Hello from Brum

[Michael MooreParticipant @michaelmoore38916]

[Michael MooreParticipant @michaelmoore38916]

Hi

It occurred to me that I've been posting away without introducing myself. Apologies.

I'm not mechanically-minded nor have I a basic foundation in maths, physics, and engineering but I enjoy history, sketching, and watching people making things on youtube. Would love a lathe and mill, but I've costly jobs around the house coming out of my ears, and I have an art room as it is.

I've been putting £40-£60 away each month on payday as I'm planning on buying a Stuart S50 (machined kit) to put together. That's about it. Ta.

[Michael MooreParticipant @michaelmoore38916]

Should add, I've joined so as to learn a bit more about steam engines and metal working, and tips for eventually putting together a pre-machined model.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Welcome, Michael

I have already enjoyed your contributions to the Newcomen thread

and I’m sure you will receive all the Stuart wisdom you could want, from the good folks here.

MichaelG.

[Mike HurleyParticipant @mikehurley60381]

Welcome Michael.

As a Brummie, like all of us in the region, you won't need fancy lathes and milling machines, as long a you've got a hammer (or 'ommer as we say round 'ere) yow cun meck anything!

Have fun on the forum – enjoy your Stuart as and when you build it.

By the way, have you thought about going to the Midlands ME exhibition this year.? Leamington isn't too far and even if you don't feel 'experienced' in model engineering you will find loads of interesting stuff.

Regards, Mike

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Mike Hurley on 15/09/2022 09:21:25:

Welcome Michael.

As a Brummie, like all of us in the region, you won't need fancy lathes and milling machines, as long a you've got a hammer (or 'ommer as we say round 'ere) yow cun meck anything!

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Best to complete the tool-kit with a Bread Knife, I was told.

MichaelG.

[Michael MooreParticipant @michaelmoore38916]

Ha!

And yes I've managed to talk the Mrs into going to that convention in Leamington. Both Stuart and Chiltern Steam are there.

I'll probably start on one of those wonderfully cheap pre-machined hot air Stirling engines before touching a pre-machined Stuart.

[Robert HoltonParticipant @robertholton69149]

Welcome to M E Michael. I am sure you will learn a lot here. I don't post much, but I am always reading other peoples posts and find it very interesting.

Have a great time with your Stuart, and keep us informed.

Rob

[vic neweyParticipant @vicnewey60017]

As an ex Brummie living in nearby Redditch I hope you enjoy assembling your kit

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Welcome!

You'm in good company 'eere.

Howard

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Welcome to the forum from the east side of the M6

H

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Welcome aboard , I'm on the Norfolk coast, I will be at the Midland, bring a few drill bits and I will regrind them for you. Noel..

[Michael MooreParticipant @michaelmoore38916]

Thanks, guys.

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