Model steam engine
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Majid & Pilou, thank you both for your comments. Yes, the wood texture bump map was a bit too strong and I will try some experimentation with the chimney glass texture.
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Taking on board Majid's suggestions I have done some work on the oil lamp and hope it shows some improvement!
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Very nice, I think you need a dirt map and reduced shine on the lamp body.
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Thanks Mike but I have spent hours with rag and tin of 'Brasso' making it that clean and shiny!
A bit of dirt would be a good next step I agree and, to my mind, the harder look to achieve. I will give it a go when I can.
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Earlier, L i am suggested something 'Meccano' for the steam engine to drive. Here are some rough renders of the stamping press (what I would call it anyway) along with the engine. No driving band as yet or animation.
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Some NPR images of a different engine model with line shaft, stamping press and trip hammer.
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prima! I love it ! 
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Thank you HornOxx. Also, a big 'thank you' to all the contributors to the Forum who provide so much inspiration and sharing of knowledge. I am often humbled by the shear excellence that they produce.
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A fascinating and wonderful piece, nice one.
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Thanks Mike, although I grew up with basic Meccano the steam engines and machines were definitely way out of my reach but I suppose I can have as many as I want now with a bit of Sketchup!
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Those turned out great!
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Thank you Bryan, now wondering where to go next! I have a notion for one particular model but it will depend on the available source material. I was looking at your excellent Blog page this very morning, you're range of transport covers a, somewhat, greater span of years than mine; 2000 year old Chinese tricycles to spaceships. I consider myself to be definitely stuck in the steam age!
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