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A really beautiful piece of work so far. Following with great interest! What size is that chain - it looks tiny R

Got to love a Hoglet build, keep the photos coming :cool: R

Stunning gold medal work. Can't wait to see more of it - but don't rush it ;)

So, just to get my head around it, if it was a scaling system whereby the pattern was scaled down I could use a bearing cam follower. But, as its a 1:1 system a large radius follower is needed. R

Hi Achim, amazing work and very inspiring. Can you please explain why you have used a follower the same size as the wheel instead of a roller, does this stop inaccuracies creeping in? I am well on the way to having one based on your design and this is the final point. Kind regards, R

That is an impressive looking model - Im slowly getting some ideas together, thanks fellas R

If using a wasted spark, on a twin would you not want the trigger magnets on the camshaft, therefore running at half engine rpm and only firing at the correct point or would it not matter so much if the trigger magnets were on the crankshaft therefore running at engine rpm? With any more than...

Where are you based Dan? You've got my interest going. I will have a go at 3D modelling some tyres over the next few weeks but I will lean on you for your experience in silicone rubber moulding. Do you have any examples of what you have done? Thanks R

Has anyone had a go at making scale tyres for their projects? I know that most people stop at the engines but I want to go that little bit further and try to make some realistic tyres. More specifically - classic motorcycle tyres for a 10" wheel rim. I have seen these little balance...

Keep this going, looks like it will cover a wide range of skills :) R

This project is looking really smart! Glad its started up again. You've probably already said what CAM software you're using but can I ask again... Its projects like this that get be fired up. R

Hi Tom, Where abouts in Leicestershire are you? Im sure many other members would also be interested in seeing a photograph of your 3/4" traction engine. They may look small on the ground but look massive on the bench! Rob,

I have often seen really high prices for things, £800+ over what they normally are, and I can only think that instead of removing the listing they just put the price up to stop people buying them whilst something gets sorted behind the scenes. Its the only reason I can put to it. Ask the...

This model is going to look amazing when done! It's builds like this that make me want to start a new project, I then remember that I have at least 6 on the go and that my new years resolution was to not start anything new :( Watching with great interest :) Rob.

Check this out: http://www.sussexsteam.co.uk/Newcomen.html There is a video too. Rob.

I hope your wife doesn't look over your shoulder when your on this forum then :rolleyes:

Very jealous. It is cosy for all the right reasons, not because its small! You have some nice machinery too! Theres nothing stopping you. I need to: 1. Retire Now (im 26) 2. Swap the use of the house and garage. Live in the garage, have the house as the workshop. 3. Convince the girlfriend.

Hi Brian, The great things about this hobby is that there are so many ways of doing things and im sure that both methods would work well. I was only suggesting that boring may be a better option as Optimus called his lathe 'wee' making me think of something that may have trouble holding...

I would do what hopper said, although just make sure you clean it afterwards otherwise you'll be honing your cylinder out for ever. I would always bore any important hole as you're in total control then. Make up a plug gauge with a few steps on the end (-3 thou, -1 thou etc) so you know where...

I would be very careful about reaming such a large hole as you are likely to get a pattern down it that looks like a rifle bore, then you will never get rid of it. Why cant you just bore the hole, after all thats what the full size boys do, and make the piston fit. So what if its +/- a thou or...