Mamodman123
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Pre-war Se3Managed to get this on ebay a couple of weeks ago, took its time to arrive, anyway for those that didn't see it on ebay it was the one that was listed a few months ago and sold for about 200 i think.
Anyway here are some pictures in the condition it arrived in.
He also sent me the original base (cut into 2) I managed to remove enough of the dulux to see some darker red under. The paint job it arrived with isn't really great, it looks ok but its mega mega thin, some bits have already chipped off where the firebox has moved around a bit. Frames are the original paint so I will leave them as they are in good condition and mainly because I don't have a decent match.
Everthing else is ok and will upload the video of the steaming later  and also restoration pictures 
obviously its not as good as the one that went last week on ebay but for half the price I'm not going to complain 
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bessytractor
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well done James, looks proper good! At last your SE4 has a "mate"
Looking forward to seeing going!
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johnreid
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Wow, that turned out nicely.
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James
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Eeeeee lad that's rate good!
If you want to give it a home in Lincolnshire...
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pauly
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its great  
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Sandman
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Nice one MM.
Looking forward to the video mate.
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steamyjim
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Well done MM!!!!
A brilliant engine!
Looking forward to a video 
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Mamodman123
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Cheers guys
These are the pictures when I first got it.
It's not "done" yet
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pauly
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what are you going to do to it.
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Mamodman123
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| pauly wrote: | | what are you going to do to it. |
Re-paint the base the darker hobbies red and paint the firebox heat resistant!
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Nick
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I thought it was already done. 
I can't wait to see it finished.
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Lewis
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arr its finally arrived has it mm
Looks stunning mate and will be even better once you have given her a repaint
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oldstuff
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I like it! Nice buy, MM.
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Minor1PJG
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A lovely addition to your collection
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Les Marsh
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Congratulations. 
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Wallace
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Great buy MM. Pure quality 
Did the buyer in the auction fail to come up with the money?
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Mamodman123
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| Wallace wrote: | Great buy MM. Pure quality
Did the buyer in the auction fail to come up with the money? |
He sold it trying to make a profit! he "made" 7 quid after making a base and painting it
All restored now, I badged it mamod, doesn't matter either way really, Ive seen more with these colours badged mamod. I don't think Ive ever seen a mamod coloured SE3 
for anyone wanting to know the colour is Peugeot (  ) Regency Red
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Nick
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That last picture is amazing.
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Les Marsh
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That looks great.
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Wallace
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| Nick wrote: | | That last picture is amazing. |
I agree, amazing with that shine and sparkle
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Sandman
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Lovely job and beautiful engine MM.
A real asset to your collection mate.
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Lewis
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looks stunning mate now
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Mamodman123
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Cheers guys, took me two attempts to do the base as my dad stepped right on it 
In the last picture that mousemat is from my big bros old amiga still in use today
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pauly
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love that last picture
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toxx
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... darn nice, James!
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James
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 Marvellous MM!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | | Marvellous MM! |
TY guys
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flywheel61
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Another great resto MM, ahhhhhh, those gears, you can't beat a prewar Mamod or Bowmans for those, all that lovely brassessssssss. I love that little rustic touches on the Mamod prewar engines with the slightly rough soldering and finishing of the brass parts like the whistle on this one,
Cheers
Chris
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oldstuff
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Nice job, MM. She's a beaut! That cylinder is neat...and so different. The gearing's
cool, of course, and it made me think what an efficient and clever arrangement.
They only had to use one shaft stop/bearing located on the upper shaft. All the
others bits do the same job as a secondary function. Just another part of the
overall quality of the whole piece. They don't make 'em like that anymore...but they should.
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Mamodman123
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Thankyou Chris and Chuck!
Ive been informed that this restoration has been ill received elsewhere for whatever reason so your possitive comments are appreciated
Personally Chuck I don't think you are too far off with the engine in your signature . You're right though these old mamods/hobbies/bowman engines are great engines and have a practical use even today! Still going strong! It's a shame to see the decline in quality of mamods but the price of labour/raw materials have risen beyond belief and something has to "give"
Cheers
MM
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pauly
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | Thankyou Chris and Chuck!
Ive been informed that this restoration has been ill received elsewhere for whatever reason so your possitive comments are appreciated
Personally Chuck I don't think you are too far off with the engine in your signature . You're right though these old mamods/hobbies/bowman engines are great engines and have a practical use even today! Still going strong! It's a shame to see the decline in quality of mamods but the price of labour/raw materials have risen beyond belief and something has to "give"
Cheers
MM |
that is so true and youv done a really great job on that engine.
restoration always has been a touchy subject aint it. 
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IndianaRog
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Wow MM...what a lovely finished product. Such a handsome piece when made and you've restored it to that state, maybe a touch better. I love it!!
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MamodFan
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| Mamodman123 wrote: |
I've been informed that this restoration has been ill received elsewhere for whatever reason so your positive comments are appreciated
MM |
To be fair, for an engine that has been cut in half there is no option other than a full restoration, it is one that has been saved so that can only be a good thing. I am not usually one to run for the polishing compound but there are rare occasions when it has to be used and this is one.
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pauly
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| MamodFan wrote: | | Mamodman123 wrote: |
I've been informed that this restoration has been ill received elsewhere for whatever reason so your positive comments are appreciated
MM |
To be fair, for an engine that has been cut in half there is no option other than a full restoration, it is one that has been saved so that can only be a good thing. I am not usually one to run for the polishing compound but there are rare occasions when it has to be used and this is one. |
when you said cut in half I thought you ment the se3 for a second
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MamodFan
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| pauly wrote: | | MamodFan wrote: | | Mamodman123 wrote: |
I've been informed that this restoration has been ill received elsewhere for whatever reason so your positive comments are appreciated
MM |
To be fair, for an engine that has been cut in half there is no option other than a full restoration, it is one that has been saved so that can only be a good thing. I am not usually one to run for the polishing compound but there are rare occasions when it has to be used and this is one. |
when you said cut in half I thought you ment the se3 for a second
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I Did
The story goes that the base was cut in half so that it could be used in a boat!
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pauly
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I didnt know that
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Mamodman123
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Thanks guys!
As MF said it was the only option, I will fire and use it and in a few years with some steamings under its belt it will look old and used once again!
The base was cut in half yes for it to be put into a boat!
If the paint was original then I would have left as is, but it had been repainted recently so I had no choice.
Here's what it looked like when it was first on ebay...I think.
Correct me if I'm wrong but.....
It was originally listed on ebay as above, it sold to a bidder...he didn't want it or something sent it back to the original seller. The seller then listed it as a buy now option, and someone bought it. He then received it and listed it on ebay and someone bought it for 200 pounds. The new owner then sold it so me...STILL WITH ME? I'm not with myself
It's done the rounds and found a good home
With its brothers (one i made earlier)
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Nick
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So, when did it get a new base? Before you bought it?
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Mamodman123
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| Nick wrote: | | So, when did it get a new base? Before you bought it? |
Yup! All ive done is returned it to its original colour and done a bit of soldering....
Oh and steamed it
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redryder
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That is a great piece and now that you've added your touch it's a real stunner. The paint work is great and the brass is right where it wants to be !
Gil
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Stilldrillin
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Nice story..... Nice engine....
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Atticman
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Its hard to believe its the same engine, great job, and love the vid as well
What a great story. So the person who sold it to you made the base or the person who sold it to the person who sold it to you?
Glad its finally come to someone who knows what they are doing, and can get her going MM
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oldstuff
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | Thankyou Chris and Chuck!
Ive been informed that this restoration has been ill received elsewhere for whatever reason so your possitive comments are appreciated
Personally Chuck I don't think you are too far off with the engine in your signature . You're right though these old mamods/hobbies/bowman engines are great engines and have a practical use even today! Still going strong! It's a shame to see the decline in quality of mamods but the price of labour/raw materials have risen beyond belief and something has to "give"
Cheers
MM |
Lofty praise there MM, thanks!
I've collected stuff other than engines and in most things you see the same
progression, or regression, as it were.
A company will produce their finest quality items at the start and secure a
faithfully devoted customer base. They enjoy good success, have healthy profits.
But as the years pass, the drive for better and better profit margins comes, too.
In that pursuit, they often dilute the materials, details, and extra touches that put
them on the map in first place! Competition from other companies and of course,
the factors you mentioned, all contribute to the trend.
The saying, "They don't make 'em like they used to!"...is an old one.
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