I am going to build a model steam boat about 36in loa over the winter and would really appreciate some advice on the engine and boiler. I want to build it myself (adequate maching facilities, marginally adequate skill) rather than buy a commercial unit from Cheddar and have been looking at Stuart, Reeves and Blackgates kits,
Self starting and reversing is required.
Any help with selecting the most appropriate engine/boiler combination would be appreciated, as would comments on the relative ease of completing the kits ( and no, Hairy, I don't want to hear any more about your casting, this is a serious enquiry)