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Stuart copies in miniature
« on: April 12, 2019, 10:48:13 am »
I didn't want to post these in the Stuart thread when in actuality they aren't Stuarts but they were modeled after the Stuarts that I have built over the years.
The first one was modeled after the Stuart #4 and scaled down to fit the parameters specified by the Sherline company for their first model engineering contest. I later built several more, one of which was sold to Mrs. Red Ryder. The small bolts are M1.0 x .25 stainless hex bolts. I made the longer ones for the reverse linkage. It's made from 12L14 steel with drill rod for the shafts.

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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2019, 10:50:37 am »
The next one I built was patterned after the Stuart #10 double but with the dimensions and drawings that I had already made for the singles.
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2019, 10:55:20 am »
The next mini that I built was made from the parts for the singles but as a horizontal. Awhile after building it I decided to add a working governor so I designed and built it using mini bevel gears that I cut.
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2019, 10:56:45 am »
Here is a shot of the trio together.
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2019, 10:59:37 am »
I was at an Antique Engine show and a fellow was looking at these tiny engines and said he would love to have one but could I make it from brass. I told him that I could so this is the small horizontal in brass.
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2019, 11:01:10 am »
Along the line, I don't remember what the sequence was, I built a miniature of the Stuart Twin Launch.
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2019, 11:07:36 am »
Videos of all these engines running can be seen on my Youtube channel: gbritnell
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2019, 12:02:09 pm »
Quote from: gbritnell on April 12, 2019, 10:56:45 am
Here is a shot of the trio together.

These look great and you have great machining skills that I wished I had.
How tall are the engines?
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2019, 12:46:02 pm »
Very nice and well done.
As some one  who has  just started  dabbling in Stuarts and previously
made “. 66% “  toy steam engines I can see this type  of work in my future if I ever complete  my  “to do “ list

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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2019, 12:58:56 pm »
Wow these are amazing miniature models George!

Hard to pick a favourite amongst them all, i do like the horizontal with the working governor but i also like the brass horizontal which would work great with steam.

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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2019, 04:05:42 pm »
George, I just got through perusing your YouTube channel and WOW! Amazing work. I'm awestruck by the Case bailer. And everything else...
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2019, 05:11:06 pm »
I just read this wonderful right up on you George your work and skill is incredible -

George Britnell - The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
A wide variety of model engineering projects from guns to engines, with an emphasis on Fords. Winner of the Joe Martin Foundation Craftsman of the Year Award for 2016.
The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum · craftsmanshipmuseum.com

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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2019, 10:49:49 pm »
Quote from: Jim on April 12, 2019, 05:11:06 pm
I just read this wonderful right up on you George your work and skill is incredible -

https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/britnell.htm
I just finished reading this article myself, it confirmed what I suspected the whole time....his work speaks volumes ( & loudly) you are a very fine craftsman of the highest order George, we are fortunate to have you here on this forum contributing as you do. some absolutely amazing work, something I would  aspire to be 1/10th as good as.
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2019, 03:18:55 am »
Very beutiful engines. I could easily imagine the twin in a little model steamboat.
Did you also build boilers for the engines?
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Re: Stuart copies in miniature
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2019, 03:52:34 am »
Thank you for sharing the pictures George.

Model engineering Marvels.

Will you be attending NAMES this year?
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