Stephenson’s Rocket

[Richard Carlstedt]

Nice Work !...no Awesome !

Rich

 

[pamw]

Nice Work !...no Awesome !

Rich

Hello Richard..... has been along time..... I've finally started finishing everything thats been started over the years.

 

[Richard Carlstedt]

Great to hear from you Pam, It has been a few years (Eight, I think)
I spent the past 7 years writing two books on the USS Monitor
and hope to get back in the shop shortly. The Rocket has been on my mind for years
and is a real challenge in miniature engineering as seen in Bob's work here.

 

[Bob Wild]

Hi Richard. Thanks for your kind comments. I still consider myself a beginner (as witnessed by my scrap bin), especially when I see the work of many accomplished members of this forum. But I do appreciate the hints and tips that they give. My next problem is the wheels. I haven't a clue as to the best approach - see attached drawing. I don't mind making a few deviations, but I'd like to stick as near as possible. I think the spokes will have to be round.

 

[Bob Wild]

Well it’s been a while since I reported any progress. That’s because we were due to move house so I packed away all my tools and machinery. Then, would you believe it, our purchasers pulled out (b******ards). So we are not moving. So I’m back in business once I can find which packing case has the tools I need.

Anyway I made some pipe fittings while I waited for some material for the wheels:

 

[stevehuckss396]

Glad your back. I don't usually post much unless I have something of value to add but I've missed the updates on this one.

 

[Bob Wild]

Thanks Steve. Next progress report will be more interesting; the wheels are coming on nicely.

Bob