Hi from Dorset

Hi from Dorset

This topic has 9 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 29 April 2017 at 21:57 by Martin Faulkner.

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28 April 2017 at 18:20 #40084
MARTIN MONCKTON
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28 April 2017 at 18:20 #295399
MARTIN MONCKTON
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Hello everyone i am novice to model engineering! A farmer by trade but have spent my spare time restoring military landrovers. However i inherited an unfinished 5 inch gauge Maid of Kent model started by my Grandfather in 1948 which i would love to complete and see steaming , I remember as a child seeing it run on compressed air . It would be nice to meet someone on here who could give some help and advice so i could get started with this project . Regards Martin
28 April 2017 at 20:13 #295411
Bob Perkins
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Hi Martin

Welcome. Where abouts in Dorset are you?

Bob..
28 April 2017 at 20:15 #295412
MW
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Welcome Martin,

This is a great community to be a part of.

Michael W
29 April 2017 at 08:01 #295450
MARTIN MONCKTON
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Posted by Bob Perkins on 28/04/2017 20:13:59:

Hi Martin

Welcome. Where abouts in Dorset are you?

Bob..

Hi Bob, I live 3 miles south of Shaftesbury at Hartgrove .Regards Martin
29 April 2017 at 09:18 #295458
Neil Wyatt
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Hello Martin

Welcome to the forum.

You're not the only car restorer to pass this way!

Neil
29 April 2017 at 16:59 #295503
Bob Perkins
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Hi Martin

We have an active club in Yeovil, which is not too far from you. Have a look at our website http://www.wydmes.org.uk. There are details of running days, other events and contacts. You would be more than welcome to come for a look around and see what we do. The will be plenty of advice and expertise available to help you with your maid of Kent.

Regards

Bob
29 April 2017 at 21:38 #295540
MARTIN MONCKTON
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Hi Bob, Thank you for the link , i will try to pop over to the running day next saturday the 6 th may. Regards Martin
29 April 2017 at 21:50 #295544
Bob Perkins
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That's fine, you can away send me a message via the contact form on the website site, as I maintain that. I can always let you have my contact number if you need it.

Bob..
29 April 2017 at 21:57 #295545
Martin Faulkner
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Hello and welcome.

A landy man, you must be one of the best welders around. Lol

Keep us posted on your progress and good luck.
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