Waiting for frames ....
Well, the frame jig spacers are being made so while I wait for them I've been playing with some other bits and bobs
I've built up the Comet GB5 and fitted it to the Sagami motor I bought from the Captain ages ago. After an extensive running in session it's running nice and smooth. Lovely dinky little gearbox and only 8mm wide, which is good for this project!
Only problem is the motor is not so narrow and will foul the frames. I need to add a DE38 drive extender, so more money for Geoff (artisan100) at Comet
Secondly I've started building up the cylinders and slides. Really pleased how this has gone aided by some nice fresh 145 and 188 deg solder from Eileen's. I can't really do any more to these until the frame is ready and I can start to work out how long the con-rod needs to be.
It's a bit frustrating with this build in that it's all chicken and egg, you can't finish building one part until you have started another. Oh well, it will all work out in the end (I hope!)
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