We are getting closer to the end. I have done most of the major work now we are down to the never ending detailing.

First thing done since last update was the pony truck.

The fire box was soldered to the footplate and cab front. The boiler smokebox unit fits over the front of the firebox and is screwed through the smokebox, Hopefully it will aid painting.

As you can see I have also now fitted the chimney, looks better in real life than in the pictures. Hand rail knobs are fitted ready for the hand rail to be formed.

Also the front oil bow has been fitted.

Then we were brave and severed the footplate from the building frame. With a little bit of adjustment the frames fitted well.

We are down to fitting the castings and the cab detailing on the body. The chassis also needs a couple of bits finishing and then we can go the paint shop.