tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post3352831438017048967..comments2024-03-18T23:25:24.574+00:00Comments on Megablitz and more: Train of thoughtTim Gowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-36505030014275788712013-04-15T08:12:26.726+01:002013-04-15T08:12:26.726+01:00Archduke Piccolo
That's damned impressive! Po...Archduke Piccolo<br />That's damned impressive! Possibly a bit beyone my small box of track though...Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-35539800578835039302013-04-15T08:03:15.775+01:002013-04-15T08:03:15.775+01:00Paul
The generally sad state of the WOMBAT can be ...Paul<br />The generally sad state of the WOMBAT can be seen in the last photo - it was missing wheels and most of it's paint when I acquired it. It was the WOMBAT on one of my gunboats which had to have it's wheels ripped off.....Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-81435538156346373702013-04-15T08:00:32.408+01:002013-04-15T08:00:32.408+01:00SAROE
As sharp as ever I see!SAROE<br />As sharp as ever I see!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-91790249103874751452013-04-15T06:29:29.502+01:002013-04-15T06:29:29.502+01:00It might be interesting to compare the track gauge...It might be interesting to compare the track gauge to the height of the figures. New Zealand runs on a 3' 6" gauge, one of the world's narrowest ((though if someone were to point out a narrower, I'd believe them). Aotearoa being mostly hill and mountain the narrow gauge made rail possible, though even then some rather tall engineering had to go into the construction.<br /><br />Possibly the most remarkable is the Raurimu spiral. To negotiate some very difficult terrain, the line loops back on itself 180deg then completes a concentric spiral of 540deg (over two bridges and two short tunnels) before crossing itself above the first of the two tunnels and continuing south. I don't think it would have been feasible with a wider gauge railroad.<br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-47348598241708504282013-04-15T06:05:39.877+01:002013-04-15T06:05:39.877+01:00Looking good but I do feel sorry for the wombat on...Looking good but I do feel sorry for the wombat on a conservation side.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666481879639671282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-34299825792686708092013-04-15T00:07:32.296+01:002013-04-15T00:07:32.296+01:00So, we can call this 'The Tommy Gun', then...So, we can call this 'The Tommy Gun', then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-83788218536093487322013-04-14T18:51:41.436+01:002013-04-14T18:51:41.436+01:00Sean
The gunner conversions are really easy, espec...Sean<br />The gunner conversions are really easy, especially with Armies in Plastic figures. It's just a matter of carefully carving away the rifle and in some cases replacing it with a shell made from a bamboo skewer. I've now converted over 20 such figures and only suffered one 'fatality'.Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-86632476562859667632013-04-14T18:48:37.275+01:002013-04-14T18:48:37.275+01:00Peter Douglas
Oh it was tempting, but then you kno...Peter Douglas<br />Oh it was tempting, but then you know how seriously I take all this stuff....Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-74561234985033567032013-04-14T18:47:55.211+01:002013-04-14T18:47:55.211+01:00Conrad Kinch
I'll leave that one to you!Conrad Kinch<br />I'll leave that one to you!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-26331322984380948402013-04-14T18:31:02.678+01:002013-04-14T18:31:02.678+01:00Great use of Thomas! I also like the gunner conver...Great use of Thomas! I also like the gunner conversions.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-72968759564784013752013-04-14T15:31:00.930+01:002013-04-14T15:31:00.930+01:00Brilliant
The smiley face would have been temptin...Brilliant<br /><br />The smiley face would have been tempting...<br /><br />Cheers<br />PdPeter Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118894381672707297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-79522324585132235602013-04-14T12:58:09.229+01:002013-04-14T12:58:09.229+01:00A wonderful display! Though I'm now thinking o...A wonderful display! Though I'm now thinking of what a FLW "Thomas" style engine would look like - a bit like Corporal Jones from DA I think. Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-69751519818056846372013-04-14T11:39:27.678+01:002013-04-14T11:39:27.678+01:00Stephen Beat
'Jolly good fun' is the prima...Stephen Beat<br />'Jolly good fun' is the primary objective. Remember that my FLW project is two years further on than yours, so be encouraged rather than intimidated!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-12319671440898216542013-04-14T11:36:27.690+01:002013-04-14T11:36:27.690+01:00Mosstrooper
Steady on old chap! I wanted to refle...Mosstrooper<br />Steady on old chap! I wanted to reflect the spirit of cheapskate bodgery which FLW encourages.Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-37768728838532825952013-04-14T11:34:38.801+01:002013-04-14T11:34:38.801+01:00Brian Carrick
The blue wheels serve as a reminder ...Brian Carrick<br />The blue wheels serve as a reminder that all we're doing is cocking about with toys. And I couldn't be bothered painting them....Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-76510168205763597442013-04-14T10:57:20.843+01:002013-04-14T10:57:20.843+01:00So many good ideas Tim, I find it hard to keep up ...So many good ideas Tim, I find it hard to keep up with you! Every time I read your blog I think 'Oh, I must try that!' only for you to come up with something else.<br /><br />Above all - it's all jolly good fun! :)Milgeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791475027247097256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-17922921941349223772013-04-14T10:40:37.923+01:002013-04-14T10:40:37.923+01:00Brilliant conversion job ! Brilliant conversion job ! Mosstrooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744308664219116701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-5859620551754377512013-04-14T10:22:49.689+01:002013-04-14T10:22:49.689+01:00An excellent toy, it's just the job for narrow...An excellent toy, it's just the job for narrow guage railways as used in the colonies. The blue wheels betray the engine's origin and I would have painted them out but leaving them blue to cause annoyance is entirely understandable.<br /><br />Best wishes, BrianBrian Carrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221659266588227029noreply@blogger.com