It might not look like stunning progress but the tank strapping has been added and the main fittings. I decided that I would use evergreen strip for the straps so that it would match the details under the dome and filler cap. Any gaps have been filled with Milliput. The holes for the handrail knobs have been carefully drilled. Masking tape was used to provide an accurate line to work against, it was still a heart in mouth - no way back moment! The pipework it temporarily tacked in place with Blu tac. The proportions are now looking good and its just a mater of finishing the details such as the bases to the sand pots and the whistle mount.
The pair of Rugga skips have finally been sprayed and had a first layer of weathering applied
The Archer rivets have arrived from America. I am looking forward to adding these to the tank and tender very soon. The on line You tube tutorials are very good but i'm a little worried about adding them to bare brass. Does anyone know if I should prime the model first, the instructions presume the model is plastic?
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