Hello from PA

[Gunny Sarge]

Hello all,
Old guy here from Pennsylvania, U.S. with a new interest in model engines...not gonna lie, I'm completely green (unless it's a small block chevy). I appreciate the chance to learn from the experience that I've seen thus far in the threads. Alot of my questions have been answered just by tooling around the forum.

I was recently gifted one of the blue Chinese H&M engines, mixed emotions at this point, still working out the kinks. But damn, I'm hooked. And like I said earlier, I've gleaned much on the subject from your posts. Thanks again to be a part of the community.

Gunny

 

[GreenTwin]

Welcome Gunny, glad to have you in the group.
This is an adictive hobby for sure.
I have known many who have been at it much of their lives.
My dad started building model engines when he retired, and ended up building 38 engines.
I was very busy with life until about 14 years ago, when I got an opportunity to start attempting to design/machine and build model engines.
It took me a few years, but I finally got the hang of it.
I have a very keen interest in the foundry side of the hobby as well.
Grab an engine project and lets get started.

Pat J.
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[ChazzC]

Welcome Gunny! My interests are mainly machining rather than models, but I find plenty of info here.

I’m in the Harrisburg area, where are you located?


Charlie

 

[awake]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Gunny Sarge]

Welcome Gunny! My interests are mainly machining rather than models, but I find plenty of info here.

I’m in the Harrisburg area, where are you located?


Charlie

Hey Charlie,
Western PA about 50 miles north of Pittsburgh

 

[Gunny Sarge]

Thanks for the welcome, gentlemen!

Gunny

 

[ChazzC]

Hey Charlie,
Western PA about 50 miles north of Pittsburgh

Not too far from Precision Mathews if you’re shopping for machines:

https://www.precisionmatthews.com/


It’s a significant drive, but you should consider attending Cabin Fever in January, 15 minutes off Turnpike exit 266:

https://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/

 

[Richard Hed]

Hello all,
Old guy here from Pennsylvania, U.S. with a new interest in model engines...not gonna lie, I'm completely green (unless it's a small block chevy). I appreciate the chance to learn from the experience that I've seen thus far in the threads. Alot of my questions have been answered just by tooling around the forum.

I was recently gifted one of the blue Chinese H&M engines, mixed emotions at this point, still working out the kinks. But damn, I'm hooked. And like I said earlier, I've gleaned much on the subject from your posts. Thanks again to be a part of the community.

Gunny

Hey, there's another Gunny in Washington