Thanks for the explanation. The pilot is a standard piece used on most of my steamers so if it was out in the first place it will explain why it appears in all my models!!!!
Over the years these models have been out there you are the first to mention it!!!!!!
I am NOT a rivet counter BUT the overall shape has to be correct to give the right feel. Any glaring mistakes need to be corrected. Thus I will revisit the Mikados too.
Dick
