I haven't run the tractor yet. The package arrived safely.
The T12 Tractor model is robust. The quality of the parts seems excellent. Overall it looks great :)
I haven't started building the steam engine yet. The package arrived safely.
The quality of the parts seems to be excellent :)
Kit is very good quality and all parts fit together well.
Directions are extremely vague and some steps out of order. No exploded view to ensure proper assembly. Has a scale saying 1:1 which they shrunk down to save money on printing so you have to guess the right part. All parts put into same bag instead of by subassembly. Have to use other pieces not in set to get push rods to work properly and not fall out. The tolerances are horrible. Had to use a mallet to drive numerous pieces together. Other ones so loose they don't do what they need to. Had several damaged pieces that I replaced with various leftovers from other sets. Overall aesthetic looks great. Fit and finish not so much.
I have two HM-01s and am absolutely happy with them. It is important that the Ground makes contact. I have attached it to the engine block in three places.
I am pleasantly surprised by the good quality :-)
I've never seen such a beautiful beam engine model with a fully working flyball governor, so I absolutely needed to buy this kit. Assembling was easy and great fun. And the little engine runs perfectly even for the first time! This is really a great high quality model that brings so much joy - I would buy it again without hesitation.
youtube video (assembling and running): https://youtu.be/WUc1dygBdMY?si=PIiukdShecSa_aTp
Loving putting it together, and the pdf instructions is a winner can't wait to finish and see it run 🙌
A very difficult & challenging build but a lot of fun building this set.
Good instructions. Definitely value for money.
Shows Microcosm's constant innovation. Well made, runs great, sounds great, good looking. A great gift
Overall impression:
I was very impressed with the overall quality and "fit and finish" of this model. There is very little I can find to complain about in this regard. Despite some of the minor negatives I'll discuss in a moment, my overall impression is very positive and I would not hesitate to recommend this model to anyone who has an interest in these things. The asking price is a bit on the high side, but given the niche market this appeals to, along with the high quality and solid construction of the unit makes me think that I got a fair deal for my money.
