Category Archives: IC model engines

Model engineering blog for those interested in building and restoring model internal combustion engines. www.mikes-models.com shows the building a Mills diesel 1.3cc. Further engines are in the pipe line includeing the Sparey 5cc diesel and the Seal 15cc 4 cylinder engine by Westbury.

Seal Crankshaft – next stage is profiling

Posted on 30 May, 2011 by Mike Freeman

Well I managed to turn all the journals to size without a major mistake (so far!) and only have the profiling to do on the milling machine. I did check the journals on the granite block and was pleased that … Continue reading →

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Bad day at work! Con Rods put to one side so change of tack – crankshafts next.

Posted on 6 February, 2011 by Mike Freeman

I knew I shouldn’t have gone out to the workshop, feeling a little under the weather after being brutalised by my younger brother Stephen (he maliciously tripped me up  when I was already wobbling – my life is spent being … Continue reading →

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Progress of sorts with the Seal con-rods.

Posted on 3 February, 2011 by Mike Freeman

Well I managed to get out into the workshop this morning to continue on with the Seal con-rods, that’s after quickly turning up a bush for the centre of a de-burring wheel. I was impressed with one I saw earlier this week … Continue reading →

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Latest photo’s of Steve Huck’s engine build

Posted on 1 February, 2011 by Mike Freeman

Steve Huck, who kindly helped me with making the camshafts for my pair of Seal engines, has sent me his latest photo’s of the work he is doing and it is really impressive! If the photo’s whet your appetite then … Continue reading →

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The Workshop beckoned and I answer at last! Seal Conrods

Posted on 27 January, 2011 by Mike Freeman

Well the 25th January was the day I finally got back into the workshop to work on metal. In particular the pair of Seal engines. I have had either a real or perceived, problem with sourcing high tensile steel or … Continue reading →

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Frustrating session in the workshop!

Posted on 9 October, 2010 by Mike Freeman

I set everything up last night ready to make a start on cutting the 1.5″ diameter round bar of high tensile steel, in half. I was full of hope that with the carbide tipped saw blade that cuts wood and … Continue reading →

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Flycut the top of the Seal Block – need to make a valve seat cutter next.

Posted on 8 October, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Today I managed to get the surface fly cut back and also the base but have left 3 thou for final lapping of the top and bottom. Hope its enough! The home made power feed worked great and certainly helped … Continue reading →

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Seal work starts again – pressing valve guides and cylinder liners.

Posted on 5 October, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Pleased to get out into the workshop and carry on with the Seal build. Today I spent my time boring out the previously made  valve guide blanks. Once this was completed I reamed all the guides 3/32″ to match the … Continue reading →

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More wood – bit this time metal will be used when patterns cast!

Posted on 27 June, 2010 by Mike Freeman

I have decided to make use of the fretsaw before putting it away after making a couple of wooden toys for my grandchild. I need to have two castings for the Seal that are handed different from the norm, allowing … Continue reading →

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