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ryan.curnow · Junior Member Joined: 15 Oct 2011 Posts: 334

Hi Guys

This is my first ever engine and plan to restore it. I have never owned one before but have always been a keen steamer. I am slowly working my way up to a 1" traction one day, I hope

Ok I dont know alot about this Engine all I know she is a Mamod SR1 I think and what I was wondering is:

1) What size rivets do I need?
2) What is the best way to remove the paint from the wheels, and boiler without causing damage?
3) Whats the best way to polish up the tyres so to speak?

I hope that you guys can help, and welcome me in to you community.

Thanks
Ryan

flywheel61 · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:02 am Post subject:

A big welcome to the forum, from Down Under, Thumbs up!

1. The rivets you need can be sourced from here, there are two types, depending on how much you need to undo,

http://manormodels.co.uk/spares-Rivets.asp

2. there are aumber of ways to remove the paint, one favoured by some Uk members is Nitromors.

3. It very hard to keep a constant shine on the tyre part of the wheels, as they oxidize very quickly. I sometimes use a felt tipped pad, on a Dremmel type machine, with Autosol polish.

BTW, it looks Ok as it is, do you really need to strip & repaint it

Cheers

Chris

ryan.curnow · Junior Member Joined: 15 Oct 2011 Posts: 334

Hi Chris

Thanks for that, The only reason I want to repaint is that is very un even also the riverts are very sharp so I thought I would rerivet and tidy up the paint a bit, also I want to add some little mods like a number plate and lanterns on the front and back.

Do you know if there is anywhere to get the number plates or is it something I would have to just make myself?

Thanks Ryan

Sandman · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:14 am Post subject:

A big welcome to the friendliest forum around, Ryan.

It's great to have you here.

Sound advice from Chris there. Why not just give it a good clean up and see how she looks then?

Owning these little machines can be addictive, but don't worry about it, we're all steam addicts here.

Please don't be afraid to ask questions as every one of us started the same way.

Hope to be talking steam with you for a long time to come.

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flywheel61 · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:40 am Post subject:

Ryan.Curnow wrote

Les · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:50 pm Post subject:

Hello and welcome to the forum.

This link shows which size rivet goes where.

http://www.modelenthusiasts.com/which-rivets.html
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MrDuck · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:54 pm Post subject:

Hello and

no advice but it looks certainly workable and should restore nicely

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magpie38 · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:59 pm Post subject:

A big welcome to the forum from north east england

dampfmaschinenjoe 1967 · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:01 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the best place steamwise. To restore a SR1 isn´t the worst beginning I suppose !

cheers Joe

IndianaRog · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:39 pm Post subject:

Welcome Ryan from Indiana, USA. A Mamod roller is a fine project to hone your skills.

Chris's inputs are spot on. Another more gentle way to remove paint is to boil parts in water containing dish soap (fairy liquid I think you call it)...seems to do the job with much less smell than the chemical products like Nitromors.
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Ricky steam · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:46 pm Post subject:

Hello and wellcome. Here's a tip just don't buy anything if you want a 1" minnie just save up

ryan.curnow · Junior Member Joined: 15 Oct 2011 Posts: 334

WOW Thanks Guys for such a freindly and warm welcoming

Thanks for all that info guys, I got her steaming up today but for some reason I cant get her to run her back wheel? When I put the band on she just stops and wont start again but when I remove the belf she is flying again?

Also there is a lil screw on the piston, How tight or lose does that need to be?

Thanks

Ryan

P.S Ricky I would do anything to save up to get her, I am in love but dont think the MRS like it much LOL LOL The thought of being pushed out for a new love in my life lol I even told her I would be sleeping with her to protect her lol lol

davidcurtis021 · Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:07 pm Post subject:

Hi ryan a big hello from North Lincolnshire
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sarfraz · Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:17 pm Post subject:

Hi Ryan, a warm welcome from Australia.

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wiggyrs · Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:10 pm Post subject:

Hello and welcome Ryan, good luck with the SR1

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