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Thanks, Joe. The quarter or now one third scale models are hard to transport to the shows. Especially when you have as many engines as I do!

I built mine in 1/8th scale. It is amazingly powerful for it's size. The only real problems were with the ignition. When first started it was equipped with spark ignition and it ran well until the rings seated and the compression came up. At that point, spark would jump externally everywhere but...

I built two recently. Take a look at them at ronsmodelengines on YouTube?

. what, What's the matter Terry, No Uranium! Tungsten is too mundane!

I got to see this little beauty in person at the Zanesville Ohio show last month. Typical of the work you can expect from George. Always amazing. Ron Colonna

Terry: I can't imagine how you survived the week away from your engine just itching to find out what had happened and fixing the problem. I would bet that it was hard to sleep during that time. Glad that the problem was relatively minor and was easily fixed. All the things that could have...

Terry: I am hoping the hurricane isn't affecting you guys too much. I heard that the power was off for two days for some people in your area. Keep that Merlin high and dry. Stay safe. Best of luck. Ron

Terry: Congratulations! What a mind blowing piece of work you have created! I could feel your nervousness as you powered everything up and hit the starter. Always scary starting a new engine especially one as complicated and work intensive as this one. So many things that can go wrong. But it...

Terry: I know what you mean about trying to concentrate through pain. I will not take anything stronger than Tylenol for the nerve pain in my legs and back. It doesn't help much but I can't stand the feeling of being doped up on narcotics, not to mention the other nasty side effects. Anymore, I...

Terry: Best of luck. We need you back quickly to inspire us to be better machinists. Without your high standards to emulate we will fall back to mediocrity! See you around someday soon I hope. Ron Colonna

My son Dale let me know that Steve was asking who was going. I don't get on the computer much these days. My wife and I will drive out Friday morning. Hope to be there around Noon. Hope the weather is good. Ron Colonna

Terry: Most excellent work as usual. I read with interest your statements concerning the ionization of ozone gasses being produced inside of a distributor and it being the cause of possible cross-firing. I had never given this any thought and have never experienced a problem that I am aware of...

Terry: I feel your pain. Glad you were able to overcome these glitches. Those kinds of problems can make you want to throw in the towel. Well maybe not you but me for sure. Finally got my Novi running. Can you believe that the only reason I couldn't get reliable starting was because I needed to...

Terry: It was great talking to you, your wife, and your son at Cabin Fever. I am in total awe of what you are doing on this build. Your work is something above what I would expect to be possible for us mortal beings. OMG. How have you accomplished all of this in such a short time? I now believe...

Terry: Way to go! You must have been smiling from ear to ear when it fired right up. Glad you decided on hand cranking. Less chance of doing damage. Congratulations on a job well done. Ron Colonna

Terry: Glad to hear the engine wasn't seriously damaged and that you are getting it back to where it needs to be. I was thinking it might be better to hand crank the engine until you get more familiar with the fuel flow. You would be less lkely to do damage to any internal parts that way. I have...

Guys: I want to thank you all for the glowing comments on my latest project. I would also like to thank my son, Dale for posting those photos and responding to your questions. He has been my righthand man since he was old enough to shovel coal into my first steamer. This traction engine was a...

It was another good show. A big thank you to everyone who made it happen. I certainly hope to be there again next year. Ron Clark and I had our Offys running one at a time. Ron would have liked to have run them both together but I think the noise would have been too much for people trying to...

This post might show up twice because I wasnt logged in the first time. Anyway, I plan on attending and will bring my 1" Case as a work in progress as well as some of my usual engines. Chuck: I was wondering if you know if Ron Clark will be there with his Offy? Ron Colonna

Ron: And here I always thought that the NAMES show was a celebration of my birthday. Since you have had a couple more of them than me, I will allow you to take the credit. Great photos your buddy took of the show. I for one really appreciate them. I seem to miss so much of what is right in front...