When I researched this project I decided early on I would scratch an engine. There wasn't much that would be seen so I figured the simple shape would be easy to replicate. Then I found this.
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Solves that problem
The moulding is quite good throughout though some pieces are deserving of replacement. Compared to my references the engine is simplified so I started adding some extras to give it a bit more interest. There was an odd channel down the middle of the top piece which I filled and smoothed with Green Stuff putty. I added lots of Meng bolts which are prominent on the real thing. I've also removed the resin shafts from the rocker arms which I will replace with some suitably sized plastic rod.
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I still have lots of piping and wires to add and just to show you how big this engine is check this out
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Back to the bench for me
Vincent
Last edited by Vincent Power on 28 Feb 2021, 08:54, edited 1 time in total.
Yes, the loco has plenty of scope for weathering. I'm looking forward to that part of the project, that's for sure. 
