Making and using simple jigs...

[Sumpter250]

Nice to hear from you, Bernhard.
My soldering skills are only moderate, so it was easier for me to fabricate some parts in plastic. The choice was to compromise on materials or forego some details completely. Mister Nutbar, for whom the loco was built, was more interested in an accurate rendition of the prototype rather than concerned about the mixing of materials.Wayne

I certainly have no problems with "the mixing of materials", but I would caution those who have not yet tried this.....do your major soldering.....before you apply the plastic parts. ( oh yes I have!...see my signature :o )

Moderate soldering skills???? Wayne you are too modest. I can still learn from you.

......and will