New Mills Pumping Station

[RReid]

I've never much enjoyed working with that clear stuff, though I see it's benefits. You've obviously learned to bend it to your will, so to speak, and the results are impressive.

[steam guy willy]

Hi Ron , Its the first time I have used perspex for a model and it was a steep learning curve !!! so all the stanchions are bolted in place and all the engine parts now need finishing and painting and bolting in place ...

Willy

[MJM460]

Hi Willy, it’s coming along very nicely.  The Perspex allows a see through model so the wonderful work is not hidden.  Looks good.

MJM460

[vtsteam]

Yes, Willy, the latest close up photos with the stanchions really looks good and does illustrate the pumping station well!   

[RReid]

Its the first time I have used perspex for a model and it was a steep learning curve !!!

I'd say it was a curve well worth climbing. Looks great and is perfect for showing off the works.

[steam guy willy]

 Hi MJM, Et Al  Thanks for the comments  and it has turned out how wanted it to look a lot easier once I got into it  all the holes were drilled freehand  and although the bolt/screw heads are in the right place the actual threads are a bit skew-wiff as we say in Norfolk . It makes you wonder about older models that people made from metal  about what was happening hidden inside. ??!!  still lots more work to do making all the correct screws the correct length ...Hi Steve  there are 4 of these engines and 2 turbines but I have only made one of them !

Cheers

Willy

[Roger B]

Excellent work on the perspex stand/frame   

[steam guy willy]

Hi Thanks Roger and  just finishing painting the flywheels and getting ready for the Norwich model engineers  stand at the Norwich Forum exhibition on Monday   13th February

Willy

[flying fox]

Look forward to seeing your latest creation "Willy"
Regards
Brian B

[steam guy willy]

Hi Brian  Thanks and will see you there

Willy

[MJM460]

Hi Willy, all the best for the exhibition.  A bit far for me to travel, but look forward to seeing your pictures.

MJM460

[steam guy willy]

Hi John,  Thanks and here are the pics of  the Forum exhibition. Quite a range of engines and lots of children were there as it was the schools half term , so lots of interest and explaining what everything was and how it worked  especialywith the Stirling engines !!

[steam guy willy]

Hi all  and a few more pics...

Willy

[Kim]

Sounds like it was a great exhibition, Willy! 

Glad to hear it was well attended.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Kim

[vtsteam]

Wish I'd have been there! Wonderful stuff!