There`s quite a lot of fetlting to do , but the parts are very accurate particularly the etches. The white metal parts are clean but the smaller detailed bits are some times not very well defined.

The axle springs are `mazak` castings so I have avoided soldering these to the frames as it can alter the mazak matrix and lead to `mazak rot`

After much thought I decided to change the Premier Components coupling rods to those provided for in the kit as I really don`t think much of milled rods......................................................

Maybe not much in it but I think they are better looking..........................................

I really can`t see how this chassis can stay together with just superglue, unless, I suppose, its a static model.

I also discovered the reason why the wheels wobble on their axles even when the screws are at their tightest. The screwsare too long at the cheesehead end.

The rusty one is a Slaters original. I happened to have a spare set and replacing them has been an enormous improvement.You can buy them from Slaters.

I soldered all of the brake rigging to give it all strength and to keep stable when the wheels are removed for painting.

Now onto the front bogie assembly.............................................................