Hi from South Africa

[MarinusK]

Hi all,

Firstly my name is Marinus, I'm 15 years old and I live in Limpopo, South Africa. Some of you might know me from the other forums.

Ever since my dad had gotten a lathe (3 years ago) I was interested of what could be made using it. A friend of mine has a MM1 and that sparked the idea of building steam engines Well made a few wobblers already, but currently busy building TICH 3.5" loco by LBSC.

I will post the build later on.

Great being part of this cummunity

Cheers!
Marinus Kruger

 

[stevehuckss396]

Hello Marinus!

Welcome aboard and when your ready I would like to see some pix of the loco.

 

[Swifty]

Hi Marinus, welcome to the forum. I wish that I started at your age, I always tinkered with things but didn't have access to any machines.

Paul.

 

[Herbiev]

Welcome Marinus. Love to see some pics when you get o chance

 

[MarinusK]

Thank you all for the welcome

I will post the build log soon, it might take a while as I'm going to try and do a full write up on my progress.

Cheers!
Marinus

 

[AussieJimG]

Welcome Marinus

Jim

 

[gus]

Hi Marinus,
Welcome from faraway Singapore. Great country. Been there three times on Biz Travel to Jo'burg. Great beef steak.

 

[MarinusK]

Thank you Jim and Gus for the welcome.

Hi Marinus,
Welcome from faraway Singapore. Great country. Been there three times on Biz Travel to Jo'burg. Great beef steak.

Then you should get some SA Quality Boere Wors By the way tomorow is National Braai Day here.

 

[clivel]

Hi Marinus,
Welcome from faraway Singapore. Great country. Been there three times on Biz Travel to Jo'burg. Great beef steak.

Gus, Pity you didn't get to Cape Town, one of the worlds most beautiful cities. If you ever visit SA again, make sure to make it a priority.

Then you should get some SA Quality Boere Wors By the way tomorow is National Braai Day here.

For those who don't speak South African, braai is the South African word for BBQ. The literal translation of boerewors is "Farmer's sausage" which is particularly delicious on a BBQ.