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parallelmotion

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another Fanning model hot air engine
« on: March 30, 2020, 02:49:19 pm »
Here's something to relieve the work-at-home boredom: my example of the model Fanning hot air engine. It was built nearly 20 years ago by a friend who never got it running. I rebuilt it last year with a new displacer, burner, and firebox. I also painted it and added the plumbing, oilers, and nameplate. These were made from casting kits offered by the late Paul Jacobs in the early 2000s and apparently purchased by only a few model builders. 

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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2020, 03:05:55 pm »
A whole lot of motion going on there .... Nice Pumping Engine!
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2020, 03:33:49 pm »
Glad you got it running. Results were definitely worth the effort.
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2020, 04:35:53 pm »
Runs great, Brent... and looks even better...!!!


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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2020, 10:44:18 pm »
These are fun to watch  8)
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2020, 11:38:41 pm »
What an excellent engine, I do like tjese fannings no matter which size.
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2020, 12:17:20 am »
And I even like the colour!
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2020, 05:59:12 am »
Great work on that Brent, she runs like a top & looks great doing it.
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2020, 06:25:02 am »

Loads of motion there, love it !

Thanks for sharing Brent :)
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2020, 06:28:49 am »
Very nice Brent.

Looks like a great opportunity to have the scale model and full size one running in tandem. 🤠

A great save on this one.

Congratulations on getting it running.

I finally got my internet sorted at the Ranch yesterday. So, I am busy catching up on my videos. I still don’t have enough bandwidth to upload any videos.
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2020, 07:14:53 am »
Great job Brendt. I should send you my 1" rider ericsson that i have never been able to figure out why it won't run. I think your knowledge of these goes far beyond mine!
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2020, 07:59:55 am »
Nice resurrection.  Even with all the mass switching directions, it runs so smooth that you only see the slightest wobble of the 3-in-one bottle.
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2020, 03:18:16 pm »
Thanks guys.

Doug,
I'll be happy to try and get your engine running--like your son helped me with the stirling cooler motor. I would say wait and bring it to Coolspring but who knows if that will happen this summer.
Brent
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Re: another Fanning model hot air engine
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2020, 04:59:45 pm »
Thanks Brent. I may take you up on your offer. If coolspring doesnt happen, i,ll ship it to you
Doug
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