fowler a7 traction engine scale model engineering mikes-models

I have quite a bit of work already done on the traction engine, and
hope this year to have her assembled onto all 4 wheels. The paint
work is not up to standard and I am very disappointed about this.
Even more so as I consider this one skill I have already gained
previously.

However trying to purchase cellulose paint is very, very, difficult
and enamel is very expensive in the quantities I need. So I will
need to consider what I do for the future.

Not all the work is my own. I bought the Fowler some 5 or 6
years ago with a lot of the castings bought, wheels made and the
gears cut. However I have done quite a bit, and since I have not
had access to a workshop until very recently, am not to
disheartened over the time 'lost'. Indeed I am looking forward
over the coming months to make considerable progress as there is
much that can be assembled.

I did say I like a 'few' projects on the go and this is my big one. In
some ways I am in no hurry because I enjoy the building more
than running it, so other than seeing it in steam and finished, I
more than likely will sell her to fund something else. (I would really
really like a 6" scale traction engine but not only is that a lot of
money, it is also heavy work).

So bookmark this page if you like and come back and see what
progress I am making, but it won't be something that progresses
as fast as some others.

As always if you have any questions, comments or constructive
criticism, please email me at mike@mikes-models.com