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BOWMAN M122 in the sun!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:16 pm    Post subject: BOWMAN M122 in the sun! Reply with quote

Since its so uncommonly nice here at the moment, ie the sun is out, I'd though I'd take a few pics of my M122, natural light is the best! John C has supplied me with an oiler (thanks!! ) - all I need now is a tap for it!

Took these a bit earlier . . . . enjoy.

The M122 engine is a pleasing lump!





My own pipework . . .


Modified with Meccano gears . . .




£50 burner lamp!!!( )


In my eye this is close to toy steam perfection, the lines are just superb, unbeatable . . .




One of my decal/stickers . . .




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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I want one
Weathers glorious up the A38 aswell, i thoought it always rained in plymouth
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mj wrote:
I want one
Weathers glorious up the A38 aswell, i thoought it always rained in plymouth


Aye it does, great day to take pics . . .

The M122 is just my fave Bowman . . .
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn that looks good

Must be one of your favourite engines Mike

Bits that stick out for me are the burner (nice brass) and the double cylinders with oiler covers! Certainly beefs up the whole engine Mike! I thought I was done with buying Bowmans Definately not

The quality in these pre-war engines is just amazing and a true living example of the best engines ever designed/built!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mamodman123 wrote:
Damn that looks good

Must be one of your favourite engines Mike

Bits that stick out for me are the burner (nice brass) and the double cylinders with oiler covers! Certainly beefs up the whole engine Mike! I thought I was done with buying Bowmans Definately not

The quality in these pre-war engines is just amazing and a true living example of the best engines ever designed/built!


Aye - its the 'looker' of the Bowman range! the sports coupe so to speak!!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SPOKESMAN wrote:
Mamodman123 wrote:
Damn that looks good

Must be one of your favourite engines Mike

Bits that stick out for me are the burner (nice brass) and the double cylinders with oiler covers! Certainly beefs up the whole engine Mike! I thought I was done with buying Bowmans Definately not

The quality in these pre-war engines is just amazing and a true living example of the best engines ever designed/built!


Aye - its the 'looker' of the Bowman range! the sports coupe so to speak!!


Bet it doesn't run too badly either
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've only run it once after the rebuild - once I get a tap for it Ill run it again . . .
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I've only run it once after the rebuild - once I get a tap for it Ill run it again . . .


Almost everone on these forums are looking for Bowman oiler taps
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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SPOKESMAN wrote:
I've only run it once after the rebuild - once I get a tap for it Ill run it again . . .


Almost everone on these forums are looking for Bowman oiler taps


Ive asked Steve if he'll make a couple . . . .
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Should complete the look Mike! Definately worth doing
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aye,I need one for my M135 too, If I was really picky I would do the filler plug and whistel handle too . . .
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mj wrote:
I want one
Weathers glorious up the A38 aswell, i thoought it always rained in plymouth


So do I, or at least all of one, mine is the "stripped for racing" version



Weathers glorious down the A30 as well
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aye - John's is the lightweight 'racing' version with the streamlined finish!!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mamodman123 wrote:
SPOKESMAN wrote:
I've only run it once after the rebuild - once I get a tap for it Ill run it again . . .


Almost everone on these forums are looking for Bowman oiler taps


Easiest bit of a Bowman to loose
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

John Chapman wrote:
Mamodman123 wrote:
SPOKESMAN wrote:
I've only run it once after the rebuild - once I get a tap for it Ill run it again . . .


Almost everone on these forums are looking for Bowman oiler taps


Easiest bit of a Bowman to loose


Aye, they just fall out . . . .
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