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Aster Hobbies Three Cylinder
« on: April 16, 2024, 07:51:02 am »
Thank you to Maxwell and Stoker for helping me identify this engine.  I was able to buy it.  Here are some pictures after I got the crappy gold paint off and was able to get it running.  This little engine  is amazing and runs like a top.  It is very fast.  I don’t know what I am going to do with it as I really like Stuart models.  I thought you all would like to see how it turned out.
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Re: Aster Hobbies Three Cylinder
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2024, 08:35:10 am »
VERY NICE!

They have the reputation of running like Swiss watches, being precision built and well designed!!!
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2024, 09:26:09 am »
Aster is famous for their model steam locomotives. This engine looks like it was made for a model boat.
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2024, 11:33:03 am »
I would love to see a video of this little one running.    Nice find, though.
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Re: Aster Hobbies Three Cylinder
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2024, 08:15:22 am »
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2024, 08:42:34 am »
You've got to be delighted with that ..... but if not, I'll gladly relieve you of your disappointment!!!    ;c)
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Re: Aster Hobbies Three Cylinder
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2024, 04:36:48 pm »
I am quite satisfied with this little engine!
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Re: Aster Hobbies Three Cylinder
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2024, 06:30:16 pm »
Quote from: Thobbs on April 18, 2024, 04:36:48 pm
I am quite satisfied with this little engine!


Darn!!!    ;c)

Yep, she's a beauty, and a really fine runner.

I believe Aster also built a 45mm gauge Shay locomotive, and the cylinder layout of your engine would be just about the same, though the base might be a bit different, or not. Clearly, yours is designed as a ships engine, but it may have a close locomotive relative?!?!


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