Things are proceeding quite nicely (You just know that a suprise lurks round the corner though) so here is part three of constructing a Z scale Berkshire. In the latest round I make a start on the boiler fittings including the chimney, dome, sandbox and feedwater heater. You'll notice I haven't touched the firebox sides yet, I 'm holding back on them until I've finished working on the top of the boiler, same with the smokebox front. I re-arranged the workshop to give me more room whilst I am doing this project, both for the actual work and also to help filming. It does mean I can't put any of the layouts up at the moment but I haven't got any shows until Leyland show in August so I have got a decent window to work in. Video is a bit longer than the others but these components are what gives a steam locomotive its character I think. An old timer O scale modeller told me years ago " You can use your drawing sure, but with chimneys and domes if it looks right it is right" video is here at http://youtu.be/W8ujLCfaxRw Hope you enjoy
Forgot the pictures! meant to add these, The sandbox needs all of the corners rounding off next and the filler lids adding
I like it. It is very informative and quite frankly gives insight to how much goes into making a model in the firstplace. Enjoy that pint...I'll have one too, or three Thanks for sharing!
Kevin, I think the 'looks right' concept holds more water than many would freely admit to. Reminds me of the issue with losing weight. Charts may say one should weigh a certain amount, but when you stand naked in front of the mirror and are pleased with the way you look, then that is the right wright for you and the charts be hanged. In the case of the Berkshire, there are several very excited folks watching your progress as to how 'cluttered up' you end up making your Berkshire look. I think the Berk is one of the prettiest, if not the prettiest steamers out there. I love all the clutter on the outside and if you can clutter you model up, you will have attained the highest praise from several of us. Watching intently and loving every minute of your progress.
Kevin, Just spent 10 enjoyable minutes viewing your latest video. You are documenting this project so very nicely and it is almost like being in your shop as you fabricate this. Couple of questions......what drive mechanism will you use to power your loco? Second, will the tender be brass sheet soldered together? And finally, a question that you probably can't answer....if someone were to temp you with a blank check, do you know what it would take for you to part with this once it is completed? Being one of a kind, I imagine the price tag would be astronomical. I think machinists are the true artists of all things precise and beautiful. Keep up the fantastic work.
