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Ha ha, not unusual for me to leak the red stuff when I am in the workshop. I know better but can't break my habit of running my finger over the work when I take it off the machine. Unsurprisingly the edges are often razor sharp. I only realise what I have done when the red appears - I rarely feel any pain until about 10 mins later!!

@@edwinwhite933 Ah.... Yes. we all do things like that!

Absolutely. I followed the drawing but wish I had thought a little more about the position befor I drilled and tapped. Still not difficult to sort out, but as yet I haven't done it

Thanks, you too!

I think the only adjustment will be on the valve knuckle end which I have not made as yet. Unusual, but I think it will be ok. Many thanks

Thanks 👍

I blame genetics xxx

​@edwinwhite933 I'm literally just strolling down the seafront muttering to myself about a data problem right now 😂

Many thanks for the suggestion. I haven't quite decided and will sort out the drain cock when the cylinder is mounted

The steady is a useful addition and was worth making. It is much slimmer than proprietary versions which is handy.

Depending upon the size of the bore, boring out cylinders is always a bit nerve racking. The smaller the bore and the longer it is, the more tricky it can be in my view to avoid tapering the bore. I'm sure you will achieve, slow and steady and keep checking is the motto!

Thanks, will do! We have builders in doing some work on the house so progress on the engine is slow cos of the chaos. You are spot on however with the milling. I am working on the cylinder and steam chest etc. I had forgotten how much work is involved. LOL. ps the drawings are really old (1974) and I am struggling with some of them, but will get there.

In my experience figuring out how to hold things is one of the most time consuming jobs, often accompanied by grinding a special tool to complete the part. Many thanks for your kind words.

Thank you! Cheers!

Many thanks. Now working on the cylinder. Will post further vid when there is some useful progress. Having recently moved I can't find anything in the new workshop. LOL

Yes it was, but I got there and am reasonably happy with the result. Next job the cylinder.

So true! I think a key attribute is when to say 'stop' before everything goes pear shaped. LOL

Many thanks Mark. Having recently moved house I am struggling to find my equipment, but this build is part of me getting to remember where I put everything. LOL

Many thanks Ben and may I say I enjoy your channel

@@edwinwhite933 You are very kind! I will be going to the Midlans Model Engineering exhibition on Friday. Are you going?

Sadly not Ben, but hope you have a great time

@@edwinwhite933 I will do my best!

A milling machine to cut the slot in the underside of the cross slide is essential in my view. Not a difficult job just needs a bit of care. My cheapo warco mill managed it with ease. thanks for your comment

If you don't have a separate mill then I see your difficulty with the Rodney. Can a mate do the cross slide for you?

Many thanks!

Thank you very much!

I am a self taught model engineer and have been machining for a long time. The unmachined castings for this engine were bought from a trade stand a long time ago. It was a most interesting engine to machine and fabricate and I made a few modifications using a very old copy of a book used to train marine engineer officers about 1900. I have no connection with the sea or any great knowledge of boats however. When I made this engine I did not have much camera equipment so my records are vague.

@@edwinwhite933 sir thank you very much for your reply. These words show how dedicated u are. U are a great and big salute from my side. Please spread ur knowledge for future generations.

Many thanks for your kind words. I will do my best to keep up the utube vids

Totally agree. They were simple 'toys' but very reliable and captured the essence of steam in an affordable way. A sad loss

Thank you very much! I was not aware of that. I picked the model up a long time ago I think at a steam rally. It had very little running and the boiler in particular is very well built.

As prev response sorry no the engine is not for sale. Best wishes.

Sorry this is one of my favourite locos and like you I have an affection for logging locomotives so have no intention of selling. Thank you for your interest.

Glad you enjoyed it. I have now test run a couple of trains and no derails so far. Will prob do more testing and then post a new vid of the track in action.

No more ponds for me. It does not do the trains any good at all when (not if) they fall in. LOL

Sorry for slow reply. I Don't turn the computer on very often. So true re mince pies. xx

@@edwinwhite933 I've gone one step further dad. I've just bought advent calendars for sept, Oct, Nov and Dec 🤣

Thank you, I will

Slow work, but I am still making vids when I find time, thanks

Glad you enjoyed it

Awesome, thank you!

Glad you enjoyed it

Same to you

Next project will be to try and create a garden railway. As someone pointed out - I moved house and now seem intent in making the new house look like the previous one. Still it gives me something to do!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thankyou. Shame I spelt the name wrong and mixed up Sauron with Saruman! Ha Ha

you are very kind - thankyou

More dumb than brave, but I hope to be back to modelling shortly

Thankyou. I am still not sure I have done the right thing, but getting the workshop in order is making me happier.

Yeah, the railway is getting a good dose of looking and thinking - watch this space!

Yes, but what fun!

Ha Ha, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for brightening my day. Ed

Sorry for delay - moving house