Archive for The Motor Forum talking cars since 2006          The Motor Forum Forum Index -> Racing Posts TimR Watches I see the same dodgy looking watch guy was in the pre-podium room at Abu Dhabi although I didn't really notice what the drivers were wearing on the podium except Vettel who appeared to have an early '90s black casio on. Did anyone see Fisi getting interviewed briefly after his qualifying 'effort'? His watch appeared to be about the same size as his head. Humphrey The Pug Funny you should say that as I caught a glimpse of the guy handing out the hats and watches and I remarked to Tina, what a fantastic job as it's the same person at every race, I wonder what else he does? I didn't see Fischella's watch but I know that they can get huge, footballers wear some truly ridiculous watches, oh that reminds me I'm off to "On The Road" and Today I Saw. Big Blue Re: Watches TimR wrote: Did anyone see Fisi getting interviewed briefly after his qualifying 'effort'? His watch appeared to be about the same size as his head. Yeah, I caught a glimpse of that and laughed. Fuck my bananas, how soon before we see a race winner get handed his trophy and exceed the SWL of his own arms due to the weight of his watch??? Matt I suspect not many would wear the ghastly BRM watch on the back of this month's Performance Car. the other ct Matt wrote: I suspect not many would wear the ghastly BRM watch on the back of this month's Performance Car. Is that the same as the one on the last page of EVO? Only £17,800 http://www.thewatchgallery.co.uk/watch.asp?productid=4848 Giant the other ct wrote: Matt wrote: I suspect not many would wear the ghastly BRM watch on the back of this month's Performance Car. Is that the same as the one on the last page of EVO? Only £17,800 http://www.thewatchgallery.co.uk/watch.asp?productid=4848 I like that! Mark Giant wrote: the other ct wrote: Matt wrote: I suspect not many would wear the ghastly BRM watch on the back of this month's Performance Car. Is that the same as the one on the last page of EVO? Only £17,800 http://www.thewatchgallery.co.uk/watch.asp?productid=4848 I like that! Hideous. Matt It was that one. I do like the chequered effect on the case and even the strap, but that 'face' just befuddles me. Big TC the other ct wrote: I didn't know Meccano were doing watches these days. Big Blue Big TC wrote: the other ct wrote: I didn't know Meccano were doing watches these days. Looks like Lego Technik. Giant I love Lego Technik! Big TC I said Meccano due to my age, I think, as it was the only construction toy available when I was growing up (apart from basic lego bricks). I suppose Lego Technik has taken over now - but it does look like one of their kits, doesn't it? DaveGibson Big TC wrote: I said Meccano due to my age, I think, as it was the only construction toy available when I was growing up ......... You mean you never had Bayko or Brickplayer? Big Blue Linka. Plaster of paris brickwork Dr. Hfuhruhurr Never heard of any of those. Had Meccano and Lego, mostly, though this was old skool Lego, where the only deviation from standard brick style was wheels. TimR I know someone whose kid plays with sticklebricks. Didn't know you still got them. I remember the Linka stuff. DaveGibson With Bayko you built a skeleton using steel rods inserted into a base plate and then slotted bricks / windows, doors, etc onto the rods then added the roof plates afterwrds. Brickplayer comprised small bricks (like real bricks) which you stuck together using a flour/water paste cement applied with a small trowel. To dismantle it you dropped your building into a bucket of water which dissolved the paste. Dr. Hfuhruhurr Those both sound fantastic - wish I'd had them. The dissolving cement in particular is a brilliant idea. Big TC DaveGibson wrote: Big TC wrote: I said Meccano due to my age, I think, as it was the only construction toy available when I was growing up ......... You mean you never had Bayko or Brickplayer? I've never heard of either of those But reading your other post makes them sound kinda cool! BeN That is well cool Dave. And to think I had to contend with Play Doh... Dr. Hfuhruhurr BeN wrote: And to think I had to contend with Play Doh... With which you could make models of Homer Simpson? BeN I guess you're unfamiliar with it... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-Doh Dr. Hfuhruhurr Nah, I actually had some as a kid. Smells nice ... "him" ...tastes awful! Dr. Hfuhruhurr Valuable childhood lesson duly learned then? Big TC Play D'oh's dead easy to make yourself.......... Martin DaveGibson wrote: With Bayko you built a skeleton using steel rods inserted into a base plate and then slotted bricks / windows, doors, etc onto the rods then added the roof plates afterwrds. Brickplayer comprised small bricks (like real bricks) which you stuck together using a flour/water paste cement applied with a small trowel. To dismantle it you dropped your building into a bucket of water which dissolved the paste. Bayko is fantastic.  My dad had a huge amount as a kid and it was one of the few things his dad didn't give away when he left home.  I had many happy hours as a kid playing with it. TimR Martin wrote: Bayko is fantastic.  My dad had a huge amount as a kid and it was one of the few things his dad didn't give away when he left home.  I had many happy hours as a kid playing with it. +1 My gran had a load of Bayko stuff that I played with when I visited. She also had some early Dinky toys - mainly army trucks and a 4 wheel drive small tank (can't remember the name) - that had actual rubber wheels. Wonder whaat happened to them?        The Motor Forum Forum Index -> Racing Posts Page 1 of 1