There is definitely no witchcraft involved in this, all that is required is a good bit of patience, plus the knowledge of what to do why you are doing it. Take your time you will usually get it right the...
You will need a Metalworking Lathe for this Parts are not always available for old model engines, getting parts for the early discontinued Laser engines can be a problem I made a new piston ring for a very old...
This guide is an edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete guide to Miniature Steam" which is now available on CDrom. It is written with the beginner in mind and covers many essential principles for...
I enjoy fiddling about with mechanical objects generally, so model aero engines are a prime target for me, old two strokes don't cost that much, if you mess up! so here are a few of my observations: I obtained...
I recently restored an old OS FS60 engine, the type with the machined aluminium carburettor open valve rockers. this was bought from a friend for £60.00. It had been in a box of junk for 20 years was so...
The plane arrived packaged well in a nice box...thats about as good as it gets. The instructions made no sense in places due to the bad translation from Chinese into English. The parts are poorly made, most of...