The rods are now complete. Having had them water cut, all that was required was to tack pairs of them together, and then finish off the holes for the bearings. Then, push them in and paint them. Really couldn't be simpler. I have also attached most of the angles to the frames, so when time allows the first pair can be assembled. However, the first priority is to lay a shed base so that I have room for the second engine. The second is to get the patterns for the cylinders etc. done, so that I can get these sent off to get the castings made. So far, I have completed the chimney cap, and have done a good bit of the cylinder block, valve chest and crosshead patterns.
