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    1/2 Scale Tom Thumb

    Finished reassembling after painting a few days ago. Took about a year of off and on work. This is my second engine. First from castings. It runs very well, better than my full scale Tom Thumb. My biggest worry machining it was ruining a casting since no more are available at this time. Larry
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    Machining connecting rods.

    I need to machine two connecting rods from brass/ bronze castings. One for 1/2 scale IHC Tom Thumb and one for a full scale Tom Thumb. Need some ideas on how to accurately slit the large end. I plan to drill tap size holes for the bolts first. Not sure if sawing through with a band saw and...
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    Casting Layout Paint

    Hi All. I have been lurking for a while and have just joined. I am starting my second ic engine, First from castings. A 1/2 scale IHC Tom Thumb. My first question of what I'm sure will be many, is what do you folks use for layout paint on rough castings. I'm thinking of using white latex. I have...
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