I am having a sabattical from modelling.

[Oldman]

As some of you may have noticed from my last project thread I have lost all interest at the moment. Everything has been packed away including tools, part built models, track, rollingstock and buildings.
I don't know how long the break will be, however I shall help "monkey" make her baseboard and lay the track - I promised I would so can't break a promise - but she is currently very busy with her schoolwork trying to sort out the best grades for her to take up her GCSE options.  That gives me till the School summer holidays to make a baseboard approx 3' x 2'.

Monkey may keep you updated when she has time but I don't know- it's up to her.

I shall not be responding to pm's etc as the computer is being used for other things till I am ready to return to the hobby.

[Sprintex]

Fair enough if you need a break, just don't be a complete stranger


Paul

[Newportnobby]

Whatever you do, Mike, enjoy it.
There's always a welcome here for you

[Oldman]

Cheers guys,
will be getting grubby hands ans probably lots of scratched knuckles.

NOS, 357cu in detroit hemi block, big roll cage, parachute and other bits involved.
Helping someone on their little project.

[Newportnobby]

Cheers guys,
will be getting grubby hands ans probably lots of scratched knuckles.

NOS, 357cu in detroit hemi block, big roll cage, parachute and other bits involved.
Helping someone on their little project.

As long as it doesn't become a drag

[Sprintex]

Cheers guys,
will be getting grubby hands ans probably lots of scratched knuckles.

NOS, 357cu in detroit hemi block, big roll cage, parachute and other bits involved.
Helping someone on their little project.

Sounds interesting   Should be doing something in a similar vein myself come the better weather, albeit less 'extreme' 


Paul

[Pengi]

Hope you enjoy your sabbatical and come back to us soon

[monkey]

Don't forget grandad  "******" keeps his workshop spotless, and even washes up the coffee mugs every time they have been used. Coffee filters etc are in the cupboard above the fridge.
Paul, he will be in petrol head heaven. Private  air-conditioned workshop in a converted barn with 4 post ramp, full snap on 2 trolley toolkit, electronics diagnostics and the facilities to completely strip and rebuild a car.

I have been there and am not allowed to disclose who or where. All I can say is the security is very very good.

[Sprintex]

Paul, he will be in petrol head heaven. Private  air-conditioned workshop in a converted barn with 4 post ramp, full snap on 2 trolley toolkit, electronics diagnostics and the facilities to completely strip and rebuild a car.

Heaven indeed! I can only dream of such luxury! 


Paul

[longbridge]

Good luck Mike, I think many of us get like that every now and again, one reason I keep going is I am trying to get something that I can stand back and look at to justify all the money I have spent on this hobby over the years 

[Oldman]

Super scary.
Have just discovered today I was misled about the engine I shall be helping my friend to  sort out.
It is an ex NASCAR engine from 2009, complete with a crate of spare pistons, con rods, billet crankshaft, and a brand new set of  race Crane Cams.

You could buy a new family car for less than this lot cost.

[Tank]

Have a good break and come back soon!    Sell the bits from your friends car and get yourself another Scoob!

[Oldman]

Have a good break and come back soon!    Sell the bits from your friends car and get yourself another Scoob!

If you think I'm going to risk life and limb doing that think again
The contents of the garage next to the workshop are even more expensive.
There are 3 classic cars and 2 bikes including a Ferrari,Bentley, Harley1200cc Single pot rigid frame and an original Norton Commando.

[Tank]

Harley1200cc Single pot rigid frame and an original Norton Commando.

Shame about the Harley, but a Commando! 

We've got one of these - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_W/NG_350

[Oldman]

You have some nice machinery in your garage Chris.

Day away from the beast today as we are waiting for the Donar shell/chassis to arrive.So looking at the forum.