Back to basics - Elmer's #25 Wobbler

[mklotz]

a simple honest quickly-built model that does not hide the flaws that crept in along the line.

You're too modest, Arnold.  I'll bet there are legions of novices out there who would like nothing better than the ability to produce such a "flawed" model.

Well done, indeed, and kudos for your decision not to turn it into a blinged-out imitation of jewellery.

[zeeprogrammer]

You're too modest, Arnold.  I'll bet there are legions of novices out there who would like nothing better than the ability to produce such a "flawed" model.

I certainly agree with that. Nicely done Arnold.

Too fast though! 

[rleete]

a simple honest quickly-built model that does not hide the flaws that crept in along the line.

You're too modest, Arnold.  I'll bet there are legions of novices out there who would like nothing better than the ability to produce such a "flawed" model.

Well done, indeed, and kudos for your decision not to turn it into a blinged-out imitation of jewellery.

Agreed.  If I ever get to that point I'll be satisfied.  Seems like he turns out an entire project in hours.

[b.lindsey]

Well done Arnold and a very nice runner.  Don't be sleeping too long now on the next project...after all...Spring is just around the corner. Seriously though, a great build log that I feel sure will benefit many of us so thanks for doing it.

Bill

[Inky Engines]

Brilliant Arnold,  not just the finished engine, but your ability to make such an interesting  build log from even a relatively straightforward design.

I await your 'what's next' decision with interest.

Kind regards

Geoff at Inky Engines.

[NickG]

Nice 1 Arnold.

[Jo]

Ok... lets see if I can get my DTC running again in the same time it took you to machine, build and get yours running.

Please don't finish any more engines before I get the DTC running. It is soooo embarrassing .

Jo

[Captain Jerry]

Good show. Nice pics. Useful tips.  Fine results. What more could you want from a build post?  Speed!

Jerry

[Bearcar1]

Bravo!! A real beaut' that one is. Simple and basic with nice clean lines. I like the heavier base. Been considering building one of these for some time now.


BC1
Jim 

[propforward]

What an excellent thread. Thanks for posting all this. I am currently working on this engine myself. It is the first model engine I have attempted, and you have provided a ton of useful tips here. Cheers!

[Don1966]

Nicely done Arnold you are a speedster. You have made it look all to easy. Nice runner and thanks for the shot by shot of your progress. I have enjoyed following along.

Don

[arnoldb]

Many thanks to all 

Welcome to MEM Prop  - I'm glad you're finding some useful tips.  Please don't be bashful, and post up a bit on your build as well; I'm looking forward to see it, as I'm sure are the other members 

I've not yet decided what to build next - have to give Jo a bit of a chance to catch up 

Kind regards, Arnold

[propforward]

Thanks Arnold,

I'll post up a few pics of my build over the weekend maybe. It's been slow progress. Technically I have made two (in some cases three heh  ) engines so far, as not everything came out right first time. 

But, things are improving, so I'll get down the shed tomorrow and see if I can make some progress.

[Thayer]

Don't worry about the "extra" parts. It doesn't take long to realize among folks actually cutting metal, there are those of us who have made them and those of us who lie about it.

[arnoldb]

I'll post up a few pics of my build over the weekend maybe. It's been slow progress. Technically I have made two (in some cases three heh  ) engines so far, as not everything came out right first time. 

Don't worry about the "extra" parts. It doesn't take long to realize among folks actually cutting metal, there are those of us who have made them and those of us who lie about it.

Yes, like Thayer said, don't worry about it.  Of my own lot, this was one of only very few engines where I didn't have to shove some parts on the "Wall of Learning" - or lost them to the shop monster 
I do tend to make less bad parts now, but when they go wrong, it's usually rather spectacular - and good for a nice chuckle at myself; it does not help to get discouraged or angry.  Fortunately with these little bar-stock engines the cost in material is not too high. 
It's sometimes good to try a repair as well - I've done it on a couple of occasions.  Less than perfect, but I'd like to think it's good practice for when I can graduate to a nice set of expensive castings - and be able to repair things if I make a booboo on those.  Once I get my hands on castings, just binning them after a mistake will not be an option!

Kind regards, Arnold