Recent content by Shopguy

Pictures like these are always of interest and sometimes can be an incubator for model ideas.

Looking forward to your next project. I think we all learn from work work and lucid explanations. Thanks for being so very generous with your talents. Ernie J

Wonderful job on an impressive model engine. Ernie J

Ralph, You do beautiful work. Your jack project is most interesting. A person could probably find dozens of different antique jacks to make miniatures of. Keep up the good work. Ernie J

That sir is a work of art. To make something like a working model engine in wood is the sign of a true craftsman. Two thumbs up So tell us something about yourself and the things you make. Ernie J aka Shopguy

Beautiful work. Runs so nice at scale speed. A model to be very proud of. Thanks for posting. Ernie J

Some really good ideas. Certainly increases the ease and versatility of the saw. I too will be swiping a couple of them for modifying my own saw. Thanks for posting. Ernie

The lady is one fine welder. Two thumbs up. :) Ernie J

Very nice model Stew. The parallel linkage is certainly unique. Thanks for posting. Ernie Johnson

Brian, Is something changing when it heats up? Valves, pistons, fuel supply? Or cylinder pressure? Possibly would increasing the mass of the flywheel help? I mention this because the fuel air charge is going to start expanding once it hits the somewhat hotter intake ports and other internal...

Beautiful wheels. Thanks for posting. Ernie

Fabulous collection of projects. What the hobby is all about. Thanks for posting. Ernie

Brian That is one phenomenal piece of work you've got going there. Waiting with anticipation for seeing it run. Many thanks for your continued contributions to the hobby. Ernie Johnson

Wonderful workmanship. I like your idea of the collars on the crank pins to keep the connecting rods centered. The boiler looks very well made as well. Proves once again even without a machine shop interesting engines are possible. Thanks for posting. Ernie Johnson

Might I add my condolences on your loss. Welcome back, New Years greetings and a comment on your beautiful model of a piece of history. I enjoy seeing your work as it progresses and find it an inspiration. Thanks for continued posting. Ernie Johnson