Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

[Steve M]

I probably overthought or overengineered the idea.
My suggestion around the washers and 'long'tube was to create a flanged tube with the tube fitting inside the hole in the washer. The washer would then act as a thrust bearing to spread the load and allow the tubes to move freely inside one another.
You occasionally see similar setups in older cars for some of the suspension links.

A very rough sketch:
Red is the threaded rod
Green - washers
Blue - long inner tube
Black - short outer tube
Yellow - each side of the wooden hinge plate



Over engineered but an elegant solution. (Possibly).

[bulleidboy]

That is a good solution Steve. I fully understand your diagram. I wasn't sure whether I would get washers (commercially) that would go over the tubes, or I would have to try and enlarge the hole. Whichever way, I like the idea. Many thanks . Barry

No tubes of the correct size in Wickes. The current repair of a 12mm bolt, instead of the 10, is working for the time being.

[bulleidboy]

Two teas and a KitKat please - that's if WTD has left us any!

IMG_1020 by Barry Clayton, on Flickr

[Carl L]

Quite the best cameo I’ve seen, just oozes atmosphere.

[Walkingthedog]

Very evocative Barry. I left a couple of KitKats.

[cheshire lines]

He looks like he's fond of a Kit-Kat (or 3)!

[Brian]

That shot has to be one of the best model railway images I've ever seen. Congratulations on your suburb skill.
The robustly sized lady and the portly gent are so spot on!

[Steve M]

The light levels are spot on Barry - lovely image.

[bulleidboy]

Thanks for all the comments. It is very difficult to emphasize the detail in something so small. I think they could be better.

These are awaiting the paintbrush. I have noted that some of my "matt" colours, despite a very good stir, are coming out with a sheen finish when dry. I primed the figures using Humbrol Acrylic primer - I have used Halfords white in the past before painting. I don't think that is the problem - may be I need to stir a bit more?

IMG_1025 by Barry Clayton, on Flickr

[Steve M]

Definitely needs more stirring. Expo(I think) do a small electric one - looks like a small milk whisk.