Kits and Bits

Any news on wether the next kit left today? or will it be sometime next week? Also is there any progress on the outstanding brackets for the gear guard in the last kit? Can't get on and paint until they're here.

nope, kit has not gone yet. it should be monday or tuesday, just 2 bits left to make. im sure when you see the kit you will realise now many parts needed turning,with only 3 lathes this is what has caused the bottle neck. the funny thing is, the new machine would have been perfect for this !!

yes, the new gear guard brackets will be included

Hi,

We all know how Craig hates to commit unless he is 100% certain, however I can assure you that this kit will be going on Monday whatever it takes.

Dean

Steam Traction World wrote:



I can assure you Mr Highpressure, that this kit will be going on Monday. they will not fail me this time !!

hi Craig
just wondering if you could let me know whats in this kit as i wont be home to unpack it myself ...i have 2 more kits in STW and i might get them collected sometime next week so that i can get my senior operations manager (my father!) preped for the coming build!!
cheers

basically its the governor and regulator stuff, but then looking at all the parts on the bench yesterday it seems a lot more. there are a few pipes and brackets etc. without looking at the packing list i can't give any detail as i don't know the correct part names.

I've posted a few pics in the production guide area, I'll have a look to see what else is in my camera

looking great - makes me want to be home as its so close to being complete. i wont even be there for the first steaming

First steaming, that's got to be worth a trip back home for. It's a shame you'll miss it. But think of the fun when you get home.

he didnt want to steam it til i was home but a new baby ( ) on the way means we cant fly til january and my father has put the time and effort into building it and he is as excited about steaming it as i am - all i did was pay for it and assemble the first 2 kits!
the up side is he will have any little niggling issues sorted by the time i am home. i also have one over here in the US to play with. She is a dcc traction engine:

Congratulations. As you say it will be ready for when you get back, and in the meantime you can still have fun with the engine you have over there. ::

cheers Rob - im just glad the kits will be finished by the time the baby is here - not sure which one works out more expensive!!