This final instalment details how the Fowler tender was fabricated from brass sheet, using similar techniques to those outlined in the previous two parts (see MR317 and MR318).
Once again, the process of building a working locomotive from simple raw materials may seem daunting but, when split into simplified stages, it’s not beyond modellers with an average level of practical competence. Accuracy is important, ensuring that the chassis frames are square and that the wheels and axles are correctly aligned.