Portable steam

It may seem quiet, but not all is lost. Currently steam power is the focus, with two such projects underway.

First and most complete is a Langley Models OO scale Foster Portable Engine. This engine will power a sawmill, quite common in Australia. Indeed, the finished sawmill may portray a small portable mill, as many mills were moved from valley to valley as areas were cut out and new leases opened. Timbertown, at Wauchope NSW uses a portable engine to power their vertical sash gang saw.
The Langley kit builds a circa 1907 era engine, so it's not new in my preferred era. But it is earning a living and thus is maintained to a reasonable standard.

It's my first time using Vallejo paint. Previously I have used Humbrol enamels, Games Workshop Citadel acrylics and Tamiya acrylics. They all have their strengths, but I dislike cleaning up after enamels.
Two quick trips to the hobby shop later and I have almost enough Vallejo colours for this model! Had to use some GW metallic silver and Humbrol metallic copper for a few details. Mixing enamel and acrylic, ooh nooo! Works fine.