[SEL] Is't true? Now something to look at

[Reg & Margaret Ingold]

I am, and always have, been happy to advise on any model topic if I feel my
input will help.
My ideas dont match the purist mainstream a lot of the time though.
You ask and decide for yourself about the reply.
I have made well over a hundred models now. I must be learning something as
I go along.
The main thing I think I have learnt is to have the best machinery you
possibly can for your particular situation.
I get the comment, "Oh, Aint you LUCKY to have a workshop like this!"
To which I reply, "Yup, and the more I spend on it, the luckier I get!!"
You CAN make things with old, worn out , undersize machinery but,
It is a whole lot easier with good, well sized machines.
Ok, off the soapbox and away to bed!
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Allen" <transteck at earthlink.net>
> I have been in contact with Reg regarding models, and it was off list. He
> gave me some great advice, but this topic really could be covered here. I
> think many have considered models, and I am one that has. Many questions
> though for those like me that have never built one.
>
> I know some have great machine shops and can make pistons and such for
full
> size engines. That's way out of my budget, and I don't have room for such
an
> operation. How about models?
>
> What does it take to make one. What size lathe, swing, etc. Will the
> combination lathe/mill in the GEM adds work for most of us. It could fit
in
> my budget and workshop. Who make the best model castings/kits? Let er rip
> boys and girls!