Smokebox attempt 2

Was looking at this morning's attempt and scratching my head trying to work out why it looked wrong.... Then realised the chimney drilling is in the wrong place! I drilled it as per the MEL drawings but holding it up against the Skinley drawing or a photo shows it is wrong. Have started on attempt 2!

A start on the smokebox

Made a start on the smokebox, turned a piece of 2 1/4 to length and started the drilling. Will leave the lubricator drilling for now whilst I ponder where to put it.

Back on track

Britannia building has been on pause until now as I have had to move the workshop. Getting back up to speed now and thanks to a kind soul in Australia I have a mass of photos and drawings to assist in progressing the Britannia. Furthermore, I have decided to go for the 'cheat' option on the cylinders and axle pump and bought these from MEL.

A lesson learned is that parts need to be preserved carefully... thankfully a small ultrasonic cleaner from Maplin does a fine job of dealing with surface rust.