Richard Spoors
Western Thunderer
Hi Peter, very nice indeed. I have checked my V2 coned boiler and firebox work again and soldered the firebox wrapper which fits perfectly with the rear of the wrapper overhanging very slightly as the instructions say it should. I have a nice smooth join between both wrappers above the footplate which makes me believe that my angles are correct. Yet I still have this annoying 1mm gap at the bottom flange of the coned boiler where it meets the firebox former. The V2 instructions don't mention a cusp, but that the coned boiler former should be soldered "almost flush with the ends of the wrapper ...." which I have done. Before soldering the boiler and firebox sections I'm going to build my cab and check it's fit with the firebox.
Cheers
Richard
Cheers
Richard