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| Don1966:
There is a built on http://compound.modelengines.info/ on the compound launch you made be interested in. Still following with interest. Don |
| saw:
The Soleplate Hello gentlemen. Thanks for nice comments, I know that this project will take a long time for me to build, but who is in hurry? Don1966: Yes I know this gentleman, in fact it’s thanks to Mr. John R. Bentley that I found this casting.The first picture shows the Soleplate from the top.. ..and the next from the bottom. The first thing was to use a flat file to smooth over the bottom. Then check out where all the holes, and fixes the midline. After that some work in the mill I was using a center drill to mark out the midline, and then I have to drill for the columns. ..and threading for the columns After that I have to drill the whole for the main bearings and smooth the surface. And even some milling on the edges And the bottom. Then it’s was necessary to use a flat file emery cloth and a bit polish. So far I am quite happy with the result :) . I have measured and measured again, but things seem to measure up. The soleplate is very important, everything here must be correct otherwise I think I will have some problem.. :headbang: I’ll be back. :coffee: |
| doubleboost:
Hi Benni You are off to a good start :drool: :drool: :drool: I do like marine engines Looking forward to future installments :thumbup: :thumbup: John |
| NickG:
Hi Benni, looking forward to this one too, bit different from the norm. Wish I could get my hands on some cheap castings as I am keen to have a go at some, however the price seems to have shot through the roof in recent years! Nick |
| Alan Haisley:
Benni, This looks like you will have a lot of fun with the build. I'm tagging along to share in it. :drool: Alan |
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