I have finally finished restoring the Mamod SR1 steam roller engine I was given by a friend who found it in the loft. I remembering first seeing this engine and seeing the potential. Everything was there: it just needed a lot of TLC.
My last article based about painting a Mamod Steam Roller seemed too general about how to properly paint a steam roller. Today, I am focusing on how to paint the SR1's wheels or any other Mamod traction engine's wheels. I will go through the main mistakes people make when painting the wheels and explain to you how to overcome these problems.
After buying my SR1 Mamod steam roller, I then looked to restoring it through painting different parts of the body and engine. Through the guidance of pictures, I'll try to help you through painting a steam roller too or any other Mamod traction engine.
A lot of people nowadays look to buy Mamod steam engines to restore them to their former beauty and glory. The pride and feeling of achievement of restoring a Mamod makes it a desired hobby for many enthusiasts. However, before you go to buy a Mamod steam engine to restore, you need to learn a few things beforehand..
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About Restoring Mamods
Restoring Mamods is a website designed and created by Will Green who restores and refurbishes Mamod steam engines to their once former glory. His aim is to spread the Mamod brand and recognize that Mamod steam engines from the past can still give people many hours of enjoyment today.