Well firstly wagon progress : the two Slater's Dinorwic slate wagons have been made up, the first one going together far easier than the second, which required some redrilling of the holes for the little brass turnings. I’m still not 100% happy with it and may fiddle more, but generally we have two complete (except for couplings) wagons.
Turning to the engine, much has been achieved. Firstly the motor has been sent off to Slater’s with a cheque for £7.50. This should return as an upgraded faulhaber 2030 motor, more up to the job following feedback from people who have already completed the kit.
The boiler has had the fire irons, handrail and tank top filler added – the filler lid had a brass knob soldered onto it before being glued to the resin. The smokebox has had its three brackets plus the chimney and door dart fixed on. Underneath three 8BA tapped inserts have been sunk into the resin and lots of pilot holes drilled out ready. Powerbond has come in mighty useful.
Next the frames were cut out and laminated. The footplate has had its valances added and the buffer beam folded square.
In addition all the riveting has been done, thanks to Dad’s clever steel nail and a small hammer method . I am very pleased with how the rivets have come out.
Next there are some captive nuts to fix to the frames, some holes to drill out (that should have been etched out, but have only managed to be etched on one part of the frames, not the other!) and brake rodding bearings to add.
Colin
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