Advent 2024 day 21 - Stuart model kit

[@Peter_Nottle]

i have no complaints... 😲

[@ollysworkshop]

Good save with the JB weld! I would have been thinking about how to machine away the error, but that would probably have had it's own issues.

[@tandb]

@@ollysworkshop I think you are correct. There is enough spare material to bring down all of the machined surfaces to bring those holes into spec. Anything below that point is just engine base. Potentially flywheel clearance would become an issue easily resolved with a cut out in a wooden mounting base for the engine.

[@ajourneytolove]

That JB weld is a versatile tool, isn’t it? Nice fix!! See you tomorrow! x

[@tandb]

@@ajourneytolove a must for every home.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

The engine is coming along nicely. I have a casting kit like that, but is to scared to build it yet. Nice save. Good work

[@tandb]

@@RustyInventions-wz6ir I started with the Stuart models oscillating kit. The kit and the spares are cheap enough to feel like messing up is an option. Keep trying parts until they work. I learned a lot from that which has given me the confidence to try this kit. Have a think about low lost options for practicing each skill you need for your kit. Learn by doing is my theory and you learn even more by the mistakes. It helps to have a decent online community to help hence I am on Emma's spare room machine shop discord channel.

[@modellingmark]

Nice save! Exactly how I would have done it!

[@tandb]

@@modellingmark Thanks. It worked better than I expected. Now to finish the model and see if I can actually get it to run.