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Posted on 16/07/21 08:28:06 AM

Steve Caplin
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Challenge 866:The bank job

I noticed this incredibly cute bank building in the town of Stalham, Norfolk, a few weeks ago. I was also surprised by the fact that whole two of the windows are painted black, the door is white, and one window is white and grey.

As banks go, however, it doesn't look particularly burglarproof. How would you beef up its security? Or if you're of a more criminal disposition, how would you go about relieving it of its treasures?

High res is here.

Posted on 16/07/21 9:43:41 PM

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Re: Challenge 866:The bank job - The new security arrives

Hopefully back on proper form this week. I really didn't know what to do with this rather unprepossessing little bank ......... so I just had fun!

This was harder than it looks. Surprisingly, despite a lot of research, I simply couldn't find a street to, even remotely, tie in with the bank. So, in the end, I had to build my own from multiple images.

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Posted on 16/07/21 11:35:40 PM

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Wow, really nice David... fwiw, I prefer to be taken 'alive'...

Posted on 16/07/21 11:38:17 PM

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"WE ROB BANKS!"

Posted on 17/07/21 05:07:42 AM

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Re: Challenge 866:The bank job

David, thats a great fit. Well done

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Posted on 17/07/21 08:16:08 AM

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Re: Challenge 866:The bank job - The new security arrives

DavidMac wrote:
Hopefully back on proper form this week. I really didn't know what to do with this rather unprepossessing little bank ......... so I just had fun!

This was harder than it looks. Surprisingly, despite a lot of research, I simply couldn't find a street to, even remotely, tie in with the bank. So, in the end, I had to build my own from multiple images.

Looks good, hope ou and the family are safe and dry.

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Posted on 17/07/21 08:26:45 AM

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lwc wrote:
Wow, really nice David... fwiw, I prefer to be taken 'alive'...

But you're fetching a very good price for the day.

Funny we should both have transported this quaint little bank to period USA. It seems to fit comfortably.

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Posted on 17/07/21 09:58:36 AM

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Brilliant, David, one of your very best!

Posted on 17/07/21 11:03:57 AM

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http://vimeo.com/576134997

I beefed up security by adding bars to the windows but you know..where there is a will there's a way

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Posted on 17/07/21 11:41:02 AM

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Explosive stuff from Anna. Made me laugh. And that aint easy.

Posted on 17/07/21 2:29:52 PM

lwc
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DavidMac wrote:
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Funny we should both have transported this quaint little bank to period USA. It seems to fit comfortably.

Yes, a very typical design for banks in 'Small-town' USA during the early to mid 1900s'.

Posted on 17/07/21 3:13:10 PM

michael sinclair
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HELP! I'm running out of Gold Stars

Perfect David: one of your best!

Anna that is so professional: the way the bank notes kept swirling towards you is sublimely wonderful!

PS: I did notice your clouds going at "Mach 2", and only michael sinclair is alowed to have his clouds going at Mach 2

Posted on 17/07/21 8:26:07 PM

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Re: Challenge 866:The bank job - The new security arrives

vibeke wrote:

.... hope you and the family are safe and dry.

We are fine. The Netherlands to the north has problems and south eastern Belgium too - in places very severe.

Thanks for asking. We are on high ground and the weather, after four days of rain, is beautiful and warm and sunny. But these things do sound a warning. With the leak in our roof still unresolved the last few days have been an interesting exercise in bucket emptying.

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Posted on 17/07/21 8:29:39 PM

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tooquilos wrote:
I beefed up security by adding bars to the windows but you know..where there is a will there's a way

Wot? No Tom Cruise?

Lovely Anna. Fun!

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Posted on 18/07/21 09:12:21 AM

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Re: Challenge 866:The bank job

This was a branch of Barclays and the windows at the front were white. Clearly another step in the demise of branch banking and I'd guess, like many others, it will become a coffee shop or pizza parlour with the most secure food store on the high street.

Posted on 18/07/21 11:34:01 AM

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Welcome back, Nick. Long time no see. Clearly you have researched this, so I will repaint the front window.

Posted on 18/07/21 11:45:35 AM

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For all you fans of Michael Caine

http://vimeo.com/576425504

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Posted on 18/07/21 2:03:16 PM

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Fabulous Gordon. Did Mr Sinclair have a hand in the pyrotechnics??

Posted on 18/07/21 3:57:16 PM

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Thanks Nick

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Posted on 18/07/21 8:37:26 PM

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GKB wrote:
For all you fans of Michael Caine

Great gordon. Sadly I have to say I saw it coming the moment I saw your opening image. It's such a classic line!

But nicely done on your part!

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