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Cam


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

metalhead100 wrote:
Im with John........This project is great and you are doing a fine job!

That valve gear looks sweet....better keep the ballast off the ties though as it looks low...or is it just the pic?.


Jim



it does look a little low, doesnt it...  
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

just the angle of the picture there is a good 15mm clearance
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thats goood, or it would be impossible to run!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Graham-Jilly wrote:



Wow, that looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the finished engine. Keep the updates coming!
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Graham, is the primer ordinary motor car grey.??
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terry its an etching primer made by white knight available localy here at bunnings
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Graham-Jilly wrote:
Terry its an etching primer made by white knight available localy here at bunnings


Ahhh trusty ol' bunnings!
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Rob


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

any progress on your loco graham?
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