Merryweather Fire King

[Bob WildParticipant @bobwild67557]

The last part of this build is the hose assembly. After a load of constructive suggestions from other members I finally settled on Shoe Laces ! It is actually Tubular Cotton Braid Undyed, and I'm quite pleased with it's appearance.

These are all the components to assemble it to the pump:

Here it is mounted round the front. The hose is connected to the pump and wraps around the sides and front. Astonishingly it does actually pump water with a jet about six feet into the air. Video to follow shortly. Added a few more details on the front, like what Cherry Hill did. Spot lights, a Bell and two nozzles

Now all that remains is to completely strip it down, clean up all the gunge and repaint as required.

 

Bob

Edited By Bob Wild on 29/11/2022 16:40:36

[Bob WildParticipant @bobwild67557]

Fire King is finished:

 

 

 

 

Done the final details . Added pin striping on the side panels. A bit shaky, but I'm not too displeased with my first attempt. Then I added the etchings. I relied on a tutorial from another member on this forum to copy from a photo print onto a piece of brass. I found this was a bit hit and miss. After several attempts to iron on the text I manged to get most of the letters on. Again, not perfect but passable. If it ever stops raining I will post some videos of it working.

Made a bit of a mistake with the driver. I didn't realise I had ordered a headless model and I have failed miserably in trying to get one of the female members of the family to make him some clothes. The brass helmet will be a bit of a challenge!

It has been quite a marathon project. It has taken me two years and at a conservative estimate I reckon about 1500 hours. Possibly nearer two thousand. I'm not sure I would have started it if I had known how long it was going to take!

Anyway, it has been good fun, and I will certainly enjoy Hogmanay tonight, then I can start on my next project – "Stephenson's Rocket"

Thanks to all those who have helped and a Happy New Year to all.

Bob

Edited By Bob Wild on 31/12/2022 16:03:48

Edited By Bob Wild on 31/12/2022 16:11:31

[Roger BestParticipant @rogerbest89007]

TOTALLY AWESOME!

Its a very interesting and pretty model. I see why you got it done in only two years. I expect it will grace pride of place for many years.

[Bob WildParticipant @bobwild67557]

Thanks chaps for all your comments and encouragement, but wait till you see it moving and pumping!

Bob

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