Thanks Guys. It feels like I might be building a little momentum.
No idea on color yet Thomas. Ideas?
Tackled the Piston and Piston Rod next. Turned the supplied brass rod to the correct size and cut the grooves for the rings.
Drilled and reamed for the piston rod.
Moved the chuck over to the mill and centered under the spindle.
Milled the recess for the nut on the end of the Piston Rod. Then moved the chuck back to the lathe and parted the Piston off.
Cut the previously made Piston Rod to length and threaded the end (not shown)
I guess I finally have what could be called an assembly.
Jim