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Something like the Markie engines but in instalments because 3 grand is a big wedge to pay in one go
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A nice choice and would love to see a nice showmans engine, but Partwork companies tend to be very nervous about introducing self assembly live steam models to the masses, for obvious reasons..
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Thats a good point, maybe they could issue it with a warning or age limit.
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Age limits tend to make the underaged want it even more 
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I believe also that there are laws that say the boiler has to pass inspections for h& safety reasons. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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I never knew that, not looking good for a traction engine subscription then is it ha ha. It is a shame though I've always wanted to build one but cant really afford a kit outright
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A few years ago,Winson engineering offered various steam powered kits. All the boilers were built, tested, and certified by the manufacturer. So it could be done, and possibly at a reasonable price, if enough subscriptions were obtained.
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Id subscribe to it in a heartbeat and im pretty sure a lot of others would do to
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Something I should have mentioned in my last post, it was virtually impossible to get any of the models to run; burning coal, or wood. Butane is a suitable fuel source. But, having the knowledge to do this safely; is another story.
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Phil, if you really want to build a traction engine, can I suggest model Engineer magazine, or perhaps contact one of the supply companies for model engineers.
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I will look into it when i get back from afghan as i really want to build one as for getting them to run my uncle said he had the same problem after he brought his one years ago already built from a steam fair, he tried twice to get it to run and he said he could not get the heat it needed so i gave him some heximine tablets and they worked brilliantly
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Phil, Come back safely. I don't know what or any machine tools you have access to, you can buy rough castings which you machine yourself, or you can get the finished items; at a greater cost. I would suggest you buy the largest scale model you can comfortably afford. It really is a case of the bigger they are, the easier they steam.
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Phil, when you get back you should check this place out which has a load of Tractions engines and models amongst the rest of the exhibits..
http://www.flowerofmay.com/museum/museum.html
Stay safe mate..
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Ditto those sentiments Phil - keep your head down and come back safe and sound please?! 
Kev 
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Hi Phil. When you come back this link might help you out. http://www.steamtractionworld.com/burrell2.htm
Best regards. Mark
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