A Topical Gunpowder Van
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:29 pm
Using some imagination and skill a quite brilliant and comical model can be made. Seen on another post but deserved its own. Produced courtesy of Peter Butler.
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A Topical Gunpowder Van
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:03 am
Don't play with fire !
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:56 am
That is so so good!
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:58 am
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:08 am
NOt wanting to be "that guy" but Gunpowder doesnt explode .... it burns rapidly. And I mean RAPIDLY. It only goes "bang" because the hot gasses rapidly expand and are contained within a pressure vessel, e.g. a cannon barrel. It's why barrels of gun powder are never filled to the top.
How do I know this? From firing cannons!
(which is why I am a trifle deaf in one ear. I know its a stupid place to keep a trifle but its so convenient)
GREAT and humorous model nonetheless!!
Click to see full size image
How do I know this? From firing cannons!
(which is why I am a trifle deaf in one ear. I know its a stupid place to keep a trifle but its so convenient)GREAT and humorous model nonetheless!!
Click to see full size image
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:47 pm
I'm not a fan of comic figures, though they are clearly popular with others, but this model is brilliant.
Perhaps the 16mm Ass. should start a new category for their MOTY competition at the national show.
Perhaps the 16mm Ass. should start a new category for their MOTY competition at the national show.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:06 pm
I think they have its called whimsical
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:34 pm
Remember kids, never play with explosives...
Unless you're a Mythbuster that is!
Unless you're a Mythbuster that is!
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:18 pm
Thank you guys for all of your comments and appreciation.andymctractor:89480 wrote:I'm not a fan of comic figures, though they are clearly popular with others, but this model is brilliant.
Perhaps the 16mm Ass. should start a new category for their MOTY competition at the national show.
I should add that the wimsical category of the 16mm Association annual MOTY is called the Gorgon Diplock Trophy, and I am the current holder of this prestigious award! (although not for this particular model!)
There are many examples of my wimsical 'Emett' models elsewhere on this forum.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:57 pm
I have seen this and others that Peter has built...superb..just superb
Anyone else out there with an exploding van...lets see you efforts
Anyone else out there with an exploding van...lets see you efforts
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:15 pm
[quote="Crackingjob:89517"]I have seen this and others that Peter has built...superb..just superb
Now that's what friends are for!....... Thank you!
Now that's what friends are for!....... Thank you!
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:52 pm
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:29 am
Very good! Like the Emett stuff too.
The GPV reminds me of the old Triang model that would burst apart when triggered from the lineside. Swift Sixteen's fan powered loco-thing has also got that quirky Triang pedigree - now who's going to build the giraffe car, the one with the occupants who duck their head to clear low bridges etc???
Cheers,
Andrew.
The GPV reminds me of the old Triang model that would burst apart when triggered from the lineside. Swift Sixteen's fan powered loco-thing has also got that quirky Triang pedigree - now who's going to build the giraffe car, the one with the occupants who duck their head to clear low bridges etc???
Cheers,
Andrew.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:05 am
Very nice and funny !
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:54 pm
Thanks for posting my model of Emett's 'Neptune'. This is as close as possibly anyone could get of the original as there are no drawings , only photographs of the loco working on the FT&O miniature passenger carrying line (15inch gauge) at the Festival of Britain Exhibition in 1951.METHSSNIFFER:89519 wrote:
This model was entered in another category at MOTY as it was of a prototype with IC power. (It was Highly Commended)
My winning entry for the Gordon Diplock Trophy was 'The Early Morning Milk Train' taken directly from one of Emett's cartoons.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:39 am
Morning Milk Train' taken directly from one of Emett's cartoons.
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When I see this pic I really like milk!
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:28 pm
Are you familiar with Emett's cartoon drawings?
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:51 am
http://www.rowlandemett.com/Peter Butler:89674 wrote:Are you familiar with Emett's cartoon drawings?
Tim
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:00 am
I am a member of the Society. Anyone interested in Rowland Emett's brilliant creations should join this on-line free Society which is studying the life and times of Emett and publishing a newsletter to download regularly.11thHour:89714 wrote:http://www.rowlandemett.com/Peter Butler:89674 wrote:Are you familiar with Emett's cartoon drawings?
Tim