Lynn Robinson. Showman Scenic

Got round to painting Crystals governor and shock horror. I had to pickup a brush!



Since they are fiddily and quite delicate. No polishing going to be done on it!

Blimey Lynn, I didn't know you knew about "BRUSHES"
C'mon, you gotta admit, that paint finish is pretty good on your guv'na bits
Are you hoping to get your guvnor to work?
Regards,
Tony

Possibly next year. Going to get use to the engine this year first and make sure she is tikitybo

Brush.....you sure it wasn't an air brush.

Looks great, I would struggle not to want to put it together again with the paint still wet. Sometimes I can be a bit impatient.

Bit more progress today.

Not sure what I think about this.... Nicely painted but should it be painted?? Don't take offence just my opinion.

Hi Kev

No fence taken.

It's painted to protect it over the next year of non-use. A lot of governors are painted.

Cabin fevor. Need steam, the bath tub did not do it and if I drink any more tea I will slosh.

Hiya Lynn,
How much snow you having to clear over there in Inverness?
It' finally stopped snowing here, so I've cleared enough snow this morning to get off the drive way today






Regards,
Tony

Basically zip.





Fancied going for a drive but not with buggered rear brakes. In garage tomorrow as I am not fit to do myself at the moment.

But making a roof for Crystal in the nice warm kitchen would make a good alternative..

You saying that, I have to sort out the diff lock on the Defender, it's siezed up due to non use, but don't fancy doing it today!!! Even though it's today I'll probably need it I've also got complete set nice new shite & briney slotted & drilled discs & pads to fit too, but again, not today!!
Regards,
Tony

Diff is normally just the selector pivot. Adjustable spanner on the lever and wiggle.

Right enough, but got get at it, the underside of the Landy is packed with snow

Go in from the driver side of the seat box or middle if you not have a cubby box.

You really know your Landy's Lynn..............I might even do as you sugest........Thanks!!

Sorry peeps for not posting much lately. Health not good. But I have been working on bits and bobs.

Got my cargo track system for the trailer and hope to get that fitted in the next few ads with help from father. Once I start I will do pictures to show the solution.

Cargo track

Cargo track sitting in place.

I say Lynn, that looks like good stuff!!
Is it an Ifor Williams extra?.......... Where did you find it?
Probably better than the fixings I'm using as it speads the load out over a larger area on the trailer floor!!
Regards,
Tony

Mudstuff.com

Cargo track. Very adjustable.

Also got turnbuckles on order to use for screwing the engine down tight. 2 front out at 45deg forward and side wards off the tow hitch. Rears will be from each of the outer tow points to the track.

Tracks will be just outside the Engine wheelbase with the engine placed to the offside of the trailer. Leaving enough room for the wagons and water bowser on the left. Thinking of welding loops on the axials of the wagons and bowser to use as lashing points. Then make a small A frame for the bowser hitch to latch into on the headboard.

Turnbuckles have arrived.

Just need the rain to stop.



Then I can fit everything together and show how I have done it.

Cor!! They look posh!!

Hi Tony

I am trying to dispense with the cats cradle of ratchet straps and the time taken to install them all. Where as drop the chain link in the tow hitches. Tighten turnbuckles and jobs agoodun!

Last years trips to and from castle Fraser cut/broke 4 ratchet straps as the tie down points on the trailer are not really conveniently placed. Also the sides interfere with the tied owns when in place and you don't want the straps over the top of the sides.

You'd probably get away with just using the central tow point on the rear, seems a shame to use the outers and risk scratching the paint.