I have started on the Dean Goods 0-6-0 and the tender is basically built, minus the rear buffer beam, so here is an update. The Comet kit comes in two parts, tender chassis and tender frame. The Hornby shell sits on top of the frame after some whittling and still needs that hideous pile of coal to be excised.

The chassis includes the brake gear and could have a water pickup but this has been excluded:

The frame contains the rest of the undercarriage:

The two bolt together but need to be primed, etc. before final painting. The plastic body is a push fit on the frame, using four lugs. It can be glued on later.

I am always amazed how these kits look at this stage, rather crude and messy. Just like the real thing!