Newbie Neil building 5 inch Brit!

[wolfman]

Recently retired and now have time for all the projects I didn’t have time for when working(it’s a long, long list) including my first live steam scratch build, Norman Spinx´s Britannia. I know, worst loco to start on and the castings have been with me since 1988! I am not a novice but I am not an expert. Just after some help or a nudge in the right direction when I need it. In return I think I can keep you entertained with my progress. Any takers on the job of „MINDER“?

[JonL]

I don't think its a bad choice of locomotive at all. Everything is just individual components at the end of the day, you eat the elephant one bite at a time!

Welcome.

[dalboy]

Hi and welcome I am also new to this forum and also very new to model engineering but I have jumped in with both feet and gone and started a Rob Roy. As JonL says one bite at a time I always take each component as a mini project but bear in mind what it fits to.
Look forward to seeing your build progress

[barlowworks]

Good to have another Brit builder on the forum. The Spink drawings were, I believe, a redrawing of the Perrier drawings but a lot neater. They will produce a very serviceable loco but are a bit lacking in detail. How far you go with detail is a personal choice but there are a few Britannia threads on this forum to help you. As for a first loco, 70018 Flying Dutchman is my first loco as well. Either way, welcome aboard.

Mike

Aka Barlow Works

[wolfman]

Thanks for the welcome all. Keep you posted on the progress.

[dscott]

One of these jumped into our laps at a recent Club Auction for £300 reserve price as we did not have any takers.
Ebay was to be her next station!!!
The chassis is currently on loan to a friend as he has a passion for these and far more room.

We also take in abandoned Lathes and give them a loving home.
A Nigel Gresley or O1 LNER model also in 5" was given a home a day later.
When there was room in the car.

David and Lily.