First engine finally done - Upshur Twin

[MatiR]

Hello everyone – first post here after lurking for some time. Finally got my first engine done after buying a Sherline lathe and mill a couple of years ago. It was built from plans in Model Engine Builder magazine and seemed like a good first time project to learn how to use a lathe and mill, especially with such excellent drawings. I haven’t run it yet even though I got ignition stuff a long time ago – real life has been rather busy. Got a Hoglet about 75% done but the rather large cast iron cylinders are not doable on my Sherline. I have access to an old 9” South Bend so hope to get on to those soon. Great group to learn a lot about model engines, especially for a newbie - thanks to all for the good reads.

Regards, Mati

 

[Brass_Machine]

Thats a nice looking engine. Good job sir!

When you get it running, we need a video ;D

Got any pictures of the parts you have done on the Hoglet? That engine really interests me.

Eric

 

[deere_x475guy]

Looks great and congratulations....Looks like quit a challenge for a first engine....WOW!!

 

[AllThumbs]

Fantastic.

 

[rake60]

Your FIRST engine?

Absolutely Beautiful!

 

[Philjoe5]

That is one beautiful engine. Excellent job! ;D

Cheers,
Phil

 

[MatiR]

Thanks for the kind words. Yep, first engine, but I thought that if I was going to learn anything, I needed a challenge. Now if I can get it running...

I'll be glad to post pics of the Hoglet so far but it will have to wait a few day as I don't have my camera here now. The crankcase, flywheel/crankshaft/kickstarter assembly/couple of valves/some miscellaneous little bits are done. The cylinder heads are about 90% but the holdup is the cylinders as they are too big for my lathe. Will post as a soon as I can.

 

[DICKEYBIRD]

AWESOME engine Matii! What skill & patience you have!

Now you need to build a scale model BMW motorsickle to put it in and then train a pet monkey to ride it.

 

[Powder keg]

Super Job!!! I'd like to see the Hoglet also:O)

Wes

 

[Bernd]

Nice job on a first time engine. I'd also like to see pics of the Hoglet. Also have subscribtion to Model Engine Builder. How many other's do?

I want to build that engine someday and put it in an airboat. Wishful thinking right now. 8)

Bernd

 

[jgarrett]

Just down right fantastic for a first engine especially on a Sherline. Nothing against Sherline (had mill and lathe) but I can tell you are not a novice!!!
Great job!!!
Julian G.

 

[PolskiFran]

Great Job on the Upshur Twin! I'm sure it will run great. My Upshur Vertical runs very good. I've been up to 7 1/2 hrs contstant idle operation. Too bad I forgot to add more fuel to the tank.

Frank