A beautiful piece of machinery, well finished, great for display. It runs well too, after a bit of fiddling. Those intending to run the engine would do well to look at the many videos online, and the model engine forums for tips and tricks.
The good: nice metal work and finish. Can be a sweet running engine.
The bad: mine came through with a sharp edge on the starter pulley rope notch that would cut the rope off in a few uses. A bit of attention with a round file to the notch fixed that.
The furnished display stand is an insult to this fine engine. But if they had to compromise to contain costs, that’s where I’d do it as well. A longer, wider, lower, heavier stand with the engine centered will be a great improvement you can make yourself.
Current engines are shipping with a black rubber spark plug boot that could be better. It looks great, but doesn’t seem to retain the wire in contact with the spark plug as well as it could. A fabricated brass wire terminal made for a secure connection, and reinstalling the rubber boot over it preserved appearance.
Running tips. Use Zippo ighter fluid or Coleman lantern fuel. A little marvel mystery oil mixed in will lube the top end. The needle valve is very touchy. Adjust in tiny amounts, beginning with 1/4 turn open and increasing a hair at a time. Insure there are no air bubbles in the fuel line. Enjoy.
Overall, keeping in mind this is a hobbyist engine, not a simple consumer appliance, with the expectation of a little tinkering or personalizing, it’s great fun, and makes enough power to run a scale generator or whatever, and makes a great desk ornament.