The original fuel tank and engine cover from MR8565 has been in need of pataching up/repair, but fortunately a spare 40s tank and cover was obtained. Although MR8565 was a 20/28hp Simplex, it had run in later life with a 40s radiator and a 40s fuel tank and cover, so this build will be retained.
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Once the tank had been cleaned up and an initial coat of primer added, the supporting framework was added to the loco to temporarily bolt the tank in place and ensure it was a good fit.
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The front plate on the open cab had been too far corroded to rescue, so after a trip to the local scrap yard, a few sheets of useful steel plate were obtained and a replacement sheet marked out and angle grinder used to cut the plate to size including the clearance cutouts.
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