Krypto

The model looks awesome already and the Sherline chuck is great reference for scale!

Sorry to hear about your little accident but now you have more time to catch-up on some reading.

I wonder what manufacturer this could be?  From the Sherline web page:

Important Update Regarding Sherline Products

October 20, 2026

We would like to share an encouraging development regarding the future of Sherline Products.

We are currently in discussions with an American manufacturer regarding the potential purchase of Sherline’s intellectual property and remaining inventory. The goal of this proposed acquisition is to preserve and revitalize the Sherline brand while providing continued availability of replacement parts, accessories, and machines for our valued customers.

As these discussions progress, we have agreed to temporarily suspend accepting new orders, effective October 19, 2026. This will allow us to preserve our remaining inventory while negotiations are underway.

Although no final agreement has been reached, we are hopeful that this opportunity will provide a positive path forward for the Sherline name and the customers who have trusted our products for more than five decades.

We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued loyalty during this transition. We will share additional information as soon as it becomes available.

Our greatest hope is that the Sherline legacy of quality, precision, and American craftsmanship will continue for generations to come.

Karl Rohlin III and Charla Papp
Co-Owners, Sherline Products, Inc.

Great job!  Looks very scale when compared to a picture of the Model A engine.

Great tip on the faceplate for the Sherline!  I'll be adding one to the accessory box and those wood lathe ones are pretty much the same price as the one from Sherline. Well, back when you could get them.