Member postings for GeoffT

Hi Thor

Thanks for your reply. Are we the only two who have this problem?

Geoff

Hi all

While I am happy with the standard of machining and assembly of my stationary engines I build, paintwork is a different matter. I brush paint using Humbrol enamel and am not always happy with the finish due not to the paint but my skill. I find painting small parts awkward due to holding them and manipulating them while painting, larger parts seem to turn out ok.

So the question is what are other people's views on this. Do you brush paint, or would I be better trying rattle can or air brush?

Thanks, Geoff

I had the same last week but was immediately suspicious as Omicron and variant were both spelt wrong!

Geoff

Thanks for all the answers. Just shows you never stop learning!

Geoff

Hi, I came across this the other day and wondered if anybody knows what it is.

It looks like a small file but the two faces are smooth, the edges have very fine teeth like a file. It is 150mm long x 6mm wide x 1.5mm thick. The handle is stamped with Bedford, Sheffield, England and it has a number 4 stamped on.

Thanks

Geoff

Similar experience as Nicholas. I have a Sieg SC3-400 lathe and bought a vertical milling slide for this. I found that only very light cuts could be made with this due to lack of rigidity. I have since bought a Sieg SX2P mill and this is very much better as it is designed for the job.

Geoff

Thank you all for the kind words. I always like to paint models for authenticity, after all the full size versions wouldn't be left as bare metal!

Geoff

Hello

My second posting. I registered and introduced myself in September. I was part way into a build of a single cylinder balance beam engine and was stuck for a dimension which was kindly provided by JasonB. As it is now finished and runs well on compressed air I thought I would post a couple of pictures. Apologies if they are in the wrong orientation.

Geoff

Edited By JasonB on 25/11/2021 18:54:08

JasonB

Thanks for that.

Brian & Howard, thanks for the welcome messages

GeoffT

Hello all

After retiring a couple of years ago I bought a Sieg SC3 lathe and a Sieg SX2P mill from Arc Euro, and am happy with both. My interest is in model stationary engines.

The current project is the single cylinder balance beam engine designed by Gerry Dykstra, progress so far shown in photo (sorry I don't know how to rotate it). I am now making the crankshaft but can't find the distance for the throw. Scaling off the drawing (which as a former mechanical engineer I know you should never do!) comes out at 13mm centre to centre. Can anybody confirm this?

Thanks

GeoffT

Edited By JasonB on 26/09/2021 14:52:01