Timber

got it thanks!

thank you - much appreciated.  Given that no drawings or photos exist, what boiler fittings do you think they may have changed, just the safety valve?

You have made a superb model.  The build and painting is superb.

I am looking for some help.

I am trying to create a model of GWR 1460.  According to my research this engine was aquired from the B&M.  It was not a classic metro tank but one that B&M asked Stephenson to copy the GWR Metro design.  The B&M owned 7 or 8 of these engines but all except one was worn out by grouping.

I have no idea if this loco ever run on the GWR system - but it was given a GWR number then it is a possibile.   Would anyone be able to guide me on what (typically) immediately post grouping what GWR livery and insigna would aquired engines have carried?     

Here is a copy of the engine in B&M war time black.  I have made another that I want to reflect GWR days but have no idea on the lettering or lining.  All my painting is with "shaky can" paints so if anyone could recommend a paint type that would also be useful.

Many thanks

if you look at some of my S Scale blog posts I have examples of driving wheels I have made using Fusion 360......you may need to use a top end 3D printer via shapeways to ensure concentricity but anything is possible.  There are other examples on RMWeb of people doing similar things.

wonderful CAD work (and modelling)......what do you do for wheels?

Mike this is super work....one question why not use "pattern on path" in Fusion 360 for the rivets. it would save you alot of time possibly.  But great to see 3D the 3D prints.