I have finally got some more work done on the TEA tank wagon.
The biggest problem is getting the tank finished well. By that I mean getting a nice cylinder that is the same diameter along its entire length. Its harder than it needs to be, the it comes ready rolled but in my view its been poorly rolled, it has a few flat spots in it. There is nothing to support it along its length either just the 2 end pieces. I did buy some clear acrylic tube but fitting the ends to it will require a considerable amount of work and I'm not sure how you would glue the top platform to it either. So if any one wants to buy some clear acrylic tube 60mm diameter let me know.
In the end I did manage to get it soldered together to my satisfaction like thus.
The next tricky bit is fitting the tank to the chassis, here's the chassis
Detailing the chassis is relatively simple you just need to glue some castings of various quality on to it. Here are some of the bits
I have kept the bogies rigid for now, mainly to speed up the build.
So here is the completed tank in black with a few transfers on it, unfortunately no one appears to do any transfers for the sole bar, so if anyone does know of a suitable supply please let me know.
I do still need to add some couplings and some weathering, but I think it turns into a very impressive model.
I have ordered 2 more, borrowed some big rolling bars and will make a central support in wood to make it easier to solder.
it seems to have come together quickly
.......the weathering on number 8 looks really good in the background too! 
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