Boiler Back Plate

I’ve been working on some details for the modified 3D printed loco.

This is based on this photo of ‘Fox’, with a little artistic licence to ensure it fits into the cab.

Obviously, it’s much taller and deeper than a real boiler back plate but it needs to cover the motor and fly wheel of the Minitrains chassis.

Only 23mm high (under 1 inch), it was made from scrap pieces of styrene from my ‘bits box’ – very enjoyable.

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CHRIS O’Donoghue says:

1 August, 2020 at 2:12 pm

Very nice. Look forward to seeing it painted.

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- Steve says:
  
  1 August, 2020 at 8:02 pm
  
  Thanks Chris 🙂 Painting plastic to look like a sight glass full of water is going to be fun !!??
  
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Paul Barrett says:

1 August, 2020 at 6:16 pm

Very neat!

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- Steve says:
  
  1 August, 2020 at 8:02 pm
  
  Thanks Paul 🙂
  
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