Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
- stonehead887
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Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
So after what has been for many many people difficult and challenging times, seemingly with nowhere to and nothing to but wait, I have taken the first opportunity to spend a few quality hours with my dad.
As many of you know now, I have posted quite a few stories of stuff we done. After what feels like a lost year, I am gonna make up for it now.
Been planning to build a new watch box to house my Bell and Ross collection, aviation inspired so who better than my dad, former RAF Halton tinbasher.
First order of the day was to 'borrow' a suitable base and then to template the basic shapes.
I will hopefully keep this story updated as it progresses.
Stay safe all and make it count
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As many of you know now, I have posted quite a few stories of stuff we done. After what feels like a lost year, I am gonna make up for it now.
Been planning to build a new watch box to house my Bell and Ross collection, aviation inspired so who better than my dad, former RAF Halton tinbasher.
First order of the day was to 'borrow' a suitable base and then to template the basic shapes.
I will hopefully keep this story updated as it progresses.
Stay safe all and make it count
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
This is awesome and leading the pack for post of the year
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Subscribed. This should be good.
Post of the year last year was the motorcycle ride thread. So much awesomeness!
Post of the year last year was the motorcycle ride thread. So much awesomeness!
Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
Excellent!! Huge congrats; have fun
I’ve been double vaccinated and most of my coworkers and friends have as well... we are starting to socialize again and it’s been awesome
I’ve been double vaccinated and most of my coworkers and friends have as well... we are starting to socialize again and it’s been awesome
VR/
Paul
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Paul
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
Spend as much time with Dad as you can!
"We'd better synchronize our watches."
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
I'm in, looking forward to updates.
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
Reconnaissance Mission, otherwise known as looting expedition, at the local aviation museum where my dad volunteers.
Loads of inspiration and ideas for the watch box, really looking forward to this build
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Loads of inspiration and ideas for the watch box, really looking forward to this build
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
Nice to see stuff like this- looking forward to the updates.
Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
This is great! Looking forward to seeing more.
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
That is awesome, and will be following this one for updates.
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
Hey guys
Hope everyone is keeping safe. Today marks 1 year since first lockdown in UK.
Time then for an update on my latest watch box.
My dad is buying 22 gauge metal to start cutting the outer panels and we shall rivet them together and on, like an aircraft skin.
Inside is taking shape, I have made the base frame that will hold my Bell and Ross collection (obviously I need to buy another square on).
First fit I am rather pleased with, the watches are positioned and pretty much as I had in mind. I shall not reveal just yet how it will be finished on the inside.
I have some aviation plaques that I will see if they fit. The deep embossed one I think I will try and infill with matt black paint and polish raised letters.
(Enjoy the boat tail and books) ... I used to have a '71
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Hope everyone is keeping safe. Today marks 1 year since first lockdown in UK.
Time then for an update on my latest watch box.
My dad is buying 22 gauge metal to start cutting the outer panels and we shall rivet them together and on, like an aircraft skin.
Inside is taking shape, I have made the base frame that will hold my Bell and Ross collection (obviously I need to buy another square on).
First fit I am rather pleased with, the watches are positioned and pretty much as I had in mind. I shall not reveal just yet how it will be finished on the inside.
I have some aviation plaques that I will see if they fit. The deep embossed one I think I will try and infill with matt black paint and polish raised letters.
(Enjoy the boat tail and books) ... I used to have a '71
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
Hey guys
Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I have made some more progress on the new watch box.
Got the watch holder covered in black vinyl. Pretty pleased with the outcome. Insides are also covered to protect watches when putting in slots.
Black screws in corners is a nod to Bell and Ross design.
Its all screwed and glued together and for now just popped in. Thinking of adding some 5mm red,green and clear diodes for lighting.
I am hoping I can see my dad again soon in a few weeks and we can get some sheet metal cut and riveted
Hasn't cost me a penny so far. Everything either 'liberated', upcycled or had in the garage
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Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I have made some more progress on the new watch box.
Got the watch holder covered in black vinyl. Pretty pleased with the outcome. Insides are also covered to protect watches when putting in slots.
Black screws in corners is a nod to Bell and Ross design.
Its all screwed and glued together and for now just popped in. Thinking of adding some 5mm red,green and clear diodes for lighting.
I am hoping I can see my dad again soon in a few weeks and we can get some sheet metal cut and riveted
Hasn't cost me a penny so far. Everything either 'liberated', upcycled or had in the garage
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
Damn! That looks super cool! Excellent job on it.
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
That’s so cool!! Great job
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Re: Doing stuff with my old man - aka, breaking lockdown blues
Another update.
Got some lights fitted and mocked up a cardboard template of the strap/ tool tray that will be hidden at the back
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Got some lights fitted and mocked up a cardboard template of the strap/ tool tray that will be hidden at the back
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