Newbie here

Hi guys I'm bryan just wanted to say hi as new here got my front wheels last week and looking forward to building and seeing people at the rallies

Welcome to the world of Steam Traction World.

Thank you. Seen photos of your engine very impressive hope to see you at a rally one day

Welcome to the forum
You will find a wealth of knowledge on here an answer to any question you might have.

Are you building a road loco or showmans ?

Kev

Presumably Horley near Gatwick in which case Sussex based. Good to see another builder, is it a proper engine or one of those tarty ones??   Come and say Hi at any of the local rallies, Laughton, Lingfield, Northchapel, Weald and Downland etc.

Cheers Kev.

It's a "tarty one"! Kev (highpressure) we have met at the lingfield show and Dorset hope to see you and his majesty at lingfield again this year.
I'm sure I will have many questions so thank you in advance!

Hello Bryan,
A warm welcome to someone who obviously has impeccable taste!!  
Enjoy the next three years of shear pleasure & joy... Well most of the time anyway!! The time will go quickly, then the fun really starts!! (this is from someone who hasn't actually steamed their engine yet!!)... But I'm getting there!!
Regards,
Tony

Lets hear it for the showman's!!!!.... That should get a response!!...   

Definitely in favour of the showman's: impeccable taste!

Tim

Hi to you, from another new, but non "tarty" builder. I am on the fourth kit, but not painting anything yet,  I am sure we shall be crossing many bridges together, with much advice from those "who have gone before".

Mark.

We all have a cross to bear.....

Welcome aboard. I have received a number of kits in one go, being in NZ, and I am just starting to get my head around the first few kits, and making room in the workshop. So keep an eye on my progress as we will probably be following along the build together. I am building a road loco Lord Darby. 

I am looking forward to start building just need to sort out the garage!
I do have a question: what do you do with the edge of the tryes on the front wheels? Paint or metal?

Paint them, but don't be surprised when you have chips to repair!

Tim

Thanks.

The darker the colour on edge of the rims the better Bryan, it helps to hide the touch-up spots and there will inevitably be spots aplenty.

Mike

It's going to be the same colour as dolphin.
Thanks guys. Lots of tricky rubbing then!

Hi guys how do you upload photos? I'm only using iphone as interveners down. Would like to upload some tonight see what people think before I finish tomorrow

Have a look at my announcement at the start if photo thread. Full explanation and pictures.

Thanks Lynn I've done it but doesn't seem to b loaded will try again