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Machine Tools, Machining, and Toolmaking / Re: Machining, model generation, AI anyone else exploring this area
« Last post by MasonvilleEngines on September 06, 2026, 06:45:32 pm »
AI helping in creating toolpaths for oddly shaped in term of parts. An example - cam in terms of lift and duration rather than drawing geometry in CAD.
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Technical Tips, Builds, and Help / YIKES!!!
« Last post by Stoker on September 06, 2026, 06:09:57 pm »
Is there anyone here who has tried to repair a Jensen #20 heater blanket?

Ever even found a way to open one up to get at the elements inside without totally destroying it??

Were you then allowed back into the house from your workshop after you did any such kinds of work and did you and/or your marriage survive???
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Machine Tools, Machining, and Toolmaking / Machining, model generation, AI anyone else exploring this area
« Last post by MasonvilleEngines on September 06, 2026, 04:40:31 pm »
Hi,
 Wondering if anyone else is applying AI to their hobby endeavors. After describing what I want as a part I said I am having trouble visualizing, could you provide a blue print...



Len.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: eBay Commerce UK Ltd Confiscated My Engine
« Last post by Kmot on September 06, 2026, 12:38:28 pm »
I have had a similar experience with eBay's global shipping. After that, I have never used it again. Just ship UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc. And inform your sellers that you buy from to do the same.
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: Retrol HM-01 quality?
« Last post by SteamerJ on September 06, 2026, 12:22:48 pm »
Thanks Gil. I will probably stick with OKMO.
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: What fuel are you using?
« Last post by RedRyder on September 06, 2026, 12:03:57 pm »
Hi John, The 2 you have chosen are the best available hit and miss gas engines from China.

They are quite pain free. Both are able to start by hand right out of the box.

Let us know when you get them.
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: Retrol HM-01 quality?
« Last post by RedRyder on September 06, 2026, 12:00:05 pm »
I don't have experience with the HM 01 however I have heard less than stellar comments from some owners.
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Retrol HM-01 quality?
« Last post by SteamerJ on September 06, 2026, 10:15:11 am »
I like the look and size of the HM-01 and wonder how it compares to Jin’s engines. I would like to hear the thoughts of anyone who has both to compare.From everything that I have seen you can’t go wrong with an engine from OKMO.
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: What fuel are you using?
« Last post by SteamerJ on September 06, 2026, 10:09:40 am »
Thank you both for sharing your wisdom. I have a feeling that I will be asking a lot of questions for a while. The gas engines are totally new to me.
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: What fuel are you using?
« Last post by RedRyder on September 05, 2026, 09:39:03 pm »
Daniel's advice is very good.

John, you will love those 2 engines!

I have of late been using 25 or 30 to one mixtures as of late. Many will run on 10 to 1 however sloppily.

Most of Jin's I have mixed with Marvel Mystery Oil and with some of my small ignitor engines I use a 25 to 40 to 1 Coleman fuel with 2 cycle oil.

Jin's spark plug ignitions work fine with Marvel Mystery Oil. You may occasionally want to remove a spark plug, clean, and dry it.

Jin's will run fine with 2 cycle oil. I could be just blowing smoke here however I have felt the Mystery Oil was better at protecting the O-rings on the pistons. He includes spares with the engines and after having my first one more than 10 years ago I learned quickly the O-ring likes to stay lubricated. Ever since I have never had to replace another O-ring.

Gil
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