I spent some time building engine and gearbox, which came as two separate components joined together and fixed to chassis and onto front/main axle. Basic assembly started with shaping up long exhaust pipes, making engine block and gearbox (which was tried on first, according to instruction should be mounted upon two axles, 25f, kit provides only part 25e, one long axle, apparently for running wheels). Engine block (Y shaped) and gearbox were connected together and details were applied, some rivets and small pipework. The most challenging part of the build were collectors and exhaust pipes, made out of copper cable and sleeve. The trick was to bend cable to required shape and fit it to collectors and the engine. It did not turn out the best though, I have something to improve next time.
When fitting exhaust pipes, small lengths of cable were left sticking out to slot into collectors bottom pipe and secure the joint. These "slots" turned out to be a good idea, which did not even require glueing components together at final stage of engine mounting. Engine itself is far away (again) from reality, but for more realistic look I will take care later, with more skill:] I have to admit though, making such models causes development of my library and huge increase in references. It is also very interesting, trying to recreate the real look of the object, and tricky from the other hand, working without plans or drawings, relaying only on exhibits in museums or pictures from the web. It also gives great reason for further research and gathering new materials.
I spent some time building engine and gearbox, which came as two separate components joined together and fixed to chassis and onto front/main axle. Basic assembly started with shaping up long exhaust pipes, making engine block and gearbox (which was tried on first, according to instruction should be mounted upon two axles, 25f, kit provides only part 25e, one long axle, apparently for running wheels). Engine block (Y shaped) and gearbox were connected together and details were applied, some rivets and small pipework. The most challenging part of the build were collectors and exhaust pipes, made out of copper cable and sleeve. The trick was to bend cable to required shape and fit it to collectors and the engine. It did not turn out the best though, I have something to improve next time. 
When fitting exhaust pipes, small lengths of cable were left sticking out to slot into collectors bottom pipe and secure the joint. These "slots" turned out to be a good idea, which did not even require glueing components together at final stage of engine mounting. Engine itself is far away (again) from reality, but for more realistic look I will take care later, with more skill:] I have to admit though, making such models causes development of my library and huge increase in references. It is also very interesting, trying to recreate the real look of the object, and tricky from the other hand, working without plans or drawings, relaying only on exhibits in museums or pictures from the web. It also gives great reason for further research and gathering new materials. 
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