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Offline CliveB

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Hi from Kent UK
« on: June 22, 2018, 11:10:58 AM »
Hello everyone,

I recently took early retirement from a varied career in R&D and now have lots more time to spend in the workshop. I have had a lathe and mill for some time and my current interests include stationary engines both ic and steam. I recently completed my first ic engine, an Atom Minor mk3 which runs well, once I get it started! I also completed a Stuart 10V which my grandfather began and got about 80% through many years ago, it was very satisfying to see that model running! My current project is a Westbury designed Kiwi Mk2 ic engine for which I have found previous posts on MEM extremely useful - see attached photo. When I finish the Kiwi, which hopefully won't be too long, I have a casting set for a Stuart beam engine to start work on.

Best regards,

Clive

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2018, 11:14:26 AM »
 :hi: Clive,

I too have made an Atom Minor and a Kiwi  8)

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2018, 11:33:12 AM »
Hi Clive and welcome to the group.

That's great. Another Kiwi builder.  Hope it does not give you a hard time to get it started.

Vince

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2018, 11:46:26 AM »
Hi Jo and Vince,

I read your threads on the Kiwi more than a few times and found them extremely helpful - many thanks for that! Same goes for the Atom Minor - see <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h94vp9cqiHI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h94vp9cqiHI</a>

With regards to starting I hope that the Kiwi will be kinder to me than the Atom Minor was!

Clive

PS how do I post a video?

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2018, 12:35:46 PM »
Hi Clive and welcome to the forum ....glad to have you!!

Bill

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2018, 06:04:18 PM »
Hi there Clive,
Welcome to MEM!
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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2018, 06:50:09 PM »
As another engine builder Clive - welcome to the forum  :hi:

Nice work on the Atom Minor :ThumbsUp:

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2018, 12:02:15 AM »
Welcome to MEM Clive!

Dave

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2018, 10:18:41 AM »
Welcome to the Forum  :ThumbsUp:  :ThumbsUp: Excellent work on the Kiwi and Atom  :praise2:
Best regards

Roger

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2018, 09:08:28 AM »
Hi Clive,

Belated welcome to the forum from another Kent member. Whereabouts in Kent are you?
Ray

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2018, 09:19:58 AM »
Hello Clive and welcome to the MEM forum. Nice work on your engine.

Have a great day,
Thomas
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Offline CliveB

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2018, 09:50:56 AM »
Hi Ray, I'm based in Kings Hill near West Malling. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!
Clive

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2018, 10:42:02 AM »
Hi Clive,

We are virtually neighbours! I am at Teston and I used to work at Kingshill. Isn't is a small world?

Ray
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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2018, 03:17:13 PM »
Welcome!

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2018, 05:14:12 PM »
Welcome to the forum !  :ThumbsUp:

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Re: Hi from Kent UK
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2018, 07:54:59 PM »
Hi Ray,

If you're passing this way you are welcome to stop by for a workshop tour.

Clive

 

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