Topic: 3 Lifeboat builds, What goes into a model kit. (Read 462821 times)

Rottweiler · « **Reply #900 on:** July 12, 2012, 04:46:59 pm »

THAT'S A WONDERFUL DISPLAY MY FRIEND !
Sorry ,I cant help with any speed controllers though.
I cannot understand why anyone would turn down the offer of being able to own one of them,any lack of detail due to being radio controlled,must surely be unnoticeable,I am sure,all your followers knowing just what amazing detail you have actually added.I really do hope you will be able to keep all 3 together,and If I do manage to get to the Blackpool Show,see them on the water.
All the best my friend,
Mick F

irishcarguy · « **Reply #901 on:** July 12, 2012, 07:23:15 pm »

Hi Neil, The radio excuse was just that to get out of the sale I think. I would say if you could afford these boats they would be a perfect set to have & display.You never know it is my turn to win the lottery. LOL. Mick B.

Neil · « **Reply #902 on:** July 12, 2012, 07:43:15 pm »

I would love to see you at Blackpool, both Micks..........you could play with one each, lol

Norseman · « **Reply #903 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:17:03 pm »

Mick (Irish) would be over the sea wall and heading off for Canada if he ever got his hands one one Neil - don't encourage him.

Dave

Neil · « **Reply #904 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:32:04 pm »

he could have one, Dave for the right price, lol.......I reckon he's a few old brit classics stashed away over there in the cold lands..........a nice tr250 and I'd do a swap for them lol

Rottweiler · « **Reply #905 on:** July 15, 2012, 05:32:24 pm »

ATTENTION!!!!!
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE FROM MRS NEIL "HE IS OUT IN HIS WORKSHOP CLEANING UP "
Just when I thought we were going to get some decent weather,now it is going to snow pink!!![/b]

irishcarguy · « **Reply #906 on:** July 15, 2012, 11:04:23 pm »

Hi Neil, I do have a few stashed but you would not want most of them. However I have a very nice TR8 from the last month in which they were made. It needs work but all the running gear is perfect, fuel injected & all. Some paint, A new top, & some door repairs on the right side & away you go. However the cost of shipping would probably break the bank. Remember only 2900 were ever built & only 8 I think were right hand drive, but I stand to be corrected. Mick B. PS = We should have a rescue party at the ready in case Neil gets trapped in the workshop doing his cleanup .

irishcarguy · « **Reply #907 on:** July 15, 2012, 11:09:11 pm »

This is a message to the Mods & Martin, will you consider if Neil's triple lifeboat build qualifies for the Master builders category, He gets my vote for whatever it is worth. Mick B.

Neil · « **Reply #908 on:** July 15, 2012, 11:38:58 pm »

Quote from: irishcarguy on July 15, 2012, 11:04:23 pm

Hi Neil, I do have a few stashed but you would not want most of them. However I have a very nice TR8 from the last month in which they were made. It needs work but all the running gear is perfect, fuel injected & all. Some paint, A new top, & some door repairs on the right side & away you go. However the cost of shipping would probably break the bank. Remember only 2900 were ever built & only 8 I think were right hand drive, but I stand to be corrected. Mick B. PS = We should have a rescue party at the ready in case Neil gets trapped in the workshop doing his cleanup .

is it a genuine TR8 Mick, or a TR7 with a v8 mill??.........if a gen TR8 I might be interested????.......depends on how much work there is, as I'm NO metal fabricator!!!

but PLEASE!!! DON'T ring me now............I'm off to bed in a mo..............it's nearly midnight over here, lol

irishcarguy · « **Reply #909 on:** July 16, 2012, 07:24:00 am »

It's a genuine original TR8. Don't forget most were made for & shipped to North America. It is gold colored & tan interior, but it does require body repair & a good restoration would do it good. It was driving when I parked it in my shed. Mick B.

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #910 on:** July 16, 2012, 07:49:06 am »

Quote from: irishcarguy on July 15, 2012, 11:04:23 pm

Hi Neil, I do have a few stashed but you would not want most of them. However I have a very nice TR8 from the last month in which they were made. It needs work but all the running gear is perfect, fuel injected & all. Some paint, A new top, & some door repairs on the right side & away you go. However the cost of shipping would probably break the bank. Remember only 2900 were ever built & only 8 I think were right hand drive, but I stand to be corrected. Mick B. PS = We should have a rescue party at the ready in case Neil gets trapped in the workshop doing his cleanup .

You would be suprised how cheap it is to ship cars these days
We shipped my Jaguar XJR from the UK to Finland for less than £500 on a roll on roll off. My dad drove it to the docks and we collected it at the other end. Even with the shipping costs, duties etc and the purchase price (Got a wicked bargain as it was a LHD model in the UK) it cost us less than a third of what the equivalent car would cost in Finland.
Sadly with the current cost of fuel here in Finland she doesn't get used much
When I was looking on importing a Corvette from the US to England it was just over £1000
But then there are the import duties etc
Im not sure what TR8s are fetching in the UK right now

trawlerman · « **Reply #911 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:30:16 am »

Ho dear....just been round to Neils,..The clean up is underway,he gave me some moulds for trawler fittings and having put them in the car I had to sit down to get my breath back I was smothered in sawdust. I am grateful for the moulds but I am not going back in there until he,s finished.....Rod

Neil · « **Reply #912 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:35:33 am »

Quote from: trawlerman on July 16, 2012, 10:30:16 am

but I am not going back in there until he,s finished.....Rod

THANK GAWD FOR THAT!!!!!!

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #913 on:** July 16, 2012, 11:06:55 am »

What's the matter with all you blokes over there,

if Neil was over here, we would have phoned for an ambulance for him by now

trawlerman · « **Reply #914 on:** July 16, 2012, 04:42:49 pm »

Latest News .......Neil is offline due to the fact his computer has gone in to meltdown, he says normal service will be resumed as soon as possible, after he,s had his hand in his pocket....Ho Dear .......ROD

Rottweiler · « **Reply #915 on:** July 16, 2012, 04:51:38 pm »

hope he checks the plug is in! I remember he bought a new dishwasher, and the only thing wrong with the old one was that the plug had pulled out from the socket!

Norseman · « **Reply #916 on:** July 16, 2012, 05:49:07 pm »

I considered a new dishwasher but decided against it, as generally she as been a good wife

trawlerman · « **Reply #917 on:** July 16, 2012, 06:19:50 pm »

Quote from: trawlerman on July 16, 2012, 04:42:49 pm

Latest News .......Neil is offline due to the fact his computer has gone in to meltdown, he says normal service will be resumed as soon as possible, after he,s had his hand in his pocket.... OH Dear .......ROD

.......He says he might need donations

irishcarguy · « **Reply #918 on:** July 16, 2012, 07:07:39 pm »

Those are divorce words where I live Dave, all husbands & boyfriends over here must be up to speed on dish washing, bed making & such heavenly work, I on the other hand having failed on all counts has paid the price,& boy did it cost me. Mick B.

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #919 on:** July 17, 2012, 12:09:27 pm »

Quote from: irishcarguy on July 16, 2012, 07:07:39 pm

Those are divorce words where I live Dave, all husbands & boyfriends over here must be up to speed on dish washing, bed making & such heavenly work, I on the other hand having failed on all counts has paid the price,& boy did it cost me. Mick B.

Mick,

You could migrate to OZ and reap the benefits such as;

For all of you having a BBQ this weekend..

BBQ RULES We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to
refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity. When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables
and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
(4) The woman remains outside the compulsory three metre exclusion zone where the
exuberance of testosterone and other manly bonding activities can take place without the interference of the woman.

Here comes the important part:
(5) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
(6) The woman goes inside to organise the plates and cutlery.
(7) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is looking great. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he flips the meat.

Important again:
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THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
(9) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauce and brings them to the table.
(10) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
And most important of all:
(11) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(12) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed her 'night off', and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women

Neil · « **Reply #920 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:54:25 am »

got my new speed controllers today from Electronize......only ordered them yesterday afternoon...brilliant service.

can now get them ALL mobile and sailing........hopefully have some shots and video footage by the weekend..........looking forward to it after so long just languishing there in the workshop, like "nuns in a monastary"

Norseman · « **Reply #921 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:58:22 pm »

three nuns have no bussiness being in a monastery Neil ...... unless you live like a monk?

Dave

Neil · « **Reply #922 on:** August 11, 2012, 09:20:15 pm »

finally got my new electronize speed controllers into all three boats today....plus the BECC switches, wired up the motors and got all systems up and running........went down to the lake and found this!!!!!

could have found more water in a b***** pot hole.........to say I was disapointed after all my effort........and it was an effort as electrics are just not my forte', is an understatement............ceste la vie.............

always next weekend down at New Brighton!

mersey dave · « **Reply #923 on:** August 11, 2012, 09:37:05 pm »

Hi Neil, you will be ok next week mate, lot's of water here in new brighton.

Regards Dave.

Rottweiler · « **Reply #924 on:** August 11, 2012, 10:41:33 pm »

we really must put you forward to be co opted in the prestigious and exclusive "blue tac users society" don't forget if it gets wet it loses its stick!
what time does the tide come in Neil?
Mick F

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