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Fowler A7 traction engine 2″ scale build
Silver soldering three parts together to make pins for a 2″ scale working steam model of the Fowler A7 Traction Engine made from plans and castings by MJ Engineering. Continue reading
A couple of hours in the workshop on the Saw Table
Two projects under way at mikes-models.com being the Fowler A7 traction engine by MJ Engineering at 2″ scale and a home made, home designed carbide tipped saw table. Continue reading
Fowler traction Engine- Tender start…..
After a delay the Fowler traction engine in 2″ scale has moved forward (not literally yet) with a start made on the tender. Continue reading
More work on the ash pan and grate
I spent quite some time on finishing the profile at the rear of the ash pan, before I can start on the damper. The cast iron casting of the grate was cleaned up on the milling machine and then drilled … Continue reading
The copper for making the Fowler ash pan arrives….
Today I got into the workshop later in the morning and didn’t manage to get much done really. I didn’t trust myself to do anything accurate but did manage to burn out my Proxxon drill! Its seems to be one … Continue reading
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