Many thanks everyone

Marv (mklotz) actually gets the credit for the perspex cover - I "stole" the idea from him. Just remember, if you use a perspex cover, it's not suited for running on live steam; that's why I also made the brass one, as I will eventually run some of my engines on live steam.
John, I agree. What's nice about Elmer's plans is the scope for modification to give them different looks, so they're excellent engines for beginners to start from and then progress to own interpretations or add a bit of bling. I have a half-formed idea on what I'd like to do to his #29 mine engine when I get around to it. the Kimble is definitely on my build list as well; in fact, it was in the draw when I built this one.
you won again , mumble mumble

Rob, cheers mate - better watch it

; I took today off, but tomorrow I'm starting another project

Thanks Tin - I also like the engines to run slowly as one can see how they work. This one will be run in a little more; I want it to go on breath power like most of my other ones.
Once again, many thanks to all for your support and kind comments

Regards, Arnold