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Hello all, just thought I would share a few pics and a short video of the first of the two Amanco`s that I have been doing for a while. Hope you enjoy, I know we all like pictures to look at ;) Cheers, MartinH http://youtu.be/luGJFxx_cwA

Hello all, I have been trying out various electronic ignition systems of late. The problem I am having is that the four systems I have built and tried all seem to blow the hall sensors. I have fit the units to different engines with the same results, blown hall sensor. The sensors are the...

Hello all, I wonder if anyone can tell me how I could get hold of a casting kit for the Bremen? I believe it is done by a gentleman called Brad Smith, does anyone know if he has an email address to contact him by and does he ship to the UK. Alternatively if anyone knows the price for the kits...

Hello all have just spent a lovely weekend exhibiting at the above exhibition. An absolutely amazing time spent ratching through the exhibits and trade stands while spending the rest of the time talking to some extremely helpful and knowledgable people. HOPE YOU ENJOY THE PICS...

Hello all, I have just about completed the Briesch Amanco that I have been doing for a while now, thought it was about time it was finished. Only a couple of minor jobs to do, but they are just appearance things so thought you might like to see some pictures. This is the 1/3rd scale Air Cooled...

Hello all, I have just finished putting together the Rider Ericsson Pumping engine that I have been building. It appears to run ok and pumps well. I had a little trouble at first trying to get it to run well, it turned out that there was not enough clearance in the parts and as we all know...

Hello all, could anyone help me to find out how to enter some engines in this show, the website is pretty useless and gives no information whatsoever. So if anyone could tell me how to go about it then I may consider taking a few to this show. Has anyone entered in the past and what was thier...

Hello all, I have been looking around for something to drive with my ic engines to add a little more interest and show what they were used for. I came across the pump below and thought this would make a good looking exhibit that most people can identify with. I plan to make it in third scale...

Thought some of you might like to take a look at some of the models up for sale at my local auction house next week. No estimates given, but will try and find out the hammer prices for them. http://www.thomsonroddick.com/auction/2010/1111carlisle.html Cheers MartinH

Hello all, I am nearing completion of my Rider pumping engine and have enjoyed making it. It was my first attempt at a hot air type engine and I would like to try another, does anyone know of a set of drawings that are available for a Robinson type engine. Any assistance would be greatfully...

Hello all, decided I have spent enough time lurking and thought you might like to see s couple of pics of my workshop, not much to look at but it does the job. The lathe is a Kerry 5 1/2 X 40" long bed type with 2 axis dro fitted. The mill is a Tom Senior M1 that has had a total overhaul with...

Hello all, I am currently working on a casting kit that I bought from R L Rockwell. It is a half scale model of an R & V horizontal engine. I have been getting on with it, though a little slower than I would like, so thought you might like to see some pics of the parts I have done so far and if...