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I started building the Kerzel hit and miss a couple of years after successfully building a Webster. However, things changed in my life and I didn't get chance to to complete it. I want to continue where I left off. I believe Brian Rupnow had a build blog for this engine. Can someone post...

HI Guys. Well after all these months after building the Webster, I have finally made a start on the Kerzell Hit & Miss. I have finished the base, which seems to have gone well. Next is the complicated cylinder body. Brian, I have been following your post on this engine and following the...

Hi, I am about to start building the Kerzel Hit & Miss. However, I wanted to practice cutting some gears. I purchased the indexing plates for my rotary table and set it up on the mill. I have had 3 attempts and can't quite get it correct. I am trying to replicate the small tooth gear...

I am looking to install a DRO on my 320X600 AL-320 lathe (http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/L141). However, I am not sure if I should get a 3 axis or 2 axis as I am mainly doing small work. I have fitted up 3 axis DRO on my milling machine and now would like to update the lathe. Any advice...

Guys, I have just started to build the Webster. However, I notice that Brian and Longboy have used Viton O rings instead of normal steel rings. What is the reason that you have used O rings instead of steel? Do the O rings give a better seal? Also, does the aluminium flywheel have...

I am sourcing the parts for the Webster engine. I am having trouble finding the O.S. .12 carby that is specified. Can anyone suggest a carby that would be suitable to use with the Webster? Regards John Sent from my iPad using Model Engines

I started building the Stuart 10v about a month ago. I have built a couple of bar stock steam engines, but this is my first engine from castings. I was quite nervous before I started. However, all has gone well so far. That is not to say that I haven't made mistakes. I had to re make another...

I am in the process of sourcing the parts required to build the Webster Engine. I have tracked most of the parts through W.M. Berg and have sent them an email to check if they ship to Australia. I have also found the points and condenser on the Napa Autoparts Website. They are for the 1969...

I am looking at building my first Hit & Miss engine. Can anyone suggest what model would be suitable for a first IC engine. I have only built steam engines in the past and I am not sure where to start. Any advice would be appreciated.. John