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Not quite a ride on , but I have put this in the ride on section as there isn't really a relevant section for signs. I was having a few signs made up recently for the house and was so impressed this young guys work that I wondered if he would make me a few Wheelhorse logo signs , I picked them up yesterday and was delighted at how they came out . One of them has been polished to a mirror finish & the other has been brushed steel affect . They were made out of 4 mm stainless steel to are very strong and naturally will not rust . I am that impressed with them I am going to make one of them a clock and am also having others made up into clocks . let me know what you chaps think. Anyone that may be interested in a clock I will show you the finished product soon and if your interested you can let me know . As you can imagine , the steel is the thick grade quality and stainless isn't cheep so the clocks won't be a £10 cheapy . These particular signs are about 3 ft in length

Thanks Iain, it was painted with enamel. Neil's RJ is so close to being done I can almost taste the first test drive A few detail jobs, the points cover was missing a gasket so I had to make one... The exhaust was missing a clamp and little doo dat that clamps between the exhaust and frame... Sorted The foot pegs didn't have the optional? foot rest thingys (I don't even know if RJ's could be ordered with them?) so Nigel put some rubber shrink wrap stuff over the pegs to give a bit of grip and stop the paint wearing away. Sorry Neil, a change of plan for the wheels... We thought gold would look much better and Nigel had all these cans of wheel paint kicking around you see.......... Only kidding A second coat is needed at this point.. As is first coating the other side Wheels second coated and bolted back on...... I can't help but grin every time I look at the RJ

My c195, love to run this thing. The 3 point is very handy!

The standard rear wheels on the C-121, (Black Horse), though fitted with ag tyres, are a little wide for ploughing. The earlier narrower wheels tend to be a bit hard to come by. I acquired a pair of 700 x 12 ag tyres off the Fife Pooman. These had come off a walk behind and practically new. Tubes with them as well. Bit narrow for the standard wheels, but as I had some spare wheels a plan was formed. People widen wheels, so how about going t'other way? Off to a local engineering firm with a pair of wheels. A week later I had six wheel parts and my wallet £20 lighter. Today I had some workshop time and started to build them up. Gavin who had machined them for me, had marked them up. So each half would match it's respective other half. The cut out centre pieces I cut through once to make a band that would hold the two halves in position. Yes, I know. I should have taken a photo. The band was placed round the two wheel halves and clamped in position. I only used one G clamp, as I only had one big enough and moved it round as I tacked the band in place. With both wheels done and the welds cleaned up a bit, the result is below. Not pretty I know, but they will be. Next job is to clean off the old paint. One job I really enjoy.

Picked up another ride last year for Grandsons to "work" with.

Used for drilling all the tiny holes for the needle to pass through when stitching the linen covering over the wings and fuselage of Sopwith Camels 🐫

Looks like I need to book a trip to Kent very soon & maybe catch a bit of sight seeing at the same time . quick favour chaps , had a little thought , instead of sticking the decals on is it possible to stick the decals to a piece of magnetic paper ,so that I can just flip them on and off , if that makes sense . amazing job chaps, you should be very proud of yourselves , top draw .

Very nice

Deciding not to alter things to much, I cut off the folded edge of the foot plate and that has give 3/8" to 1/2" of clearance for the tyre. Next, out with the jigsaw and I opened up the hole for the fuel tank filler cap . Put everything back together and time for a photo shoot. And a comparison photo. By 'eck! Wasn't expecting that much difference. 3-1/4" difference. That throws up another problem. Getting enough ploughing depth. Maximum I will be able to get is just over 4" deep. Could be another addition to the Black Horse topic.

Drew a blank on the weights. Guess they have all be snapped up by body builder types. Got the wheels top coated today. Got told they looked like new. Then got asked when I was going to do the patio by her studio. Got them fitted as well. Spacers made and fitted to lift the fender by 7/8th". This showed up three more things to modify. (1) The hole for the filler cap needs to be opened up. You can't get hold of the cap now. (2) The tyre fouls the back edge of the foot plate. Needs the edge trimmed and/or bent forward. (3) Also the front bottom edge of the fender will need to be altered, to allow the foot plate back to be bent forward.

Got the tyres and tubes fitted today. Chunky!

Some of the guys here have been talking about jigsaw puzzles they and or there wives have been putting together so I though I would show you guys some pictures of my wife's currant project.

Two coats of primer and one of grey top coat applied today. If I've time in the morning, I'll take the tyre and tubes to be fitted. Then they'll be masked up and give a couple of top coats of silver.

It looks absolutely fabulous Ian, you are doing a great job. Are you using spraying with cellulose? Iain

Bit more done now. Wheels all cleaned up over the last couple of days. Had to do it the hard way, as damp air and the need for a bigger compressor, didn't allow the use of the blast cabinet. Electric drill and rotary wire brushes. Not a bad job if I do say mesel'. The valve holes had to be opened out to allow for the tube valve. The centres were then treated to some filler, (NOT the cement, Chris), either side of the bands to do away with any sharp edges. Smoothed off then taped. I was going to prime them, but rain stopped play.