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liam curtin

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Meccano Footbridge
« on: March 08, 2013, 12:58:31 pm »
a new footbridge has been built at Nob End little lever. Its been made by local people from a giant meccano set! see http://liamcurtin.co.uk/meccano-bridge/  for further details. For the first time in decades this part of the canal will be filled with water for the opening of the bridge on 5th ASpril.  We would love it if people came down and sailed their model boats on this new water.  Would anyone be interested?  If so please contact me  Liam Curtin  ---details removed, please use PM Private message ---  Many thanks  Liam
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2013, 03:26:48 pm »
What a fantastic bridge!!! :-)) :-)) :-))
 
And a great offer to sail and display the boats.....
 
Unfortunately, it is a bit too far for me...but I am sure there are more local folk on here that would welcome the opportunity to take part....
 
Come on guys - free invitation to sail on calm and uncluttered waters!!!!
 
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2013, 05:08:28 pm »
Hopefully they've welded the nuts on or it's going to be too easy to put it back into a "Box" %)
 
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2013, 10:34:05 pm »
Brilliant Liam, That's really good. I listened to thehigh tide organ too - I like your style.
Toby
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2013, 07:01:54 pm »
About 50 mins drive for me, if I am feeling well enough I may nip down. Is it anytime or a specific date?
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2013, 11:59:47 am »
thank you for the replies.


The date is 6th April between about 11.30 and 4pm or just anytime during that period. best wishes Liam
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2013, 02:11:51 pm »
What do the Meccano societies and enthusiasts think of this masterpiece.  Any help from the company of the same name ?
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2013, 02:20:18 pm »
there has been a great reaction from societies and guilds all over the world which is very pleasing indeed.  meccano themselves have only just responded and will be at the launch on 6th april  best wishes
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2013, 07:55:12 pm »
Thanks Liam. I hope it goes well and Meccano dip their hands in their pocket.  Any boats going yet ?
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Re: model boats at Nob End, Little Lever
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2013, 09:42:16 am »
hi to all i am new to this what boats do you sail as i have just purchased a f1 electric boat with a 540 brussless motor  do you sail this type off boat  and were are you based in little lever thanks
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Meccano Footbridge
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2013, 12:05:34 pm »
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Re: Meccano Footbridge
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2013, 12:45:39 pm »
 
There is no such thing as a free lunch >>:-(  .........Derek
 
Builders used 700  oversized nuts and bolts, which cost £18 each
  • Each  component is ten times bigger and heavier than regular-sized  ones
  • Artist Liam  Curtin said he wanted to reflect Bolton's engineering heritage
  • Two factories  made the beams, nuts and bolts in the same style as a toy set
  • Money for the art  project came from a developer building homes nearby
  • It gave the  council money for the bridge as part of its planning permission
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Re: Meccano Footbridge
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Re: Meccano Footbridge
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Re: Meccano Footbridge
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2013, 02:10:18 pm »

Thanks Ned, topics merged.   :-)
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Re: Meccano Footbridge
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2013, 05:08:08 pm »
You couldn't make it up, read the site detail.
 
 
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It is hoped that the project will kickstart a regeneration of the historic stretch of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal at Nob End.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2250003/A-bridge-far-Developer-spends-90-000-building-footbridge-giant-pieces-Meccano-public-land.html#ixzz2iYtWAlGZ
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