The following was submitted by "Shamus" on 1-24-04, and is being recreated here to bring back some historical records to the New Academy:


Been busy scratchbuilding this Donkey engine and flatcar. Just about to be delivered to Cooncreek lumber Co.
Shamus

Thank you all for your kind remarks.
No, the gears don't work (Sad really)

Quote:Originally posted by Casey Feedwater
Excellent work and detailing, Paul. How long did it take you to fabricate the boiler and gearing?

Hi Mike,
I turned the boiler on a lathe out of solid brass, and made rivet detail using a centrepop and small hammer. (Took ages) As for the gears, they came out of a large clock (Wind-up type) that didn't seem to want to go any more LOL.
All in all, it took me around 10 days to make it.
Cheers
Shamus