June 28
Here is a close up view of the connecting rods and retaining nuts on flying scotsman model. This is quite small and fine work so the trick is to proceed slowly and carefully. You can see the detail involved.
June 22
photo below shows bolts, 1.1mm drill, and 12BA tap used for joining connecting rods together
photo above shows retaining bolt in place
Tools used in construction
June 15
I have added more photos to show next stage of construction
here is the p.s. emily jane and p.s. melbourne on the goulburn river at murchison
Etching of p.s.melbourne on the goulburn river at murchison
p.s. emily jane on the goulburn river at murchison
p.s. melbourne on the goulburn river at murchison
June 01
Here is the link to Boston big picture