Anglia105E Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 This just looks exactly like what you would expect to find behind the shop, Pat...... and I really like it ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fb358727 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 12/17/2020 at 11:57 AM, Anglia105E said: This just looks exactly like what you would expect to find behind the shop, Pat...... and I really like it ! David 2 hours ago, fb358727 said: Nice ! Thank you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 Yesterday, during my snowshoe walk, I came upon some interesting looking moss. So I picked some up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 What a find, Pat !..... The moss is perfect for your backyard diorama. That is some serious snow you have there in Ontario...... we have only a small amount this morning. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 Yes David, we hardly had any until the 22nd or so then a big dump ,14" or so over a couple of days just befor Christmas. As for the moss, I thought it would make a nice scruffy bush of the type you would find in a shady corner with questionable soil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Looks like Spanish Moss. We have it all over the place down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/29/2020 at 8:29 AM, crazyjim said: Looks like Spanish Moss. We have it all over the place down here. I doubt Spanish Moss grows up here but it has to be something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) A set of towing mirrors has arrived for the shop's 95 Dodge. An employee is getting ready to install them. Edited February 8, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Mr. Flintstone gave FTB a nice Hot Wheels banner with their order of the '38 GMC. They hung it right above the engine display stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I always enjoy looking in on your shop Pat. Glad to see it open again for business. So much to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: I always enjoy looking in on your shop Pat. Glad to see it open again for business. So much to see! “👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Good to see that FTB is open for business again, Pat...... the Motorcraft and FoMoCo banners take me back to when I first worked for a Ford dealership, when I finished school at 17 years of age. I was working in the parts department of a large truck dealership that also had a car side to the business. Motorcraft labelled parts were a common everyday thing in those days, 1970 - 1976.......... I particularly remember seeing the Diamond T recovery vehicle in the commercial workshop, having the huge engine stripped down and rebuilt. I served on both the commercial service counter and the car service counter, as well as the retail counter and goods inwards, telephone orders...... long time ago now, Pat........ David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Anglia105E said: Good to see that FTB is open for business again, Pat...... the Motorcraft and FoMoCo banners take me back to when I first worked for a Ford dealership, when I finished school at 17 years of age. I was working in the parts department of a large truck dealership that also had a car side to the business. Motorcraft labelled parts were a common everyday thing in those days, 1970 - 1976.......... I particularly remember seeing the Diamond T recovery vehicle in the commercial workshop, having the huge engine stripped down and rebuilt. I served on both the commercial service counter and the car service counter, as well as the retail counter and goods inwards, telephone orders...... long time ago now, Pat........ David One of my sons in law is the service manager at a Kenworth dealership. He stated in the shop as a mechanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 WOW! Engines Engines Engines... and an amazing shop! Just like the bosses to be standing around with their hands in their pockets. I am in Awe of the heavy machining equipment. Great work with MDF and balsa. Maybe I missed it but you have an English wheel but I didn't see a sheet metal box break, or tube bender for your headers. I've moved a few shops and it is always nostalgic when the old ones are empty and we reflect on all the great work that went out the door. Thanks for a very entertaining morning! BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Big John said: WOW! Engines Engines Engines... and an amazing shop! Just like the bosses to be standing around with their hands in their pockets. I am in Awe of the heavy machining equipment. Great work with MDF and balsa. Maybe I missed it but you have an English wheel but I didn't see a sheet metal box break, or tube bender for your headers. I've moved a few shops and it is always nostalgic when the old ones are empty and we reflect on all the great work that went out the door. Thanks for a very entertaining morning! BJ Thanks John. I guess I better add those tools to the back burner. right now we are about to move and I am packing everything but one day soon I hope to set up again and get at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 11 hours ago, landman said: Thanks John. I guess I better add those tools to the back burner. right now we are about to move and I am packing everything but one day soon I hope to set up again and get at it. Good luck with the move, Pat...... and make sure to pack those models and dioramas carefully! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 That sounds like a daunting task, and not just with the models from what I've seen of your 1:1 shop in the background. At least the models are light weight unlike the acres of books in the old research library. All the best on the move too may it go smoothly and a joyous setup in the new place. John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Packin'er up.How about finding a box the right size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Boxes, boxes, boxes...... and all the contents safely packed...... arriving at their new home undamaged. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 2/23/2021 at 6:14 AM, Anglia105E said: Boxes, boxes, boxes...... and all the contents safely packed...... arriving at their new home undamaged. David Like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 That's the way to do it, Pat....... Oh my, that is a lot of boxes ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 2/23/2021 at 6:14 AM, Anglia105E said: Boxes, boxes, boxes...... and all the contents safely packed...... arriving at their new home undamaged. David Opened the door Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 That must have been a satisfying moment...... key in the door of the new home. You remind me of the great Tom Jones from Wales in appearance..... Has anyone told you that before? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Anglia105E said: That must have been a satisfying moment...... key in the door of the new home. You remind me of the great Tom Jones from Wales in appearance..... Has anyone told you that before? David No. However, at one time apparently I looked a bit like Eric Clapton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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