Brandy Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 He's on this site isn't he? Stew dapple? Ian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 He went out for pies 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Hope he's bringing some back. All sorts of work going on, think madly paddling swan, but in the meantime the plan is... Beeswax. Thoughts? Other ideas before I open the little tin? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Wait... beeswax? On pies? I'm lost. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/9/2022 at 8:23 PM, Pete in Lincs said: He went out for pies 6 minutes ago, hendie said: Wait... beeswax? On pies? I'm lost. I love pies but not with beeswax on. When are they coming, and are we talking hot or cold? T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 You know those embarrassing days when a picture would have saved a million words? Anyway, beeswax it is now. 👋 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Redutex stone setts in 1/32nd scale, medium grey. Looks the part methinks. Wossay? The seating is in for heavy duty love before the population begins, a darker hue too! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I say that looks absolutely perfect! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Thank you, Ian now for the difficult decision. Crop or uncropped, I hate the look but from the pictures of horses in the Birmingham transport system cropped is the most frequent thing. I suppose with the horse's tails inside the traces and with swingle-trees all around it may be actually better for the horses to save them getting hurt by the tack in service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Brandy said: I say that looks absolutely perfect! Ian Agreed 100%! As for crop or uncropped: I'm not sure I can contribute to that, mainly because I haven’t the faintest idea of what that means.... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, giemme said: Agreed 100%! As for crop or uncropped: I'm not sure I can contribute to that, mainly because I haven’t the faintest idea of what that means.... Ciao Animal husbandry #1 Giorgio Horses in heavy haulage and many other uses got their tails cropped and sometimes even wrapped to keep them from being damaged in service. Decision decided, cropped. Paint on the morrow. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 wow. just WOW. not much else I can say really. WOW. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I’ve missed a few updates Bill, which is odd as I’ve been checking but as Alan says. “Wow!” I also vote for Dapple, not as though it matters and the whole lot just looks amazing on that wooden plinth. just. wow! 😀 Johnny 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Cropped seems a sensible decision then, Bill Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 As well as stabling the horses I have been doing some of the final construction work on the buzz. Added the splash guard to the back nearside wheel and the hand rail for passengers coming aboard to the platform area. And the ceiling downstairs got its bell cord. Some of the weaker paint layers need beefing up below the individual stairs too, hope I remember to get on with that. 😰 This is just about all the rear end construction finished but the driver's end hasn't really been addressed yet, his mounting steps are next in line for construction. And the socket for his whip, mustn't forget that huh? Swingle trees next-ish too then the horses can be harnessed ready for work. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Lovely work on the bell pull Bill. They didn’t have much protection from the splashes down bruwichem way back in the day did they. 🌊 Great stuff. Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 This thing amazes me at each and every new installment, Bill! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Lovely! Not much of a splash guard, given the amount of rain that can reasonably be expected! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Brandy said: Lovely! Not much of a splash guard, given the amount of rain that can reasonably be expected! Ian I wonder if passengers were able to stand on the platform with the bus running. Elf and safely questions were not actually high on the agenda in those days. All the photos show just that small guard and only on that wheel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Cracking stuff. As this is a family site I've had to curtail a f'nar for one of your comments above. I'll just go and giggle on the naughty step. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I hope Mrs Wossername & child got out safely before the bus careered onto it's side. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprueMan Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Its lovely! now it just needs to be put next to the Clapham omnibus... no? ..I'll get my coat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 5 hours ago, hendie said: I hope Mrs Wossername & child got out safely before the bus careered onto it's side. Early application of 'stays' technology means she (and sprog) remain safely on her bench. (Stay put missus) She may of course have had something technical slip between the seat frames, I remain befuddled at the technical stuff hidden amongst ladies' garments. I can confirm that she stays aboard even when the bus turns turtle. Enquiring minds needed to know. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, perdu said: Enquiring minds needed to know. It's so exciting. I'm glued to my seat. Hey, wait a minute..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: It's so exciting. I'm glued to my seat. Hey, wait a minute..... For your comfort I do hope there were no "technical additions between the seat frames" assisting in that process. That could bring tears to your eyes! Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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