New member , Niceonetidy,

[Niceonetidy]

Hello,

UK based, south west England nr gloucester. I have been model engineering since I was eight years old. Have made 3, 4, 6 inch steam traction engines. Just completing a full size Ruston Procter light steam tractor. I have always wanted to make some IC engines, so have bought a set of Wright J5 castings, and a half scale John Deere hit n miss casting set.

bTW, I'm looking or the rear castings for the Wright engine, I need the castings for the rear blower housing, gearbox and back plate.

Take a look at my website, link below, you will also see images of my ward winning Royal Scott rebuilt,

Happy days,

Colin

 

[rhitee93]

Hi there Colin,

There is some impressive stuff on your website!

 

[crab]

Hi Colin,welcome to the forum.
Bill L.

 

[mulac321]

Hi Colin where did you get the john deer castings from?
Calum

 

[Niceonetidy]

I got them from Leroy Hoover in Pensilvania, nice set too. The engine is half scale, and it has 1-7/8 bore, so a nice size. I have machined the main crankcase, and it's good quality too. I have not seen a John Deere hit n miss in the uk before, I'm told there are some around !

I will post some photos when its coming along . . . . . . . . .