Recent content by burns

I agree, CAD what you need. I use Solidworks, Fusion is OK but gets a little flakey with lots of parts, still it's free so that's a plus and you can import .step files. Nice progress on your engine, good things take time

Thanks, If I find some drawings I'll CAD up and 3d print at Hi resolution, I can then go for investment casting if there was interest or decide if I have the time to get stuck in. Benefit of 3d printing is test fitting, planning and keeping the enthusiasm going for complex projects like this.

Hi, I've been chasing the Radial engine R958 drawings by Bob Roach and castings by Bruce Satra, seems both have passed away and no methods of contact work. I've been in contact with Paul Knapp who took over the castings however he no longer produces them. Does anyone have surplus castings or...

Hi many thanks for your response, any way we could we discuss the drawings via mail? Polyjet is rather like the inkjet paper printers, just lots of layers, info here on the machine I use J850 mainly in the medical field, some of my work here that may be of interest . It has a washable support...

Thanks Carl, will do. From what I found both Bob and Vernal Engineering have passed on.

Hi from down under to an excellent forum. I've been chasing the Radial engine R958 drawings by Bob Roach and castings by Bruce Satra. I've been in contact with Paul Knapp who took over the castings however he no longer produces them. Does anyone have surplus castings or drawings for purchase? My...