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Recently, just began reading Andrew Hodges new published paperback on Turing's invention, The Enigma. The inspiration came from the motion picture "The Imitation Game" which focuses on the machines early development. The author, Hodges, creates a schematic map of how it works and an idea of what's needed for parts and assembly.

Someone mentioned a magazine that focuses on the Enigma machines and the basics for any hobbyist or inventor. I found a handful of old parts, there more vintage in nature, the authentic, full metal and extremely heavy in construction (when completed...). I'm going all original, success is minimal, due to finding all the right components and working properly. The general housing is tough and considered expensive for most basic builds.

The electronics are in great need of, but in short supply, I have some of the small intricate parts like wiring, bulbs, and metal circular discs for decoding. In search of old letter and number typewriter keys for manual operation. I found in rather readable condition instructions on usage and control of the machine.