Thirtysecond
Western Thunderer
This model has been in its box for years waiting to have to steaming problems sorted out and for me to get detailing!!
Well its now 98% finished. The steaming problem was not resolved by building a new boiler and turned out to be (as usual) a Meths supply issue. However, the new , (shorter) boiler was necessary anyway to enable a scale backhead so it wasn't wasted effort.
Anyway I got it steaming beautifully after clearing the accumulated gunge out of the Meths tank and control valve tube and then addressed the detailing both of the exterior and the cab. The back head is as near scale as I can get it with working scale regulator, blower and cylinder drain lever. The by-pass is disguised as the tender brake standard.
Well its now 98% finished. The steaming problem was not resolved by building a new boiler and turned out to be (as usual) a Meths supply issue. However, the new , (shorter) boiler was necessary anyway to enable a scale backhead so it wasn't wasted effort.
Anyway I got it steaming beautifully after clearing the accumulated gunge out of the Meths tank and control valve tube and then addressed the detailing both of the exterior and the cab. The back head is as near scale as I can get it with working scale regulator, blower and cylinder drain lever. The by-pass is disguised as the tender brake standard.