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Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: RedRyder on November 13, 2025, 09:57:29 am
Quote from: pwalchak on November 12, 2025, 12:31:13 pm
I salute you sir.  The pumper is a true museum-quality work of art.  Amazing!

Even just having the patience to polish something for 12 hours is beyond me.  But if I had such a model I suppose love and devotion would give me the ambition to focus on such a task.
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Thank you..!!
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: pwalchak on November 12, 2025, 12:31:13 pm
I salute you sir.  The pumper is a true museum-quality work of art.  Amazing!

Even just having the patience to polish something for 12 hours is beyond me.  But if I had such a model I suppose love and devotion would give me the ambition to focus on such a task.
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: RedRyder on November 11, 2025, 05:46:15 pm
Leaving the wet leg firebox unpolished bothered me enough that I set aside some tome this evening to get it done.

Here are some pictures.

Gil



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Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: RedRyder on November 11, 2025, 04:43:45 pm
Hi Charlie, This one stays in the Office of Steam on permanent display.

I will likely show it at Cabin Fever.

I don't know if it pumps water.

There is some evidence of flame fire inside and I suspect it was from a gas torch or burner because the coal grate has never seen any kind of heat.

Gil
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: txlabman on November 11, 2025, 01:10:35 pm
An amazing machine crafted by an amazing machinist.

I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend time with Don.

Thank you for posting the video and the great pictures.

A couple questions:

Will it pump water?

Has it ever been fired?

Is this one for your personal collection or will it be offered for sale?

Thanks Gil!
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: RedRyder on November 10, 2025, 01:46:54 pm
Quote from: Fullraceflathead on November 10, 2025, 07:34:18 am
A very unique engine!!!
Yes, indeed.!!
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: RedRyder on November 10, 2025, 01:45:58 pm
Quote from: tenniV11 on November 10, 2025, 05:45:07 am
Wow - so beautiful - a masterpiece and a crown juwel in every collection
Congrats Gil

NB. I still have the hope to find a Shand Mason Fire Pumper one day... ;D
Thanks, Arnold..!!


I hope you find your Shand Mason one day.
It is out there and it just doesn't know it is to be yours.
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: RedRyder on November 10, 2025, 01:43:35 pm
Quote from: Stoker on November 09, 2025, 06:17:39 pm
That beauty has enough BLING showing to be a full-fledged Umpah Brass Band!!!
Thanks, Daniel..!!
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: Fullraceflathead on November 10, 2025, 07:34:18 am
A very unique engine!!!
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: tenniV11 on November 10, 2025, 05:45:07 am
Wow - so beautiful - a masterpiece and a crown juwel in every collection
Congrats Gil

NB. I still have the hope to find a Shand Mason Fire Pumper one day... ;D
Title: Re: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: Stoker on November 09, 2025, 06:17:39 pm
That beauty has enough BLING showing to be a full-fledged Umpah Brass Band!!!
Title: The 2" Scale Shand Mason & Co Steam Fire Pumper Polished and Air Tested - Built by Don Favell
Post by: RedRyder on November 09, 2025, 05:53:36 pm
Below you will see photos of this amazing model after I spent more than 12 hours hand polishing it.

Also included is a video of an air test after I got it unstuck.

Enjoy!

Gil



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