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If I don't manage to arrange a pool for STIA.....

 
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fcrammond


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:50 pm    Post subject: If I don't manage to arrange a pool for STIA..... Reply with quote

Well there's always the Minipool, AKA The Static Testing Tank. This has the advantage of being able to be used indoors. Not a bad thing in February.


It also means you can see what is going on underwater


It just hasn't got a very long run.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got to have a go on that
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will a Basset Lowke Streamlinier fit in there?/
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The tank measures 1060x170mm (that's 41 3/4 X 6 3/4 in English). How big is a BL Streamlinier (sic)?
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DAM DAM DAM DAM ITS NOT WIDE ENOUGH. Its long enoug but only 2 or 3" to spare.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting concept
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Be brave James, we'll have a bigger pool at STIA. Suggest you keep a lookout for some of those chemical handwarmers.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ill run it in there
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I need to buy a boat first!!

Should I buy a small one or a large one Fred ??
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Minor1PJG wrote:
I need to buy a boat first!!

Should I buy a small one or a large one Fred ??


It isnt size, its quantity. The question is, How Many Should I get?
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This has been the problem throughout my steam collecting.

Just another one would complement those I have already so well.

Can a collection ever be complete?
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Minor1PJG wrote:
Can a collection ever be complete?


Depends what you are collecting!
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was thinking of Steam Toys
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Minor1PJG wrote:
I was thinking of Steam Toys


But..... locos , statics, verticals, launches, Mamod, Bowman, Mersey,German, Jensen, Australian, everything else..........

I think I know the answer- EVERYTHING

Thats my trouble too
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