11-07-2015, 09:07 PM
Thanks for the info Gents...I stopped by the LHS today but came up empty handed,,, going to try one in Jersey Monday. If that doesn't work I'll have to order them. If that doesn't work I have a plan "B". I found out today I need sander valves also...All in all I did get some more work done today.
I removed the take 2 steps, added the Glove valve on the steam dome , starting valves and ashpans on the firebox, and a few boiler steps.
I added most of he appliances under the walkway on the engineers side. I started here because this is the simpler side of the loco. The fireman's side is a bit more complex. Everything that could be soldered on was, everything else was attached with CA of epoxy.
I did have a mishap with a hot soldering iron.
I melted the corner of the cab roof while I was looking at some reference photos.. I cut out the damaged corner and grafted in a new section of plastic. when the glue hardens up she'll get some body putty and reshaping,, that should hide the damage.
I removed the take 2 steps, added the Glove valve on the steam dome , starting valves and ashpans on the firebox, and a few boiler steps.
I added most of he appliances under the walkway on the engineers side. I started here because this is the simpler side of the loco. The fireman's side is a bit more complex. Everything that could be soldered on was, everything else was attached with CA of epoxy.
I did have a mishap with a hot soldering iron.
I melted the corner of the cab roof while I was looking at some reference photos.. I cut out the damaged corner and grafted in a new section of plastic. when the glue hardens up she'll get some body putty and reshaping,, that should hide the damage.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew