Archive for The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum The Original Unofficial Toy Steam Forum Established 2006 The biggest, most popular steam forum around! Accept NO imitations! We have a growing community of regular posting members who chat about all aspects of toy and model steam.          The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Restorations willsy new one won this today as soon as turns up strip it and a bloody good clean does anyone know what sort of agge it is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...sPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012 Les Marsh Congratulations, how did you do with the other one you were bidding on?? willsy didnt get the flat base and gonna wait bit longer to rebid on the really tatty looking one johnreid I think that is one of the later SE1As, real fun engine too.  I would place it from the late 70s. Someone correct me if I am wrong. I think all that one needs is a good cleaning and a burner. I sure enjoy mine. Mister Occlusion Right manky little thing, though all that muck and filth have probably preserved it well I really like the SE series.  Readily available for good prices and lots of fun. Nick Is that oil on there?  If it is, there shouldn't be any rust near that engine. shaygetz Sweet...just enough crusty to make it pretty. johnreid Some soapy water, some Brasso, some T Cut and some Car Wax and that one will look brand new Mamodmans Web Page has real good cleaning instructions, that one isnt as bad as you all are making it sound, it is just very dirty. A cleanup not a Resto is needed. Wallace Nice engine.   The date range for this would be 1967-1976. It looks like it takes a meths burner. If takes a solid fuel burner, it would be 1977 model willsy its turned up and looking rather black also has still got its meths burner which was not stated in the listing but not complaining. also what is the best way to clean the boiler on these do i need to unsolder the pipe work to make it easier or are there other ways. cheers will Les Marsh Personally I would not unsolder any of the pipework unless it was absolutely necessary. willsy so prob best to work around it then Les Marsh If possible, unless you are good at soldering. johnreid I would work around it, it will clean of more easily than you think too, just a bit of elbow grease and some polish. I think the polish that says not to use on lacquered brass is the choice to use as the lacquer is probably on there and looking bad after repeated firings. erikl Congratulations with this engine wilsy! willsy wrote: its turned up and looking rather black also has still got its meths burner which was not stated in the listing but not complaining. also what is the best way to clean the boiler on these do i need to unsolder the pipe work to make it easier or are there other ways. cheers will I wouldn't unsolder anything, it's way easier to clean it (with brasso wadding) with the pipes on it (and you would make the boiler dirty again by soldering them back on) willsy just started cleaning the boiler and have discovered where the funnel joins the boiler it is dented is there anything i can do to get rid of the dent Mamodman123 willsy wrote: just started cleaning the boiler and have discovered where the funnel joins the boiler it is dented is there anything i can do to get rid of the dent Not without removing an end cap I don't think   willsy think will learn to live with the dent then Mamodman123 willsy wrote: think will learn to live with the dent then Probably best, unless it leaks from under the chimney? willsy will find out if leaks in few days when hopefully finished getting it all clean some sense it proper filthy. Nick Any pics of your work? Les Marsh willsy wrote: will find out if leaks in few days when hopefully finished getting it all clean some sense it proper filthy. I thought you would have steamed it before you cleaned it. willsy got a couple of pics but nothing fantastic and have run out of brasso means gotta buy some more Les Marsh Someone has stolen your fire box.   Les Marsh Look Mum, no hands. Les Marsh The backside looks nice and clean. Les Marsh Just wondering what part of Yeovil your from as I have an Aunt who lives in East Coker. willsy just up road from yeovil hospital. which comes in handy. fire box still soaking as was proper caked in nasty stuff but is coming on Les Marsh willsy wrote: just up road from yeovil hospital. which comes in handy. fire box still soaking as was proper caked in nasty stuff but is coming on Are you accident prone then? willsy i normally find a way to injure myself most of the time doing somethig stupid Les Marsh Just try not to burn yourself then.   Nick Good way to save on Mamod decals, run them without the firebox. Atticman Take care when polishing Willsy, its easy to disturb the soldered pipes sometimes  esp if suspending them unsupported.... Some of the Mamod soldering started of well weak Then having polished it youve gotta get it dirty soldering   John Richards Cleaning steamer If it was me I`d drop her in a container of White Vinegar for an hour she should come out spotless, This do`se a good job cleaning up a Copper Boiler when I build Steam Boilers. This will clean her out inside and out. Works for me. John. willsy boiler and pipework now good shiney and clean. brasso works like magic now just the rest  to clean now will post some pics later willsy here it is this is as clean as could get it which lots cleaner than when i got it shame the base paint wasnt fantastic Les Marsh That's a vast improvement. Well done, now you can steam it and make it dirty again. johnreid That is a real good job. The paint on the base just means that you do not have to be afraid to use it.   Nick It's blinding. Great Job! willsy gonna give it its first fireing later but may sell this one as other one in better condition Cranko I'll Have to wear the dark glasses next time i look at you posts            The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Restorations Page 1 of 1