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Hi, Well if it is still available I will take it. Payment method? Please send me a pm to sort out the details. Thanks, H.

Maybe some pictures would be good? You mention that some parts are complete? It would be helpful to have a list of what casting are started vs untouched. It is hard to gauge interest and value with such limited information. Regards, H.

I would be very interested. Although I have a feeling that it will be out of my price range. Still kicking myself that I didn’t buy a set from the original designer. I was even just down the road from him for a while…… other priorities at the time I guess.

Hi, I’m interested but will need some time to see about transportation. Any recommendations for a rigging company? Who is bringing the new one? Thanks, H.

Hi Tim, I would be interested in the compound with reverse. Pictures would be great. Thanks.

Unfortunately Paul Knapp is currently out of complete casting sets for the R-985 and R-1830. I believe he may still have some R-985 singles available as well as quite allot of finished parts for all 3.There doesn’t seem to be any great rush to cast any more. Regarding the M5, Paul has some of...

I to would love a copy of the 0-440 drawings if possible. Thanks.

The swing of the lathe is not the most important aspect when selecting a qctp. The top of the compound to the centre is critical. Can the qctp go low enough to get your size tools on center? Or maybe like mine it needed a small spacer under to get the best usable and most secure clamping...

So with all the kiwis here are there any on the South Island? I’m in Blenheim.

For sure!

Hi Paul, welcome! What part of the country are you in? Lots of helpful people here so ask away.

Lovely engines! I spent 10 years being pushed around by a 6L3B. Great memories. I have often pondered building one, it would have to be petrol but in the spirit of the original diesel. Quite a few resources available online with good pictures and drawings. The original workshop and parts books...

Sometimes i have to be lucky! I usually find these things months after they have sold. While looking around online for info on the heads i came across the original price. Why o why didn't i find/buy some then! $180 for a set of 9. I find that price a bit hard to believe but have no reason to...

Hi Bob, Package arrived today, 7 days earlier that the tracking said it would! VERY happy camper! casting are lovely. great packing job to. I have done a quick comparison between the original paper drawings you supplied and the digital ones to be found online. quite a few differences. valve...

At the moment no. His family have at this point not found the originals. I have let them know that they would be of interest to allot of people. Hopefully they are located and made available for purchase once again.

Thanks for posting some pictures. hell of allot of work.

Ah, deep south. I'm originally from Clinton. Lived for a year in Bluff when i was a kid. Have since moved a bit further north....Italy! but hope to get back to NZ one day.

Welcome! I'm a fellow kiwi. How far south are you?

Hi All, Not sure if this is the correct place for this, mods please move if needed. I have been trying to contact Bob Roach the designer of the Pratt & Whitney 1/6th scale R-985 and R-1830. Today I heard from his daughter that after a short illness he passed away this May. We never met but did...

Funny that this should come up today. I have just today been in contact with the person who is currently producing those castings. he currently doesn't have a full set available. i have asked for an indication of timing and will post here when i find out. I don't imagine it will be soon. PM me...