JB at Murch

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.

 

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

  

 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

 

 

 

 

 

    Here is the link to Boston big picture

       http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/