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Printmaker and Live Steam Model Restorer
I will consider taking external comissions for restoring live steam models on an induvidual basis.
Please get in touch with me via the form in the Contact page, or via email: jsladecreative@gmail.com.
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Bowman Tank Loco No' 265
Stored in pieces, in a box, for over 60 years, this little engine was the first restoration I completed. The owner never found the time to restore it after being given it by their father, so I took up the opportunity as a lockdown project.
This engine was pressure tested to check the new safety valve spring, and has passed a steam test.
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Bowman LMS Loco and Tender No' 13000
This model's paintwork had unfortunately failed and was chipping off with a fingernail so under the owners permission, it was stripped and re-painted. Original paintwork was kept where possible, cleaned and preserved under a new coat of clear laquer.
This engine has been steam tested succesfully.
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Mamod Traction Engine TE1A
This engine was gifted to me by the owner as a challenge as they didn't believe I would bring it back to working order considering its orignal condition. After removing the years of rust, all original parts were useable however a new cylinder, reversing lever and whistle had to be purchased as they had been lost by the owner many years ago!
Yet to be steam tested but it has passed a compressed air test.
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Mamod Steam Car
My most recent purchase and current project. The owner was gifted this model as a young boy and has never found the time to restore it so sold it on.
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