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.
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.
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.
Here is a shot of the trio together.
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.
Along the line, I don't remember what the sequence was, I built a miniature of the Stuart Twin Launch.
Videos of all these engines running can be seen on my Youtube channel: gbritnell
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?
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
Cheers
Dennis
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.
George, I just got through perusing your YouTube channel and WOW! Amazing work. I'm awestruck by the Case bailer. And everything else...
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.
Very beutiful engines. I could easily imagine the twin in a little model steamboat.
Did you also build boilers for the engines?
Thank you for sharing the pictures George.
Model engineering Marvels.
Will you be attending NAMES this year?