I don't get many WR engines to build, so this might be a sporadic thread, but I am lucky enough to be building a (Martin) Finney 47XX. I started the build in my regular (well not very frequent) thread, but will continue here.
Finding the Finney 7 instructions was a boon: these are an excellent example to copy.
I wasn't happy with the initial build, so the scoop was demolished and repositioned with the deflector plate in the correct place and the scoop moved forward a smidgeon so that the angle of the stays is more consistent with the casting. I then sprayed the assembly to date, thinking that it would be easier earlier than later. then all put back together and the brake pull rods refitted right way up. The new Finney instructions and drawings were a big help here.
While the paint was drying (doen't take long with the outside temperature being 37 degrees (not F)), I did the first part of the valance and step assembly.
Then tried them together:
Next jog is to complete the frames by adding the springs and hangers.
Finding the Finney 7 instructions was a boon: these are an excellent example to copy.
I wasn't happy with the initial build, so the scoop was demolished and repositioned with the deflector plate in the correct place and the scoop moved forward a smidgeon so that the angle of the stays is more consistent with the casting. I then sprayed the assembly to date, thinking that it would be easier earlier than later. then all put back together and the brake pull rods refitted right way up. The new Finney instructions and drawings were a big help here.
While the paint was drying (doen't take long with the outside temperature being 37 degrees (not F)), I did the first part of the valance and step assembly.
Then tried them together:
Next jog is to complete the frames by adding the springs and hangers.