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The Showcase => Engines => Topic started by: Chipmaster on December 06, 2021, 05:46:41 PM

Title: Model Engine Grotto
Post by: Chipmaster on December 06, 2021, 05:46:41 PM: Merry Christmas

Andy :cheers:
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Post by: scalemodel on December 06, 2021, 06:00:49 PM: All my Christmas presents are in that grotto andy
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Post by: tghs on December 06, 2021, 06:23:14 PM: so far I have two books on the way, two mag mount led work lights and some much needed soldering supplies!!! still shopping..
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Post by: Jasonb on December 06, 2021, 06:36:12 PM: I'm not so sure about sitting on Graham's Knee :thinking:
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Post by: Jo on December 06, 2021, 06:44:05 PM: Quote from: Jasonb on December 06, 2021, 06:36:12 PM
I'm not so sure about sitting on Graham's Knee :thinking:

I am sure neither he or us will tell anyone when you do :-X

Jo
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Post by: Alyn Foundry on December 06, 2021, 07:56:19 PM: Merry Christmas Andy.

I’m flattered, but the photo represents your efforts. A selection of great model engineering expertise and attention to detail.

Kind regards, Graham.
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Post by: Alyn Foundry on December 06, 2021, 07:58:45 PM: Quote from: scalemodel on December 06, 2021, 06:00:49 PM
All my Christmas presents are in that grotto andy

Are you sure? Or is this a Christmas wish?

Cheers Graham.
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Post by: Jasonb on December 06, 2021, 08:06:43 PM: Graham. I just hope you have got a big chimney so Santa can fit those Brayton castings down it.

Luckily lengths of barstock drop straight down mine ;)
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Post by: Alyn Foundry on December 07, 2021, 10:57:03 AM: Quote from: Jasonb on December 06, 2021, 08:06:43 PM
Graham. I just hope you have got a big chimney so Santa can fit those Brayton castings down it.

Luckily lengths of barstock drop straight down mine ;)

I think the Brayton castings will be a little late for Father Christmas this year Jason but I received an early Christmas delivery yesterday.
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Post by: Jo on December 07, 2021, 12:07:04 PM: My friend wants to know: Are those ~~his~~ the presents to go under the tree :pinkelephant:

Jo
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Post by: Jasonb on December 07, 2021, 12:12:16 PM: I thought your friend already had an X-type or are some of those "top secret" castings that Graham mentioned elsewhere last week destined for you?
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Post by: Jo on December 07, 2021, 01:23:12 PM: I can confirm there is a little something in there for us :embarassed:

Jo
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Post by: Alyn Foundry on December 07, 2021, 03:41:08 PM: Quote from: Jo on December 07, 2021, 12:07:04 PM
My friend wants to know: Are those ~~his~~ the presents to go under the tree :pinkelephant:

Jo

Despite a slight mixup in communication Jo there’s 5 sets available for Christmas tree ballast, 4 flywheels to come in the new year. ;)
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Post by: propforward on December 07, 2021, 04:12:18 PM: I'm afraid I'm totally not up to speed with the situation - is Alyn Foundry a functioning business again, or is this just a few casting sets being made for a few people? I understood that Alyn Foundry had stopped trading. Apologies if I have that completely wrong, I've only observed in a casual manner, just wondered what the situation is. All this talk of more castings coming is just very interesting.
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Post by: Alyn Foundry on December 07, 2021, 05:53:36 PM: Quote from: propforward on December 07, 2021, 04:12:18 PM
I'm afraid I'm totally not up to speed with the situation - is Alyn Foundry a functioning business again, or is this just a few casting sets being made for a few people? I understood that Alyn Foundry had stopped trading. Apologies if I have that completely wrong, I've only observed in a casual manner, just wondered what the situation is. All this talk of more castings coming is just very interesting.

Hi Stuart.

This has been my passion for 30+ years, whilst we effectively ceased trading in 2007/8 I’ve been pottering off and on ever since.

A new and definitely adept foundry has been found so I’ve been busy getting some decent replacement parts for the workshop.

I think the Brayton Ready-Motor might be the last in my series of “ pioneer “ engines but the pottering will definitely continue.

Cheers Graham.
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Post by: propforward on December 07, 2021, 06:52:08 PM: OK, thanks much. Good luck and all the best! Long may we all potter.
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Post by: Admiral_dk on December 07, 2021, 09:43:19 PM: Quote
Long may we all potter.
:lolb: :ROFL: Amen to that :cheers:
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Post by: the engineer on January 09, 2022, 10:01:45 PM: just had a stroke learning to walk again not letting my toys go even tho the wife wants them gone took years to get them
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Post by: Admiral_dk on January 10, 2022, 11:28:37 AM: Best wishes, for a fast and good recovery - though I'm aware that these things take time and fustration sometimes are hard to avoid.

Per