in touch again,thank you.
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28-07-2006
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| Wonwings diary-Vintage Diecast Ship Models needing identification.
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29-07-2006
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| Wonwings diary-A walk around my local airfield.
Wellesbourne 29-07-2006 Fortunate that we have a friendly local airfield,there is always something new to see and you cannot beat getting up close to see aircraft and record the detail.  G-AYMO Piper Aztec minus port engine seen outside the maintenance hangar. The Aztec is quite a geriatric twin and seems to have made a comeback in popularity with enthusiasts.  Irish Robinson R-22 EI-DKI,the two Irish R-44's have now departed over the Irish sea to their new owners.  G-AYKK R-44 in a smart blue/white scheme.  Another new Robinson R-44 G-DYCE with Heliair in green with gold trim.  Active with the flying school is G-FOGY R-22.  On loan with Heliar from Tatenhill is G-VEYE R-22.  G-KTOL R-44 Clipper with its inflatable pontoons packed away above the skids.
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