Hobbies and Pastimes

Hi folks,

Just wondered what else others get up to in there spare time other than model boat building and sailing

Here are a few of my other interests

Brewing beer this is my old set up, I'm in the process of building a completely new set up. this shot in in and old caravan I have but had to get a little more scientific so have built a totally new room in and onto my shed. All I brew is a full grain mash, definitely no kits but kits are a good way to start



The boil.


The results.


Classic cars is another, started life as a mechanic so it natural that this hobby follows.

Austin A30 1955.


Used in all weather.


Ford 300E van awaiting attention, this is truly a barn fine, mother and daughter were to only previous owners.




Also collect Automobilia.

 









and much much more

Varied interest Paul, I thought something to do with car workshop.
I did think panel beaters equipment in the background one of your My Eileen post pic's.

Here's one of my other hobbies.
I do these. 1/6th scale RC Tanks and Vehicles WW2
My Panther Ausf G Turret No 122
Clean when new.




Dirty as it should be well used.

Very nice, what actual physical dimensions are they, looks quite large.

It takes three people to lift off the ground safely. I have ramps to drive it under its own power into the back of the car.
Regards.
Brian.

Must be big then 4footish long ?

The battery is 12v 85amp hr that is heavey enough on it's own.
I'll run a tape over it later. Damp, misserable & cold outside.
Brian

My toy
A Renault 10 I built as rehab after Pituitary surgery Should Have left it at the 65hp R16TS engine as when I finished it was Supercharged EFI'd and water injected Dynoed at 160hp not bragging but I did everything except the Camshaft and the distributor.
3 laps of the nearest Hillclimb circuit I'was reminded by my spine why I'm on disability    couldn't handle the G forces this monster made It sold a week later Good memories  though.

That’s some toy Damien
What pity it had to go!

Yeah it was but after the 3 laps I could feel my heart beating real hard in my lower spine I couldn't even put it back on the trailer my wife had to and she drove the 120km home.
I really enjoyed the build & only did it because other Renault car club members said it couldn't be done never could let a dare go by   

If you would like to view other pic's click on a pic & it will open the photobucket folder of all my Renault stuff.

Damien

Great piccy’s, you didn‘t build it on the kitchen table then.

A dare!!! always the proverbial red rag!
We are amongst the blessed few having a multi tasking wife.

Sept 2008 I had major surgery with 9 months experimental aggressive follow up chemo.
July 2009 my wife knowing we always supported one particular w/end model show.
Friday morning she hitched up our 4 berth touring caravan packed in some models off we went.
Arriving at the show camping park mid afternoon, she then set it up including the awning single handed.
Saturday pre show set up our models on the tables.
Sunday pm end of show packed everything in their transporting boxes.
Back at the campsite took down the awning with help from friends.
Monday midday hitched up and drove back home.
That was the first time she had towed anything with the car let alone a sizable caravan.
Wives particularly if they are modellers as well. Arrrh bliss.

that beer looks exceedingly tasty...........am going to start again myself after a layoff for 35 years after Christmas....see how it goes........onluy kit brewing though, lol.

   Hate the stuff with a passion     Once in a blue moon I'll have a local white rum & cola.

Just recalled I used to make Ginger beer it was a was a good drop I put 2 dried raisins in each bottle before sealing the each bottles when opened was enough to get you beyond the legal limit  to drive.

My wife put a stop to it after our young son got blotto one day while we looking

Aside from model boating, let me introduce to you my stress reliever;

wish I could play one of those......sadly I am absolutely useless at music, can't read a note and now arthritic in both hands the only picking I can do is nose picking, lol

I also brew my own Beer!!! ,aswell as films,music,Landrovers/offroading and my rc tank 1/16th scale Tiger 1.Also my other main big hobbie is Sea fishing.