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John McDivitt Built Model Steam Engines On Small Aquarium Air Bubble Pump Video
« on: September 02, 2019, 09:02:10 pm »
I spent a little time today filming and putting together this compilation of some of John McDivitt's model steam engines that are capable of running on a small aquarium pump.


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Re: John McDivitt Built Model Steam Engines On Small Aquarium Air Bubble Pump Video
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2019, 09:20:42 pm »
They all just kept building on the last one , when I told myself "thats the one I would like to have" ...a better one would pop up.  The Major beam is still in my top 5 for most desirable engines ever. 😉👍
Thanks for taking the time to video these lovelies for us Gil.
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2019, 10:41:46 pm »
Some very special engines Gil  8)  Wish there were more builders with John McDivitt's skill as it's very hard to fine such nice pieces
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2019, 07:05:56 am »
Not sure, but is it possible you have THE collection of John McDiviitt engines...his workmanship is beyond compare...just gorgeous.

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« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2019, 11:08:55 am »
Such precision and attention to detail is truly embarrassing to those of us who only pretend to do a little machine work occasionally.

Wonderful engines Gil, you are a lucky man to have such Jewels in your collection!
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Re: John McDivitt Built Model Steam Engines On Small Aquarium Air Bubble Pump Video
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2019, 01:36:26 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on September 03, 2019, 11:08:55 am
Such precision and attention to detail is truly embarrassing to those of us who only pretend to do a little machine work occasionally.

Wonderful engines Gil, you are a lucky man to have such Jewels in your collection!
What Daniel said , totally agree 😉👍
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2019, 06:35:28 am »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on September 03, 2019, 01:36:26 pm
Quote from: Stoker on September 03, 2019, 11:08:55 am
Such precision and attention to detail is truly embarrassing to those of us who only pretend to do a little machine work occasionally.

Wonderful engines Gil, you are a lucky man to have such Jewels in your collection!
What Daniel said , totally agree 😉👍
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Yes.... very well said, Daniel!
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« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2019, 06:52:34 am »
Very hard to pick a favourite amongst that lot!, i love the slow motion of the Major Beam.

I take it these are all run exclusively on air Gil?
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Re: John McDivitt Built Model Steam Engines On Small Aquarium Air Bubble Pump Video
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2019, 07:34:47 am »
Gil , Thanks for posting the video it's always nice to see John's engines running , sure do miss him .Jeff
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