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Model Engineer Beam Engine - Reeves Kit

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propforward:
Thanks everyone for looking in and for your comments. I’m enjoying this, even if it is progressing more slowly than continental drift. 😁

Jasonb:
Sometimes fully machining is the only way to get a decent looking part


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This is true but we need to take into account that sand does not scale, lets say the original was cast with 100grit size sand at 1/12th scale that will be 1200g so the finish would not show any sand texture but most model foundries use the same sand whatever the part.

Also mould shift and parting lines do not scale. So if the model had the two halves out by 1/32" then that is like 3/8" on fill size, same for any flash around the joint line.

propforward:
I posted a video of the column turning. If you’re an insomniac it might help you get to sleep. 😁

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bhAp4Y_Emk

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