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Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« on: February 22, 2022, 06:32:33 am »
I have already presented this incredible machine in the forum recently - but I did not believe that I could also acquire it.

Finally i cracked the hard nut even if it cost me a sack full of money and of course nerves!

The seller was really incredibly difficult in negotiations.

Of course, I know that this machine has some missing parts - but the size, rarity and good basic substance is certainly worth an overhaul.

This is what she looks like at the moment and I will take new pictures of the progress soon. Have fun,
Arnold ;D  ;D  ;D

NB. Have you noticed the little Oiler on the left?

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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2022, 08:34:32 am »

Congratulations Arnold!

I wait with anticipation to see what you do with it.

This will keep you busy for a while.

Regards,
Charlie
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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2022, 12:28:45 pm »
Thanks Charlie - I already made some progress - a new (old) drive wheel,
a new S/V weight, a new steam handle. Most of the non authentic stuff removed
and I have a first test with compressed air.
Enjoy, Arnold ;D

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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2022, 01:07:45 pm »
Stunning engine and seems to run so smoothly already!
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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2022, 03:52:22 pm »
Now I have received confirmation from an accomplished collector
that it is an original Radiguet No. 19895 from before 1900.
This is a picture from that period, Arnold

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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2022, 01:53:39 am »
Congratulations, Arnold, that is a very unusual and wonderful engine.

It runs like a grandfather-clock in the first part of the video. Mechanically, a real piece of art.

To crack a nut it needs a material that is even harder than the nutshell, btw. So I guess you must be a really tough cookie, Arnold.
Nagelfluh??? ;D
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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2022, 06:21:18 am »
Quote from: yussufhippo on February 23, 2022, 01:53:39 am
Congratulations, Arnold, that is a very unusual and wonderful engine.

It runs like a grandfather-clock in the first part of the video. Mechanically, a real piece of art.

To crack a nut it needs a material that is even harder than the nutshell, btw. So I guess you must be a really tough cookie, Arnold.
Nagelfluh??? ;D

Hello Thomas, thank you for the term "Nagelfluh" that is little bit harder than concrete - haha
but no joke this seller was my maturity test...
greetings over the lake, Arnold ;D
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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2022, 06:26:17 am »
Already finished most of the work - tomorrow I will make the first steam
test - I guess I will take a gas burner not coal...
It really came out very nice, Arnold :D

The Bing "Dickkopf" for size comparison

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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2022, 08:40:34 am »
Great to see it coming back to its original condition. The catalog image is great--never knew Radiguet made a hot air engine or gas engine as shown. Does that image has a date and source? Thanks.
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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2022, 10:53:11 am »
Quote from: parallelmotion on February 23, 2022, 08:40:34 am
Great to see it coming back to its original condition. The catalog image is great--never knew Radiguet made a hot air engine or gas engine as shown. Does that image has a date and source? Thanks.

This information jpg. came from Charlie some time ago - 1897

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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2022, 11:51:38 am »
That's an incredible machine. Just went into the other room to look my Bing.
That's a monster. It found a good home. Mine would be better but it found a
good one. Congratulations.
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Re: Radiguet&Massiot "a hard Nut"
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2022, 01:17:32 pm »
A great addition to your collection Arnold.

The only thing left is to light a fire.  ::)
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