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MTA · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject:

I did like the paint scheme (very War Department like) although I didn't have a very close look at the rest of it though

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Chris Mann, 2008:

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steamyjim · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject:

Its going to be apart again very soon!

It already has a pressure gauge and a whistle valve all mounted on a manifold with the regulator.

Will have a whistle,tender, non-return valve+water pump in tender, gas burner and gas tank in tender, reversing controlled from cap, fake draincocks, new back cab and lots of other detail

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MTA · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject:

Cool

Forgot to mention that I also lit up the new burner and it does burn well, although I think I am going to have to trim them as I tried pushing them down further into the burner but it wouldn't budge...
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Chris Mann, 2008:

Wales - Where men are men and sheep are scared

steamyjim · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:31 pm Post subject:

This a meths burner i suppose

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MTA · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

steamyjim · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject:

I have never used a solid fuel burner on a Mamod loco

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Graham-Jilly · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

Si get some of the wick from mamodfan its heaps beter than the wick supplied with the burners.
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MTA · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

Graham-Jilly · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject:

I bought the 5 mm size from him works great mate

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MTA · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

Cheers Graham

The first layer of blue paint has been applied

I have also fitted brass strip over the holes in the frames so that 'Victor' can be used in windy weather

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Chris Mann, 2008:

Wales - Where men are men and sheep are scared

MTA · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:52 am Post subject:

Just called IP and a replacement Gland Nut is on its way

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Chris Mann, 2008:

Wales - Where men are men and sheep are scared

MTA · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject:

I have 'rolled out' the wheelsets and painted the recess a colour very close to the blue the tanks carry.

The wheelsets will remain out until I have fitted the regulator.
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Wales - Where men are men and sheep are scared

Graham-Jilly · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

all sounding great mta
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MTA · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

Whilst I was out today, a packet turned up from IP containing 3 (despite only needing the one replacement) gland nuts turned up

All free of charge, I can see why Mr. Prior prefers to use the phone!

I have also taken a picture of the painted wheelsets:

Although I am a bit hacked off as I think I may have to paint the tanks again

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Wales - Where men are men and sheep are scared

steamyjim · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject:

The wheels look good MTA!

Good news about the gland nuts

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