Thanks so much, everybody! Today, however, you will see I've met my match in terms of what I can do with paper!
I started the engine by first making the crank case. Went together well but I didn't get the face plate quite right. It should be curved and mine is multifaceted. It will be ok, though. There are about 15 pieces to what you see here!
Then I started on three of the cylinders. Very tedious. Each one has several structural pieces inside and little bits on top for the beginnings of rocker arms and exhaust fittings etc. All fit well, though. Just take your time!
But when I got to the actual rocker arms and even tinier pieces...I think I met my match. Check these out (and these are not the smallest parts you are supposed to use!).
There is nothing wrong the the design at all and there may be some people who could actually use all of this but it isn't me! My skill level needs some refining.
So I did try and use parts of the paper to make the tops of one of the cylinders but it has several (I mean about 8 pieces!) that I left off. I then added some pulled sprue push rods. Looks pretty darn neat.
I think now that I know I'm sort of inept at the tiniest of parts and lack the patience, I'll cheat and make the other cylinder additives out of plastic sprue and the like. For me anyway, it will look much more acceptable.
A great ride so far and a really lovely kit.
Cheers to all,
Dan
