Rewanui (1940 NZR in 1:64 and other distractions)

Does everyone do this?: In every model I make I always find one or two features that I find disproportionately attractive and give me more satisfaction than other bits.

On We375 the safety valves resonate for some reason. Cut from the sprue, dropped into the etched holes and they just sit there perfect (though I see the near one needs to be tweaked straight). It's a silly enlargement, but they still look cool (to me anyway).

Indeed Lawrence, one can spend an inordinate amount of time on something that really can’t be seen. But God and you know it’s there.

I am truly amazed at the castings you are making.

Tim

Tim Watson said:

Indeed Lawrence, one can spend an inordinate amount of time on something that really can’t be seen. But God and you know it’s there.
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I am truly amazed at the castings you are making.

Tim

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Castings are great when it all goes well. You don't see the tears when it doesn't!

I scratchbuilt a pattern for that pump years ago in 1:64, so I know how tricky that must have been in 2mm. It's the doing, not the seeing though