A restoration of a 1929 Meccano type

• A restoration of a 1929 Meccano type
  Posted by Nuvolari on 08 May, 2019 03:30
• …it starts with an MDF small block, what do I do with it ?
  
  
  Cheers,
  Danny
  
  PS.
  It seems that a lot of people start to worry why they didn't hear from me lately.
  As I explained to Gil and Nick, precious free time is the main cause.
  Also spring time is here, this means extra work for me anyway.
  But don't worry the stach of restoration projects keeps on growing everyday.
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 08 May, 2019 17:37
• I'm stumped... the corners look freshly rounded
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Jim on 08 May, 2019 19:00
• I'm in suspense Danny
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Nuvolari on 09 May, 2019 04:26
• Maybe bend some brass around it, and silver solder it closed…
  
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 09 May, 2019 21:55
• I can't guess as I've already seen the finished product...
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Jim on 09 May, 2019 22:02
• Clever template Danny.
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by Nuvolari on 10 May, 2019 00:13
• … well you put a roof on it and a ground plate, and look it fits on a 1929 Meccano…
  
  
  Followed by a pipe and a screw lid…
  
  
  Dropped for a short period in blueing agent…
  And we have a nice weathered fitting in burner…
  
  
  The restoration is all about this beauty, 3 essentials where missing.
  Burner, motor and gears
  
  
  
  Burner is made now, somebody had the gears for me, next step will be the motor…
  to be continued…
  
  Cheers,
  Danny
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Kevin68 on 10 May, 2019 23:29
• Lovely work on the burner Danny. Can’t wait to see more of your restoration skills.
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Nuvolari on 11 May, 2019 17:41
• Today a lot was done, the base plate painted, the motor made and everything put together.
  So time to let it run again…
  https://youtu.be/smXa3FdWMuE
  
  I still have to make a handle for the forward revers leaver.
  Photos follow soon...
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by Jim on 11 May, 2019 17:47
• These old meccano riveted boilers always look just so nice.
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by Kevin68 on 12 May, 2019 10:11
• Danny nice work on the base plarte and motor. The riveted meccano boilers always look great.
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 12 May, 2019 10:39
• Another successful restoration Danny.
  
  You are the master!
  
  Thanks for the detailed explanation and video.
  
  Regards,
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by Nuvolari on 12 May, 2019 11:55
• Thank you all for the nice comments on the engine.
  
  
  It's a nice little joy to have in the collection.
  The handle is made so I can finally say, restoration completed.
  Although the Meccano decal is still missing, but I'm working on it…
  So here are the photos…
  
  
  
  
  
  Cheers,
  Danny
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by Kevin68 on 12 May, 2019 12:09
• Very nice Danny.
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by Jim on 12 May, 2019 19:23
• Wonderful Danny and enjoyed seeing this run.
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