Mike R Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I have just started making the benches for the layout and will be posting the process as it goes on no pics yet but watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyfarmer Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 looking forward to seeing the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 the first section will be 8 ft long x 4ft wide and 28 inches off the ground which i will be storing models underneath whch i have no space to display at the moment mainly all the Britains implements, and my artic 4x4s collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 sounds good mate, if you want any pics of how mines all held up let me know can get some pics for you no probs, nothing more that spans of 2.5" by 3" timber with sheets of 6mm mdf on top, the farms then built sectional on 6mm mdf so it totals 12mm think when all in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 I made the frame sections out of 50 x50mm and will mount boards on runners to make it stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 I am ready for the top wood now stage one size is 12 ft x 6 ft i will get the boards in the week I have painted a jhill scene back drop I must say it didnt turn out too bad i will post some pics in the week when i go up there next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Enjoying the build up already Mike. can't wait to see the work in pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 as they say in a Monty Python film.......Get on with it! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Well done Mike... can't wait to see the pics now... you are such a little tease :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 I will be posting some pictures on Sunday I havent been able to get up there because i have hurt my knee and I am supose to be resting it but still been working as i am self employeed no work no money. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I will be posting some pictures on Sunday I havent been able to get up there because i have hurt my knee and I am supose to be resting it but still been working as i am self employeed no work no money. Mike Oh dear Mike.... thats no good mate.... what do you do for a living Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hope the injury doesn't keep you off the ball for too long Mike. Good health to ya mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Oh dear Mike.... thats no good mate.... what do you do for a living bad news Mike, trouble with injuring certain parts of your body is you cant always rest as you need to get on with things :( I think he's in the gardening business Marky?? \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 I am a landscape gardener which involves a lot of heavy work and walking ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I am a landscape gardener which involves a lot of heavy work and walking ben that will be a pain on the knee i can imagine :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 cheers everyone I hope it mends quickly lots to do Last year i pulled my tendons out of the back of my knee, more of the same today rest it for a couple of weeks how ? do the drs think i can do this. Today just completed a 6 week design and garden build and now need to catch up on my garden maintenance. also I want to get cracking on with my layout in the loft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 sorry to hear about your leg hope you get better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Thats not good mike... I wish you a speedy recovery... It's just not possible to be ill when you work for yourself mate is it \ Don't do too much though... sounds like you could possibly make things even worse if you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 cheers everyone I hope it mends quickly lots to do Last year i pulled my tendons out of the back of my knee, more of the same today rest it for a couple of weeks how ? do the drs think i can do this. Today just completed a 6 week design and garden build and now need to catch up on my garden maintenance. also I want to get cracking on with my layout in the loft. That's bad news Mike, sorry to hear that. I know it's no conciliation, but at least it didn't happen in the spring when work really starts to kick off for you landscaper's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.new holland Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 hope you get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 I need to do the roads ,fields I have just set them up on the boards to see if I like them and whats going where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Boy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 wow thats brilll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Looks like you have plenty of room to be going at there Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 roughly 12ft x 7ft and room for more 2/3 s of the loft to go yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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