Hello all, im Mark a newly 60 retired mech engineer. Havent used a lathe since the 70s until this last year with my new little myford, now possess a pillar drill too, internal garages are not the best workspaces but its all i have. Just finished restoring a Montesa 348 (1976) and quite fancy a go at a small engine of some description. Any suggestions glady accepted, ive looked at a few kits and to be honest im no nearer a decision.. cheers Mark

Im thinking internal combustion although hot air engines look interesting, steam would be great but i presume the boiler is expensive regarding testing etc so thats ruled out for now. Having no milling set-up may need to change i think but for now im still so clueless as to which way to go. Mark

PS – have seen some model plane/boat engines, but have no idea how glow engines run or what you need. So might need to investigate those too!