SiC Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Pretty sure you're really just at Deep Sea World aquarium. 🧐 Matty, Scruffy Bodger, Saabnut and 5 others 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Saabnut said: Fascinating to watch, they were actually playing together This is not porn. This is Deep Sea porn. Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 nick cousteau Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 That's well cool. What sort of shark is that? Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Sorry, no idea on the type of shark apart from a grey one. I have asked here but no one seems to know. I apologise for the lack of car content on this thread at the moment, but my excuse is that the nearest car is about 150 miles away.... Today we spent waiting on weather although we have managed to return to work in the last hour. Earlier we had a visit from the SAR helicopter who wanted to borrow our back deck for a winch exercise. I suggested as they had the bait on the wire we should try and catch the shark, but I was over-ruled. (the bait can be seen next to the crane below the cabin in this picture) GMcD, Coprolalia, Zelandeth and 17 others 11 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Still here on day 23 of a 13 day job We are doing groundbreaking work here by doing underwater flange (bolted) connections on pipelines but without using divers. Obviously we predicted problems as it is a steep learning curve, but the first connection went smoothly if a little slow, a few hours more than expected. The second connection did the same, but as we were tensioning the bolts one component on the tool failed. This is the only tried and trusted component on the tool, and has been used for many years in many applications without issue. It had to be pressurised to 1350 bar, and held for 10 seconds, after which the job was done apart from tidying up. It let go at 1290 bar So far it has cost us 2 full days and we still have not got the tool back on deck, although we are almost ready to lift, but the weather has now come up and will stop the lifting operations. Predicted end date is now Saturday evening, I think this is optimistic! As a little light relief, they moved the drill rig the other day puddlethumper, The_Equalizer, rainagain and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 And one of close up working to the platform. For scale, the vessel crane is a 250tonne, 40m reach job. mat_the_cat, Matty, sdkrc and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back_For_More Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I'm betting I'm not the only one who'd gladly have that photo on a wall at home fella. If you have a hi res version and you're OK with me using it at my place...... Would that be OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 how much chod can you fit on the helo? currently on boat to the mainland ( ) and i didnt go in the duty free when i saw in the cafe that a brew was 3.70 glad i brought a 2L bottle of water from the car just have to be hungry till i get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I could never work on a rig, but I'd love to visit one one day. Awesome feats of engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Crackers said: I could never work on a rig, but I'd love to visit one one day. Awesome feats of engineering. You can already! At least until November. https://g.co/kgs/dyiAw1 Cookiesouwest, mk2_craig, HarmonicCheeseburger and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, SiC said: You can already! At least until November. https://g.co/kgs/dyiAw1 Have you been? I want too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 39 minutes ago, Cookiesouwest said: Have you been? I want too Not yet. Walked past twice but queues were quite long. I'll go on my lunch during the day or early evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Back_For_More said: I'm betting I'm not the only one who'd gladly have that photo on a wall at home fella. If you have a hi res version and you're OK with me using it at my place...... Would that be OK? No problem at all. The original is 4.7 meg, pm me your email address and I will send you a copy. Back_For_More 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Still here, still fixing broken bits, still hoping it will all be over soon! I have been busy looking up sources for parts for the next 3 projects but cannot order anything as I need to check part numbers and the old bits are a long way away! Today, one of the crew had to go home in a hurry, so we had a paraffin budgie on deck. Whilst we are fully equiped for these occasions, it is actually a rare event as crew changes are planned around port calls, and any emergency parts tend to be taken to the platform by either supply boat or chopper depending on urgency them craned onboard. Apologies for the rubbish photos, but taken as screen grabs from the vessel system. Dyslexic Viking, HarmonicCheeseburger, timolloyd and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 "paraffin budgie" - never heard that before... So budgie smugglers are actually smugglers in a helicopter 🚁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 a parafin budgie is usually a description of a aircraft operated by loganair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 The last day was a bit of a grueller, with a 32 hour shift to end it off. Still home now. Yesterday was a write off as I kept falling asleep on the sofa and waking to a cold coffee! Today has been hectic. First, this can only mean one thing. Yes, tomorrow is a kollekshun day. The first of three I have organised today Tomorrows is local - only about 90 miles away. The second is next week, and is further affield at 320 miles away and will involve trains, overnighting and a drive back in a car I have not seen and has a reputation of being probably the most unreliable car on the road. The third will probably be next month and is a non runner in France. WCPGW? Six-cylinder, puddlethumper, Sunny Jim and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 "The third will probably be next month and is a non runner in France." Not the Range Rover that was on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Thatwas nice - a day that went to plan First stop was my friends in Perth where the doors were aligned and the front wings fitted to my Disco 1 so that is now ready to go for paint. With that done, more tea was drunk then off to rainy Fife to meet up with @The Moog where he very kindly let me take his BMW i3 I think it is for a drive. I have to say for a modern, never mind an electric, it was very impressive. With that done, the purchase was loaded And back home I went, and apart from heavy Friday evening traffic in Dundee it was a pleasant run. beko1987, LightBulbFun, 320touring and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 9/28/2022 at 7:18 PM, Saabnut said: Still here, still fixing broken bits, still hoping it will all be over soon! I have been busy looking up sources for parts for the next 3 projects but cannot order anything as I need to check part numbers and the old bits are a long way away! Today, one of the crew had to go home in a hurry, so we had a paraffin budgie on deck. Whilst we are fully equiped for these occasions, it is actually a rare event as crew changes are planned around port calls, and any emergency parts tend to be taken to the platform by either supply boat or chopper depending on urgency them craned onboard. Apologies for the rubbish photos, but taken as screen grabs from the vessel system. jarstein is heading from norge to curlew - wtf is curlew watching chicory tip just now i want the bass guys tank top lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, hairnet said: jarstein is heading from norge to curlew - wtf is curlew watching chicory tip just now i want the bass guys tank top lol Curlew is an oil field in the central north sea, UK sector, roughly in line with Tyneside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Saabnut said: nicholas - youre nuts The Moog, Saabnut and davehedgehog31 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 nicholas - youre nutsIt's a wee gem. Glad to see it going to a good home. Flat4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 minute ago, The Moog said: 1 hour ago, hairnet said: nicholas - youre nuts It's a wee gem. Glad to see it going to a good home. huv ye tha accent noo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Took the AX for a first drive yesterday and overall pretty good. The ride is very crashy as expected as it has lowering springs on the front. Went past my tame Citroen fondler who gave it the once over. The lowered springs have been fitted because new standard diesel ones seem to be NLA, and my friend noted that they are causing problems, with a CV boot having become detached and more worryingly, the brake pipe clears the driveshaft by about 1mm, and shows sign of being in contact from time to time. He thinks diesel 106 springs should fit, so going to look into that, but it is being relegated to emergency transport mode until the brake pipe is away from danger. On the motorway heading to collect the AX, I had a bit of a moment when a lorry pulled into the second lane in front of me requiring an emergency brake, at which the trailer showed its lack of brakes by pushing the hyundai sideways across the road! Eek. So today I decided to have a look see what is going on Wheels off, I could not get the hub nuts to move, apparently they should be torqued to 260lb ft and as these have been untouched since new 14 years ago, they were F tight! Whent to see a friend and borrowed his 3/4 drive socket set which had a 46mm socket. That and a scaffold pole got them moving, although considerable effort was required. With those off, the drums were easily removed. Inside, everything seemed to be free and moving but I have never seen 4 sets of shoes with zero friction material left! In addition, the cables are seized so I have ordered a complete overhaul kit. Probably overkill, but at £265 delivered it should provide another 14 years service. DVee8, mercedade, lesapandre and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 9:36 PM, hairnet said: huv ye tha accent noo? Och Aye Glad you caught that on the AX. Once the ride is sorted I think it will be a great car. Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 15 hours ago, Saabnut said: I have never seen 4 sets of shoes with zero friction material left! I doubt it wore away.. more likely the shoes rusted and the friction material fell off, only to be munched up by the drums and then ejected as dust. Seen it many times on trailer brakes. lesapandre and Saabnut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 New brake cables, shoes etc arrived late this afternoon so will get on with that on my return. Tommorrow I head sarf on my second collection in a week so thought I would document it here for anyone desperate enough to need a distraction Tonight I had to pack the full kit for collecting a car renowned for its reliability* Dyslexic Viking, Six-cylinder, mk2_craig and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Breakfast dome, HarmonicCheeseburger, Rust Collector and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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