3.5g Petrolea

3.5g Petrolea

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2 September 2012 at 20:15 #97653
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40 years ago I began Petrolea and have frames etc together. Now with time at last I am proposing to carry on. I have no tools or equipment hence the following questions.

Do I need a Myford 7 or such to build it or will a smaller lathe Warco/Armadeal etc be adequate?

Are 3.5" models more or less difficult to build than 5". My local club is thinking of removing its 3.5" track.

If I opt to abandon Petrolea and start a new 5" loco will I need a larger lathe?

Which "authentic" models are simpler for a novice to construct?

Thanks for your advice.
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2 September 2012 at 20:15 #6323
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40 years on! T continue or not.
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