Just a new guy gathering information

[kpate]

I'm new to scale model engines but not to engines in general.... 8)

My name is Kevin and I live in middle TN (outside of Nashville). My hobbies are collecting and restoring vintage farm engines. I'm currently in the middle of trying to build a version of Henry Ford's first engine just to see if I can do it (haven't bought the plans; just winging it for now). Signed up over here to gather some information with finding cast parts (i.e. flywheels)and look at other folks masterpieces. Thm:

 

[cobra428]

wEc1 Kevin
We have a guy who did the Henry Ford, I'm sure he'll chime in soon.

You know th_wwp

Tony

 

[Stan]

Welcome to the board Kevin.
Are you building a Henry Ford engine full size or a model?

 

[slick95]

Welcome Kevin,

Great place here as I'm sure you'll soon find...

Jeff

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Welcome to the forum Kevin.
We'd love to see some pics of your build.

 

[cfellows]

Hi Kevin,

Here's the build thread for my version of the Henry Ford engine.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=6352.30

Here's a video of the almost-finished engine running:

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Chuck

 

[PaulG]

Welcome Kevin

Here is one link for Flywheels.

http://martinmodel.com/index.html

Paul

 

[kpate]

Thanks for the welcomes and info guys Thm: Chuck your engine looks real good and the use of the tank/ carb is interesting. I'm actually thinking of making it to full scale or possibly larger since I have a surplus of small engine pistons from 1" to2" diameter laying around (all I have is a drill press and a bandsaw for now, looking at getting a Smithy 3 in 1 next year). If I get home at a decent time tonight I'll try to get some photos of the beginning of my project ...