The Gotha

[GazzaS]

Wow, that is some fine work!

[krow113]

Thanks Gaz!
 And a little heavy work to balance out the effort:

[Manni]

Great wok, Steve. As said before, I like the patina on the tank a lot.
Manni

[krow113]

 Manni -Thank you
 And it looks as if a lot of it will be visible on the exposed engine side.
I did go ahead and install the engine bearers, they were in a yellow color , I sanded that and put them in place , they fit perfect:


 I have seen pics of the bearers in a light color , I think Oak wold have been a good choice for these load bearing parts. They will be painted in situ as recommended by R.R.'s book as well as numerous build logs.
Engines plopped in for a big thrill:

[GazzaS]

Nice!

[RAGIII]

Those engines are going to look Brilliant once they are painted. The mounting looks excellent!
RAGIII

[andonio64]

Steve, I am delighted by your work, can't wait seeing it coming all together!
I love the way you render worn / dirty metal ...

Antonio

[krow113]

Gaz,
RIII,
Antonio - Thanks to all of you.

 No fresh pic , sorry.
I'm contemplating the final assy of the Taurus bits , one set of springs and the rocker arms to go. So I will be going back and adding to the respective posts.
The valve train work beginning on a post on page 3 and the second chapter on page 7.

[lcarroll]

Steve,
    Great research and work, and I wish I'd been more attentive earlier; I have the Jane's book you reference, and yes, a lot of answers are right there! I'm writing it off to old age and a Homer Simpson moment or two........ Doh!!
Cheers,
Lance

[gbrivio]

Proceeding very well, I look forward to see the completed area.
Ciao
Giuseppe

[Borsos]

Very nice! I love the metal aereas.
Borsos

[krow113]

Thanks Hom , er , Lance.  , Borsos , Guiseppe.
Yes Lance the Janes book has allowed me to make 30 or so observations that will lead to detail additions to the engine , that number is diminished already with some of the work done. Also the work on page 3 ( Taurus Trials) here has grown over the last few months as I add to the posting , the same with part 2 on page 7 (more Taurus Trials ) here. So my work was being done while you were finishing your engines and indeed the whole model. I am waiting for a time when I can really have a good look at your finished AEG. Already my AEG kit is giving up a part for The Gotha.
 I am gleaning a lot of info on the engines and their systems from the AEG kit .
So frustrating to have to guess at some of the systems and their workings and equipment . I'll do my best on The Gotha , but there will be a few items , like hose' and lines etc that will be imagineered.
Fair warning!

[Gisbod]

Great work Steve!

I always struggle with the ignition wiring... will be watching

Guy

[krow113]

Thank Gisbod.

 Here is a completed valve train ,exhaust side , of the engine:



 I'll take this.
The items are all in a line ,all in a row , the rockers are in good position and its all stuck together.

[GazzaS]

Looks great, Steve!   Really wish kits came with all of that detail in the box.