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Good show Richard, i will deffinatly have to check that on mine! Tom

I agree with Markjj - you are doing an awesome job! Richard - My BA hardware is finally on it's way, so I will probably start working on the body and footplate for now to keep me busy until I can get back to the brake gear. How did you attach the door beading? did you tin that strip first, and then apply heat all the way around to set? Also sounds like the Smokebox saddle is a bit of a challenge............ Cheers, Tom

No, not even close - I only whish! - awesome pic eh? (Canadian), I use that for inspiration only, i think it is from Masterpiece Models, if i can't imagine even getting that close!.............. but, very cool!!!!!​

Right then Mr.G, with those words of encouragement - I will give it a go! Should have something up by the weekend, and I will try and backtrack a bit as to where I started, and to where I am now. Until then, I will leave you with this little shot to inspire us a tad bit more........ Cheers, Tom

Thank you Sir! Yes, I was planning on getting some Cheese head screws as well, which will make life easier As far as photographic evidence goes - I was toying with, (Pun intended), the idea of starting a build thread - that way, people can better see the two builds as they progress and will give a greater perspective, comparison and photo opportunity for this great kit, without me mucking up your thread and causing confusion! But don't worry - I will certainly still chime in to your thread and follow closely for advice and guidance, as being a relative newbie - I still have a long way to go............ What do you think, does that sound feasible? Do you think the folks out there would want to see two MOK 14xx builds going on around the same time? Just don't want to cross anyone's tracks! Cheers, Tom

Yes she is a beautiful little Locomotive! - and that is a big tub of Flux - will keep you building for many, many years! I am finally at the brake gear stage, been a little busy lately..........LWK, (Life, Wife & Kids), I have all of the etchings and castings cleaned up and ready to go, but I need to acquire some 14BA nuts and bolts. Through some searching, I have found this place: http://www.ba-bolts.co.uk/index.html - they seem to have what I need, and the price seems very reasonable for across the pond, as we have nothing like that here, plus I can buy in bulk - for any future endeavours I may have. I value your opinion, so let me know if I am on the right track, or if you know of a better supplier of this type of hardware. Cheers, Tom

I found it Mr G - Strange that Dave did not put out an adendum on that. I see his website has not been updated in a year, or so - he must be busy Cheers, Tom

Thanks again Mr G - I will keep an eye out for that piece! Tom

Now that is awesome imformation Mr G! - i have not made it to that point yet, still fiddling with brake gear.....but i truly appreciate the heads up! Thanks for this insight

Mr G, A British layout at some point I would imagine, but right now I just love building the engine - the detail in these kits are amazing! Tom

Mr G - Fantastic work! you are moving along quite nicely on this build. I have not started on the body yet, but your pictures will help tremedously. As requested, her are a couple of shots of where I am at so far...........thanks for the tip on soldering the 14ba nut for the brake gear, i will hopefully get to that shortly Cheers, Tom

Yes - it is a long way across the pond! but I could not resist, these kits are so unique - and we have nothing like this in Canada, which is a shame. It is my first attempt at a build like this, and I do love a challenge. Dave from MOK is a great guy to deal with, and was very helpful to source out and acquire the proper gearbox and motor for me and ship it with the kit, along with a few extra bits he threw in to help me out. Wheels I ordered direct from Slater's, as well as a few other odds and ends. I actually started mine about a year ago, and then work demands got in the way for about 6 months, and I have just recently blew the dust off it and started back up. I was lurking around on the RM site as usual, looking for hints and tips - when I stumbled across those magic words: "MOK 14xx build". believe me there is not too much information on this particular kit on the Internet, so your pictures, explanations and tips are like gold to me! your build so far looks fantastic, and kudos on such a clean, polished build! I whish mine looked half as good as yours at this stage - but I am getting there. patience is a virtue, I was always told, so I am very carefully reading the instructions, (Many times), and dry fitting, (Many times) before actually committing iron to metal I will post a couple of picks shortly of my progress so far, and I thank you so much in advance for bringing your build to the table! love the idea of the removable brake gear for servicing - just like to know your trick for soldering that tiny little nut, onto that tiny little bracket................... Cheers, Tom

Ok - i need more Mr Grumpy! i am building one of these and i am at the frame stage.............i need more inspiration!