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Category Archives: Fowler A7 2″ scale traction engine build
Fowler Traction Engine – new part – Ashpan
The making of an ashpan for a fowler traction engine inn 2″ scale Continue reading
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Work underway again on the Fowler A7 traction engine
Well the Fowler is back under way. Today I managed to finish the dummy throat plate and solder it onto the boiler proper. You can follow the build with more detail on my main website www.mikes-models.com
Fowler, Hit ‘n’ Miss, and finishing the ‘special’ project!
This mornings session was spent cleaning up after finishing off the ‘special’ project. This then allowed me to size up the two tasks starting tomorrow. Firstly I reviewed the process for making the cams ( I am glad I write … Continue reading
Mixed Fortunes in the workshop
I had a short session of about 90 minutes in the workshop yesterday morning, carrying on with my ‘secret’ project………before going sea fishing with my brother Steve and his son Adrian (see if your interested). I have also … Continue reading
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Tagged boiler, dies, Fowler, hornplates, planning, projects, taps
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Fowler lever bends under the stress!
The making of one part (large lever arm) for a 2″ scale Fowler steam traction engine. Full details can be found at http://www.mikes-models.com Continue reading
Work on the fire door is completed and a start made on a replacement lever assembly
Construction of the fire door assembly for the Fowler A7 traction engine is completed and a start on the next part is made, namely a large control lever assembly. Continue reading
We ‘nearly close the door’ on the Fowler Traction Engine!
The continuing story about fitting a fire door to the Fowler A7 2″ scale traction engine being built by www.mikes-models.com Continue reading
All steam ahead now for the Fowler 2″ scale A7 traction engine
Well the Fowler will now be the center of my attention over the remaining weeks of the year since the Mills diesel engine is now finished. having reviewed the whole project recently, there are four ‘short’ little sub projects to … Continue reading
Fowler A7 Traction Engine 2″ scale – firedoor build
Some progress has been made with the fire door fixtures. The hinge is the last item to be fabricated before the door can be hung. There is another small latch post to be milled to shape and then assembly. The … Continue reading