Team Build 8

[dreeves]

Mike, great to hear you are doing better. Take it easy and have a happy Holliday that goes to all the team members.

Like I said before I'm in no hurry for the parts. I just wish our other missing member would post something.

Dave

 

[chrispare]

Just checking in on those other parties that are sstill workin on thier parts?
How's that leg?

It's pretty cold here lately but springs around the corner.

Chris

 

[dreeves]

Just Checking in Looking for more parts.

Dave

 

[maverick]

Hello guys,
I sent a note to Chris to let him know what was happening with me, don't know if it got around. Away from home right now for some R & R. Will take stock of parts and
Let you know what the status is. Chris suggested sending parts out as is. Will know better what is is next week. Any way, I'm on the mend I hope.
Take care,
Maverick

 

[Path]

Maverick,

Glad to hear you are up and running!
Can you shoot me a PM on what's going on?

Thanks,

Pat H.

 

[dreeves]

Maverick, great to hear you are up and around again. I look forward to see what you have. Take your time and don't over Do it.

Dave

 

[dreeves]

Im very disappointed with how this team build has come out. Most of the people involved have got there parts out. Some have totaly dropped off with no responce. we all put out a lot of effort to complete our work along with money. I spent over $150 to ship my parts out and I would gladly do it again if needed. This goes out to the members who have not sent your parts. Let us know what help you need or tell us you are not going to complete the parts.

Dave

 

[aonemarine]

Geez 11-18-2012 (post #137) I was interested in getting into this team build.....Sometimes missing the boat can be a blessing....

 

[Path]

Wishing all the builders and viewers a Happy Holiday and great New Year..


Okay ... let's see what it takes to get this Team Build 8 back on track.

Today I'm off doing family stuff, but tomorrow Saturday I will start a review of where we are.

In the meantime would the team members that would like to continue ...
pm or post here. Or at least let us know your commitment level .. if any.

Far as I know only chuck has complete his engine ... a very nice one at that.Thm:

Anyone else finish their engine?

I would suggest we regroup and reassign parts and continue.

stickpoke Ninefinger and Maverick ... would you be willing to mail all the parts that you have finished to me?... I will then mail them to the members who need them.
This will keep your cost down.

For the parts not finished I would build some of them and the other members would build some as well.

Let's see where we are and go from there ...

Comments and suggestions are welcomed,

Pat H

 

[dalem9]

Path Thank you for making an effort To get this back on track . I have just about given up on this . Would be nice to get them done thou. Thanks again Dale

 

[dreeves]

Path, sorry for my rant but like Dale I would like to complete it with as many team parts as possible.

Dave

 

[chrispare]

I am still in this build and will help with any part within my capability.
Also hope that the missing members are doing ok?
I am glad to see this build hopefully get back on track as I have 2 models in a box missing a whole bunch of parts. Lol

Chris

 

[chucketn]

I gave up on getting the missing parts a long time ago, as you all know. I went ahead and made the parts needed to complete my build. Not to diss the missing members, but it left a bad taste in my mouth for team builds, such that I will probably never participate in another... I understand that life happens. But the missing members should have manned up and accepted the many offers of help that were tendered.
I do thank the members that completed and distributed their parts. The Team 8 engine is my favorite engine in my meager collection. I hope to build a complete engine to the standard of the Team 8 build, one day.

Chuck

 

[joe d]

Hi Guys

I'm still interested in completing this engine, it's sitting in a box on the workbench
as I've not had the drive to finish up the missing bits....

If we are going to just go ahead and take on the missing parts with those of us who are still interested, I'm in. I'm pretty sure I've received everything that has been
sent out, I presume that everyone got the parts I made.

Lets finish this thing off!

Joe

 

[dreeves]

I'm also in if needed. Would love to hear from missing members. If they have even partial parts made send them to one of us to complete.

Dave

 

[maverick]

I have at this time 8 crankshafts (some need journals polished) and 2 to solder. Also 8 flywheels (no spokes yet) and material for the rest.
I've spent most of the last year barely able to work at all but improving slowly. Will try to post updates and even pics if I can find my photobucket account.

 

[Path]

Maverick ..

Great to hear from you ... wEc1 back.

Glad that you are improving.


Are you sure you want to continue ... I think that that would great if you can,
but only if you want to. If needed I'm sure we could unload some of the parts if that would help. Otherwise I'm looking forward to seeing pictures!

Now all we need is to hear from Ninefinger.stickpoke

Pat H.

 

[ninefinger]

Hi All,

I do apologize for not completing my parts. Circumstances have conspired to defeat me. I never intended to drop the ball and I did try very hard to make the parts assigned to me but
1. Inexperience with the size of parts lead to me scrapping most of what I worked on, wasting the time I had available to me in the shop (before the original deadline)
2. After the original deadline my work situation changed and I had less available shop time
3. I broke my leg (no time)
4. As I recovered from the broken leg I have spent almost no time the workshop (low motivation, lack of time) - recovery has been slow and now a year and a half on I'm 80% better - but standing still gives me grief sometimes
5. Lastly I've very recently moved houses (Dec 30-Jan 1) and my workshop is now not together at all...
I was going to try one more approach to making my assigned parts (redesign with ease of fabrication in mind) but that has been put off till I get my shop back together - at this time its looking like it will be a few months...
I am willing to send to Pat the parts as they stand along with all the parts I received - maybe he can find 1 person to finish them off and they can have a complete engine for their efforts.
Sorry.
Mike

 

[chrispare]

First glat to heat that the two of you are doing ok..

ninefinger how far have you gotten on the bearing cap and holder for the beam and crank?

I would like to offer to finnish those up for you ( since in in canada the shipping wont be bad)
I would also like to extend the offer to maveric to finnish up the crank shafts at the same time..

My opinion is leave no man behind ,you started the challange even if not able to finnish on your own should still get the trophy. ( win as a team loose as a team)

If thats good with the rest let me know

Chris p

 

[Path]

Ninefinger ..

Thanks for letting us know what been going on ... and that you are nearing a complete recovery.

Chris ... great offer. However, I would like to take on some of the parts and others team members may as well.
So if you do get ninefingers parts ... review them, see what is needed and we can reassign what is needed to those who are willing to take on additional parts.

Also I agree with ninefinger keeping the engine ... the only question is ...
do we mail him the parts or put it together for him. I think that he should decided .. either way is fine with me.

Maverick ... do you want to unload any parts?


Pat H