Craftsman Twin Model Engine
Cheshire Steve
available anywhere, or of a complete engine for sale? My father was
involved in its development back in 1948 along with Ed Westbury and I
thought I would try and get hold of a kit or a complete engine for
him.
Thanks
Steve
tho...@toliver31.wanadoo.co.uk
Steve, I believe that John Goodall of Barton Model Products (he has a
website) was selling these until recently. If not, I am sure he would
know if they are available anywhere. He is in the business of buying
and selling model engines. Or maybe Woking Precision Models, who were
recently taken over by maybe Heritage Models, have some knowledge.
Presumably you already have the drawings. I have seen at least one
for sale on Ebay recently.. Regards, Tom Oliver.
Cheshire Steve
Thanks Tom, I was a bit surprised no-one replied (until now), as I
have seen a few web pages where people have built them fairly
recently. I will follow up with Barton, do you know for sure that
Woking precision models did them ? In which case I will pester
Hemminway (who I think took them over).
Thanks again
Steve
tho...@toliver31.wanadoo.co.uk
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Steve, I am not sure whether Woking did them - just that I made an
Atom Minor (ETW design) from a set of their castings. Incidentally I
would not recommend their quality. Hemingway may do them better. Tom
Oliver.
dfarndale
Hello Steve - just noticed your request for castings for a *Westbury
Craftsman Twin* engine. I have a part built engine which I seem to
remember buying from a customer (cost me quite a lot!!) when I owned a
model shop many moons ago in the 80s! Also a *Westbury Ensign * engine
in similar state of completion. I have some engineering background (ex
apprentice!!) and was going to finish the engine when I retire (10 yrs
time) but I wonder if I would ever get round to it? I have contemplated
selling them both via forums or eBay if the interest is there. Otherwise
I shall just hang on to them.
If you are interested (or anyone else!), email me at
da...@farndale.org.uk (or phone) and I will email some photos. The work
already done is of a very high standard and finish. Not too much more
work is needed. All parts, most raw materials and drawings are included
I think.
I don't have a price in mind but *I am inviting sensible offers*.
To see some photos of typical completed engines, visit 'Westbury
Ensign' (http://www.modelenginenews.org/gallery/images/ensign.jpg) and
'Westbury Craftsman Twin'
(http://www.modelenginenews.org/gallery/images/rww_craftsman_fv.jpg)
Many thanks
David Farndale Tel: 07775 744187
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Peter Miller
There is a kit on Ebay right now
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Clifford Coggin
> replying to Cheshire Steve, Peter Miller wrote:
> There is a kit on Ebay right now
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