Dan's 4" Burrell

I've been building the Burrell now for about 8 months. Time has flown by! I started the build by making a bench and constructing a workshop which takes up about a quarter of the garage. It's got an external door but the finished engine would not fit through so I have made a false wall in the room that gains access to the main garage. There are some pictures of those 2 projects elsewhere on the forum. It's proven it's warmth over the winter period remaining a cosy 18 degrees for the duration. Anyway, pictures of builds on this forum are a constant source of enthusiasm and interest for most of us so it is time for me to contribute!


First up are 2 front wheels, a perch bracket and a blackened leaf spring. What are peoples views on painting the centre of the wheels? I haven't but with hindsight.... The colour is Craftmaster crimson lake. It was going to be green, then plum, then green, in the end I asked the better half what colour she liked and crimson lake it was!




Next up are my rear wheels and a dusty smokebox. The rear wheels only need to be wire wheeled before painting. Oh hang on, I've got a handfull of nuts to round off as well and an oiler to fit before priming:




More dusty parts. All of these need little touches of paint where I baked the VHT paint in the oven and left bits behind when removing them




Here's my water cart chassis, flatted back ready for final coat of black enamel. It's a a bit too windy out there today to spray it though:




Inside the workshop and cart wheels and spring hangers ready for their first coat of undercoat this evening:




Finally, lots of tins of chemicals It's looking surprisingly organised today!

Hi Dan,

Love the 'Big Wipes' picture, I use them also. Crimson Lake is definitely the best way to go, make sure you use the Craftmaster recommended undercoat for the richest colour.

Good luck with the build,

Brian M

Brian M wrote:Hi Dan,

Love the 'Big Wipes' picture, I use them also. Crimson Lake is definitely the best way to go, make sure you use the Craftmaster recommended undercoat for the richest colour.

You mean this colour? Just been and sprayed 'em

Hi Dan,
It's great to see more pictures of someone elses build. You're getting a good finish on your metal & I deffinately like to colour!!
Keep the pics of progress coming, you can never get too many on this forum, as it's always an interest for other builders.
regards,
Tony

Tony King wrote:Hi Dan,
It's great to see more pictures of someone elses build. You're getting a good finish on your metal & I deffinately like to colour!!
Keep the pics of progress coming, you can never get too many on this forum, as it's always an interest for other builders.
regards,
Tony

I second that!

Dan

Great to see a new thread on the way, make sure you check out the DCC posts for the little hints and tips plus the odd fault that has been corrected.

What is it, Showman's or Road Loco

Brian

I wanted to wait until I had the fittings before starting on the tender. I shouldn't have - it is taking ages to get it all together! Mind you I only get the odd hour or two in the evenings to play in the workshop.

Full view from a couple of nights ago



Nice fit STW - well done!



Not that you can see it here but the other side didn't fit quite so perfectly but I think I have it as close as I want it...





The first finished edge:



And finally, whilst it is raining, the rear wheel sits all alone on the floor waiting for a couple more coats of paint. Note taht with the rear wheels I am painting the hub mount this time!



The tender sides, back, front and bottom are nearly all together, I'm just taking my time!

Cor!! That takes me back!! Nice pictures of shiny bare metal.......... & sore fingers!! Bet you can't wait to started on the belly tank!!!
Regards,
Tony

Oops! Just realised you probably won't have the pleasure of a belly tank as your doing an Ag engine!!
Regards,
Tony

Wonder what type of masking tape that is on the nice new rubber. Has it been on for more than a couple of days....

Been there!

Tony King wrote:Oops! Just realised you probably won't have the pleasure of a belly tank as your doing an Ag engine!!

That's right it's the SC agricultural engine

lynnr wrote:Wonder what type of masking tape that is on the nice new rubber. Has it been on for more than a couple of days...

Heh heh - yeah it's been on since Tuesday... but not ALL over, there is paper under the main part to stop it sticking to the tyre. The adhesion is only on the side walls. I've mixed up the tape as well so I can see which is easier to remove. Mind you I did that last time as well and forgot to check when taking it all off!

Hi Dan

Any progress?

Hi Folks,

My build is now up for sale, unfortunately my circumstances have changed and I no longer have the room to continue with it


I've put some photos together here:

https://s301.photobucket.com/user/bobobroc/library/4%20inch%20Burrell%20Build


As you can see, wheels are painted, so too are the hornplates and the tender is waiting for final coat. I've included pictures of plated hubs and rollers. There is obviously still a lot to be done! Most boxes are unopened and 'as-delivered' up to and including kit 20.

I'm selling the build with trailer (frame/wheels complete), paint, nickel plating kit, blackening kit and lots of other bits and bobs to help with the build. I can even throw in an air compressor and tools if anyone is interested. The rear wheels were vulcanised and the tender is isofixed.

The boiler can even come with the pallet it was delivered on!

Let me know if you are interested.  Oh, and I'm selling a 3" Burrell and trailer as well, but that's not a STW one ;-)

Dan

HI Dan, is this engine still for sale,thanks Marek

Hi All,

Thanks for all your messages and sorry I couldn't get back to you all but I've been away. The engines in the for sale section are now no longer available.

All the best and good luck with your builds,

Dan