Hank's Machine Shop

[Rick]

Great looking engine.
I like Rich's idea for the straw.

[Larry C]

Curt thank you for your nice compliment.

Rick thanks. Yes Rich came up with a really good idea and I do have a piece of the straw left so it's very doable when I get to it.

[friscomike]

Howdy Larry,

Excellent work on the engine.  The finish is perfect.

Have fun,
mike

[Larry C]

Mike thank you for the nice compliment; much appreciated.

[Larry C]

A bit of an update:



The concrete slab for the steam engine and boiler was made from 2 pieces of photo mounting board glued together. When dry the entire thing was spray painted with a grey primer. Next it was dry brushed with brown and black chalk (used very sparingly). Also oil stains will be added when I start the scenery process.



Onto the boiler. This is a resin form from SW which didn't include any details and most of the holes were marked but required drilling. After doing some research online I knew in which direction I wanted to go. After drilling all the holes needed, the stack was glued to the bottom with ACC then spray painted with black primer. Then the entire boiler was weathered with a 50/50 mixture of brown and rust chalks and applied with clear alcohol. Once dried a few Q-tips were used to remove the excess chalk until I got the look I wanted.

AS far as the details most were fabricated from coated wire or some parts from the parts bin. The steam bleed off line is wire with a small faucet on the end pointing towards the ground for safety. The water valve I had on hand; painted the body brass and the handle red. The water pressure gauge I had on hand and just touched it up some. The water glass is a piece of bare wire painted white with brown added to the bottom to show the water level. Lastly the three valves on the front left are track pins shortened, glued in, and the tops painted red.





A few different angles showing the boiler. I'm quite pleased the way this turned out and I especially like the way all the rivets showed up. One note, the hole in the stack (the 3rd photo) is where the steam line comes out and goes to the steam engine but that'll be one of the last things I add. Also need to work on the round water tank and elevate it. Thanks for stopping by and for all those great comments and/or suggestions.

[PRR Modeler]

That looks outstanding Larry. I really like the add-on's.

[Larry C]

Curt thank you. I'm very pleased the way this turned out.

[deemery]

Don't forget a coal bucket, spilled coal and ashes.  Coloring on both boiler and engine are really great.

dave

[Larry C]

Dave thank you. Not sure yet if it'll be a coal burner or wood yet but thanks for the reminder.

[deemery]

If wood, then some bark chips would be likely spillage between the wood container and the boiler.

dave

[elwoodblues]

Larry, the boiler looks great, I really like the colouring and weathering.

[Larry C]

Dave yup that was my thoughts as well.

Ron thank you for your kind comments.

[Philip]

  Nice lil engine.

[friscomike]

Howdy, Larry, nice work on the boiler.  The details you added look great. Have fun, mike

[Jerry]

Larry that is very nice.  The combo of them both together is right on.
I think this id your best weathering to date.  You should really be proud of yourself!

Jerry