Garfield Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 What's this? Garfield? A workbench? In the same sentence? Shocking stuff. And here it is: There's not much happening on it just yet, but there will be in another week or two after I get through a deluge of print deadlines, election coverage, and getting a festival off the ground! Quote
Glenderg Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 Cleanest bloody cutting mat I ever seen. May that not last long. Quote
Garfield Posted May 12, 2014 Author Posted May 12, 2014 Cleanest bloody cutting mat I ever seen. May that not last long. I checked, but the suppliers don't offer a pre-weathered version! Quote
Garfield Posted May 13, 2014 Author Posted May 13, 2014 I like it! The OCD is strong with this one! We'll see how long that lasts once I get started! Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 Looking forward to seeing what projects are undertaken Quote
Garfield Posted May 13, 2014 Author Posted May 13, 2014 Looking forward to seeing what projects are undertaken The first project will be the DPM N scale building kit that's sitting on the mat. Quote
Kirley Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 I see you have an Oil Tank wagon built, and a Low-loader and & building to follow. Looking forward to seeing things progress - "It's too late to stop now!" Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 The first project will be the DPM N scale building kit that's sitting on the mat. Starting off with something up my street! Nice to see Quote
heirflick Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) put that mat to good use garfield.... God bless it and all thats hacked on it! Edited May 14, 2014 by heirflick Quote
Kirley Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 That mat should be well cut up by now, how about some pictures please? Quote
Garfield Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 If I had time to sit at it for five minutes, it'd be sliced to pieces by now. Alas, work and other commitments (including New Irish Lines, among others) have kept me away from it. Quote
Kirley Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Sorry to hear that, was looking forward to seeing your projects Quote
Garfield Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Sorry to hear that, was looking forward to seeing your projects I live in hope... Quote
Garfield Posted March 6, 2015 Author Posted March 6, 2015 Strange happenings on the workbench tonight (i.e. activity)... Just started work on a CIÉ pallet van using parts from Parkside Dundas BR palvan and shock-absorbing van kits. Quote
Weshty Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 That is a disgracefully tidy workbench. Well done sir. Quote
Garfield Posted March 6, 2015 Author Posted March 6, 2015 That is a disgracefully tidy workbench. Well done sir. Basically, I look at Richie's bench and make sure it's the exact opposite! Quote
Riversuir226 Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 looking forward to seeing this build, best of luck Garfield Quote
Glenderg Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Basically, I look at Richie's bench and make sure it's the exact opposite! If that's your strategy Pat, by copying my bench, I'm both humbled and disgusted all at the same time. My bench is a bastion of workfulness. Quote
richrua Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 I go for a travelling workbench Meself. keep it in a box near the kitchen. easy access to beer and snacks of a Friday. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Keep up the good work. And yes, bench needs roughing up. Quote
Garfield Posted March 7, 2015 Author Posted March 7, 2015 Cheers folks! If that's your strategy Pat, by copying my bench, I'm both humbled and disgusted all at the same time. My bench is a bastion of workfulness. Not like you to be indecisive, Richie... Quote
RedRich Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 It's what comes off of the production line that matters and the finished wagon will look sweet Pat. Richies mat is R&D pre production, production, post production and finish all in one. No doubt yours will be the same soon Pat. The Dapol Deltic is looking good Richrua. Rich, Quote
Garfield Posted March 10, 2015 Author Posted March 10, 2015 A quick photo as work continues tonight... One annoying thing is that, unlike the CIÉ version, the 'X' bracing on the BR palvan extends right to the corner, so a bit of compromise was needed when adding the styrene corner brackets. Some raised detailing also had to be shaved off as it wasn't present on the Irish wagon, and also so the sliding door (more styrene) will fit snugly when laid over the existing double door. Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Nice work Pat. Having nailed these together (as BR wagons it has to be said) I have found them a pleasure to make. Might work on Irishising a few to stick behind a 141 based on your findings. Quote
StevieB Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 It appears to me that there are three main differences between the bodies of the CIE and BR palvans: 1) Sliding doors 2) Wider roof to accommodate the sliding doors 3) Corrugated ends The latter two differences can be accommodated easily by substituting the roof and ends from the BR vanwide kit. Does anyone have experience of obtaining 'spares' from Parkside Dundas? Stephen Quote
Mayner Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 The pallet vans had at least 3 different types of ends. Its possible that Patrick may use the sides and underframe from the donor Vanfit s a basis for the plank GSWR version of the H Van. Hint Hint!! Quote
StevieB Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 the Hornby GW ventilated van is a close approximation to these - remove the end strapping and ventilators and you're almost there. But we digress from Garfield's workbench. Stephen Quote
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