Hi Keith,
What a great idea for you and your daughter to start a forum. I thought I'd share a little about the boiler I have been working on if you don't mind. I have been asking you all sorts of questions via YouTube about dementions and fitting sizes etc. etc. I have also been using a book written by K.N. Harris called "Model Boilers and Boiler Making. Anyway, I started off with my boiler by spending a small fortune on copper pipe and sheeting and began forming the boiler ends. The drawing below is the basic design I am going with although I have made several dimensional changes. I only have a couple photos to share, but I'll add some more later on. Thanks again for all of the help you have given me.
Hi Pugsy,
Thanks for the kind words about my boiler. I've asked my wife for a Stuart 9 casting kit for my birthday, so hopefully that's what I'll be running with this boiler. I'll also be adding a small Southworth duplex steam pump to this plant. Just playing really. We'll see where it goes in time.