All members i have been building a 5 main v-8. i'm proffing out the casting right now and they are looking good . they are going to be for sale from Devecchio...
Hello to all, as probably a few have, i was turned on to I.C. modeling through the Hot Rod magazine article. I was not even aware of this interesting hobby,...
... you may want to join club in Florida called F A M E http.//www.floridaame.org the fame stands for Florida association of Model engineers pretty good group...
Hi there all, I ahve jsut joined the group so I thought I would introduce myself. I am just seting up a workshop at the moment as I plan to build a challenger...
Hi, I'm planning to make an engine valve, can someone tell me what is the procedure for making the engine valve? the stem is about 2'' long with 1/8'' diameter...
I've had success making such valves by holding 1/2" 303 or 304 SS stock in a collet and supporting the other end with a tailstock center. The "CNC" type works...
Thanks a lot for the procedure. I just finished making 2 valves for the engine that I'm working on. The question I have is how to make sure the valves are...
Does anyone have plans or photos of a single cylinder 2 stroke engine, made using an OS/Cox piston and sleeve assy. I am looking for a simple project for high...
I recall seeing or even having a set of plans that used the COX .049 cylinder and sleeve, for a multi cylinder engine. I am thinking it was a horizontally...
Another thought, I also recall seeing plans for a single acting simple steam or compressed air engine that was built as a kit or project for students. Had a...
There are two good ones that I know of, the first are a plan set by Roger J. Schroeder. Its called " The Simple Single ". Here is a link to his site, you can...
In the photos section there are two pictures of "Reds Model A Roadster". I'd really appreciate it if Red, or anyone who knows his E address, could contact me...
Whittle V8 A close up of where I'm at. http://tejasdragon.com/Whittle_V8/Whittle_015.jpg On the mill http://tejasdragon.com/Whittle_V8/Whittle_016.jpg And a...
Hello baem club, i have been sifting through the old american rodder mags that my friend gets and i found some models that you guy`s are building. I would...
Can anyone recommend a good place to get small engine parts anodized in the Bay area? PK look as though they offer a good service, but you have to pay for a...
Do your own Jeremy, it is easier than you think. Sulfuric anodizing will accept dyes about as well as chromic acid anodizing and is actually harder. Check : ...
From: "Bill C." ... When I had airplanes, I did my own. There is an "etch" that I used ... actually if you went to a good aircraft supply house, they should ...
Carl, are you talking about "Alodine"? It is a conversion treatment for aluminum that seals the surface, prevents corrosion and allows most any paint to adhere...
... Bill, that was 'one' of the things I used .. and as you say Alodine was mostly for something that was going to be painted. I thought I had something else...
You can do it yourself pretty easily and cheaply. I've done a few parts and it isn't a big deal. It's about $20 in materials, or $30 if you want to do black....
Corey, I'd love to hear the details of how you anodize so cheaply. I've seen several people refer to Caswel Plating for home anodizing, but their setup is...
Robert, the process that I follow came from here: http://www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize99.html I am using the procedure from the website, I did not send...
For all Home Shops check out this forum machined_hobbiest Here you can make connections with people who are looking to have parts made. Job Requestors can...
Hopefully Bob Kradjian 'monitors' this group? If not, maybe someone would forward this message to him? Thanks. I'm looking for information on the 1/5 scale...
