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This Mamod Minor steam engine had been in the loft for years and was in need of a tidy up. This was one of the MK 1 engines, an early offering from the Mamod range, with a spirit burner. These models are not rare with nearly 250,000 units produced, but they are nice little engines none the less. |
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Two images showing the steam plant in its original condition. |
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The plant was disassembled by removing the boiler retaining strap. The firebox and base had been painted previously in non-original colours and so this paint was removed with chemical paint stripper. |
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The firebox was painted with heat resistant paint designed for use on Bar-B-Q's. This was then baked in the oven at 180º for 15 minutes to help it cure. |
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The base was missing a locating feature for the burner, so a part was fabricated and soldered in place. Then the base was painted with red enamel paint. |
Base showing burner holding detail |
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The fuel tank was also re-painted, the same colour as the standard |
Fuel tank painted |
Standard painted |
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To finish, the flywheel was painted and trued up on the lathe. The inside of the smokestack was painted red and a new securing strap was cut from copper sheet. |
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The finished model |
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