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Rob · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject:

i think it has a screw, andy will know as i dont have mine yet, but there should be some sort of tightening method
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Rob · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject:

material where ordered from maccmodels so should be here shortly
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andysleigh · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:57 pm Post subject:

Rob · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject:

eers andy
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Rob · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject:

materials recieved today but cocked up the tube diameter and the ashpan and cladding

should be able to send them away to the boiler maker early next week to get started.
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andysleigh · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject:

what was wrong with them
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Rob · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:37 pm Post subject:

Rob · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:27 am Post subject:

quick update

smokebox, dart, door and chimney have arrived, i just need the 3/16" brass bar for the smokebox lock.

i need to order new tubes, cladding and ashpan material which ill do this week.

new boiler barrel material should be also here this week.

all will be sent to the boiler maker for next week so he can make a start.

whistle and drain cocks also arrived with the smokebox. whistle is great but havnt fitted the drains yet.
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Rob · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:39 pm Post subject:

i have spent the morning making up a mock coal boiler to see for proportions for body work and practicallity.

i also made some new running boards which i wanted to do for ages to make it more like a bagnall.

end results a great and look so much better than before.

here are the pics anyway:

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Rob · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:46 pm Post subject:

just for comparisson

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newsteamer123 · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:57 pm Post subject:

if that aint nice i dont know what is
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put that in your firebox and light it!!

Keith S · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:03 pm Post subject:

Considering the minor differences between yours and the real thing, I like how yours looks better! The chunkier smokebox makes the engine look less spindly. You've done a good job. I can't wait to see it in metal.
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Rob · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

boiler progress

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AzRob · Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:30 am Post subject:

Very interesting stuff! A future project of mine may use some of this knowledge...
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Rob · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

another update:

i have now fittede DJB auto drain cocks to the cylinders, a bit fiddly but ill know for next time.

the frames and stretcher have just had a third coat of red spray on the inside.

the motion work will be next to be sprayed red.

also had an update from the boiler maker. i will post pics in a bit.
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