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It is with a heavy heart and sadness that we, Harold's family, are writing to let you all know that he died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday December 22. It was very sudden, and he had been feeling wonderful lately, so we are thankful he was able to enjoy every single day up to his last. I...

Cruiser I have built the Pioneer Engine as well. I have also used Roy Sholl's Capacitive Discharge ignition ( CNC Engines) on multiple engines but it is not a good choice for this engine and I do not recommend it for the Pioneer. Keep in mind that this is a NON compression engine and all of the...

Edi I have been to Curitiba a number of times. It is a beautiful city and I have friends that live there. Before I retired in 2006, HSBC was one of my clients. My favorite place to visit there was the Botanical Gardens. Keep up the good work on your engine. I will be following your progress...

Phil & MB - Thanks for the input. I think I am going to do a composite of them... Here in my plan: Spray WD40 in the engine and run on Compressed air for a good while. Then spray again and run for a few minutes. Then wipe the engine down, put a few drops of oil in the in intake and turn over a...

I have a Stuart 10V that I occasionally run for the grandkids. The problem is if it sits for a period of time the cylinder will start to rust and pit and the the engine must be disassembled and the rust removed. My question - What is the proper way to "put away" a steam engine after it has...

Great job Brian.... Thanks for taking us along on your journey. I totally understand the difference between complete and finished as I have a few projects in the complete or 90% complete or even running that are not finished. Harold

Welcome to our forum Karsten..... Harold

Brian - loved the die in the headstock... never thought of it but it is a GREAT idea!!! Thanks for posting and thanks for teaching us old dogs some new tricks!!! Harold

Don, Beautiful job..... That will be admired for more generations to come.... Good work!!! Harold

Brock - Looking real good!!!! And don't apologize for the scribble.... I adds to the whole build... Keep up the good work. Harold

Welcome to the group Doug... I live about two hours north of you just of I55 in Illinois. Did the same as you a few years back.... Retired, built a shop and started making model engines to keep the "cobwebs" out of my mind. Lots of talent here and lots of advice.... But I have to warn you now...

Dave - When you start discussing CI rings VS O rings you are getting into a religious argument with strong feelings on both sides. I agree with Brian. I have built four IC engines and helped others get theirs running and I have always used O rings. They are cheap, seal very well and will last...

Somo, Welcome aboard. I appreciate your perspective and ambition. As a retired 66 year old, I appreciate the fact that the advancements in the world have been made by those that didn't accept the "status quo" and felt they could forge a better path... Having lived a while in Alaska, I watched...

Danie, Welcome aboard... We are very interested in your activities and if you haven't figured it out, we are addicted to pictures!!! Look forward to sharing some of your workmanship. Harold

WOW!!!! That is a great job Brian.... Not only did you build it but you designed it as well. You have my undying admiration... Harold

The first engine I built from castings was a Stuart 10V and I posted in the dustier corners of this forum. The brass "lagging" was my first try at engine turning. http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=1862.0 I used a dowel and some clover grinding compound. Harold

Brian, Frazer - Thanks for the comments... Like you Brian, I was burnt out since this past winter, I had made my Topsy Turvy, the Pioneer Engine and picked up my Steam Tractor to complete... It was a bit difficult to stay focused, and motivated. The sunshine, fresh air and manual labor was as...

Even though I would like to see your donkey running and completed, it will be in your shop waiting for you whenever you get ready for it.... The Roadster will even still be there waiting to take you out for another ride.... BUT those grandkids will be grown and gone before you can blink your...

Wish both of you guys could be here... I'm sure "lifting a glass" might help what ails you..... Hang in there Tin. Harold

I was going to call this topic "What I Did Today" but Tin and Tel have already made topic headings similar to this so I landed on the basement theme. Now I do not want to rank myself, but this is not as good as Tel becoming a grandfather for the seventh time, but it is better than the way Tin...