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Foden
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ModelWorks
Foden
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contains an account of my experiences building the 4 1/2" Scale Foden "C" Type Steam
Lorry Kit originally supplied by ModelWorks
and now by Steam
Traction World.
The Foden will be my third ModelWorks kit having previously made the smaller Pride of Penrhyn steam lorry and the impressive 4" Burrell Traction Engine.  Foden on it's way to it's new home far away March 2009: I have sold the Foden to allow me to work on other projects so there will be no further updates to this website. If someone building the STW Foden wants to continue this website please contact me. I plan to build a 6" Burrell Gold Medal Tractor and there will be sporadic updates on my new website |
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Last entry: Friday 6th March 2009 Contact: |
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 | Kit 21A - Drive GearsRead account |
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Interim 2 - Kit 20/19 PartsRead account |
Foden CabRead account |
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Burrell SnippetsIn order to avoid a Burrell news blackout I've started this sequence of pages for news snippets. Latest: Updated 7/4/08 |
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New Seat Construction DetailsThis account has been in preparation for months and was in danger of never getting finished so I have hurriedly finished it off to ensure it sees the light of day. |
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Introduction - Start HereNew visitors to the Foden Diary should start here |
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Get OffWhy sitting on "Little Beastie's" back is not a good idea. This account is quite technical but its conclusion are well worth noting. |
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Burrell Passenger TrolleyNext year year I want to be able to transport my crew with me around the rally field. Read the ups and downs I encounter designing and building a passenger trolley. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part4 |
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Recommended Tool KitRead my notes on the basic tools necessary to construct the Foden |
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Machine Tools not RequiredMachine tools such as Lathe and Milling Machine are not required to build the ModelWorks Foden Kit. Read my comments |
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Foden Diary
Foden Plans, Parts & Kits With the Burrell I found several suppliers but for the Foden the choice is more limited.
Dealers Trading in Traction Engine Models An effective route to acquiring a model traction engine is through one of the many dealers that trade in complete and part built models. My favourite site is Station Road Steam and this usually has number of engines. Over the years I have seen most of the designs above and the good quality pictures give a good insight into the merits of each. A typical 4 inch goes for between £10K and £20K depending on condition and prototype.
Forums Steam Traction World's forum specifically for constructors of Steam Traction World & Modelworks kits. traction.forumandco.com A useful and lively forum covering a wide rage of traction engine topics is Traction-Talk. Other ModelWorks Build Sites
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