Post by: Swift Fox on December 30, 2019, 07:24:01 am
Quote from: CBWho
Could a person mount two big flywheels? Or will it interfere with the reversing engine?
I think the large flywheel would interfere with the reversing gear, however i don't see there being a problem with the non reversing models. I think the non reversing GEM model would look quite good with two of the spoked flywheels fitted, sadly it is currently out of production.
Post by: SeeSteam on December 29, 2019, 07:10:58 pm
Could a person mount two big flywheels? Or will it interfere with the reversing engine?
Post by: txlabman on December 29, 2019, 02:32:37 pm
A cracker of an engine.
Thanks for posting the pictures and videos.
Best wishes,
Charlie
Post by: Swift Fox on December 29, 2019, 09:33:34 am
I did a new video showing the new pulley wheel and it powering a blue thunder with only 12PSI on the gauge. :o :o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_mC6E5VUl8
Post by: Nick on October 16, 2019, 07:09:37 pm
Post by: RedRyder on October 16, 2019, 06:20:14 pm
That engine is just plain superb!
Gil
Post by: Swift Fox on October 16, 2019, 10:55:47 am
Quote from: jkbixby
I like that a lot, makes for a better setup. Since I have one coming in the mail I may have to talk to David soon.
Thanks Larry, very pleased to hear you have one inbound and i look forward to seeing it.
Post by: Swift Fox on October 16, 2019, 10:54:10 am
Quote from: St Paul Steam
a very nice engine Philip , exceptionally more robust than a Jensen #20 , the eccentrics are vastly superior as well as the reversing mechanism.
I agree Bruce and also vastly superior to Stuart's factory 10 series reversing gear in my eyes as i've never liked the bent rod eccentrics on those. The MSM ones look so much better and are more in keeping with full size engines. ;D
Post by: Stoker on October 16, 2019, 10:31:36 am
Post by: jkbixby on October 16, 2019, 10:25:33 am
Post by: Stoker on October 16, 2019, 10:23:05 am
Post by: St Paul Steam on October 16, 2019, 09:06:32 am
Post by: Swift Fox on October 16, 2019, 08:28:42 am
I'd hope that you would all agree that the Pevensey looks much more complete now.
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Plus i'll now be able to drive accessories off of it! ;) ;D
Post by: Swift Fox on August 22, 2019, 04:16:27 am
Quote from: CBWho
That engine is jewelry!
I've been thinking of getting a CMS engine, but I love twin flywheels and unfortunately they needlessly cut the crank short! I'll check out MSM
Thanks!
MSM produce some nice engines and are very good value for money. The crankshaft on them is certainly long enough to fit another flywheel/pulley which is something i plan to do with mine.
Post by: SeeSteam on August 21, 2019, 09:41:23 pm
I've been thinking of getting a CMS engine, but I love twin flywheels and unfortunately they needlessly cut the crank short! I'll check out MSM
Post by: Swift Fox on August 20, 2019, 02:11:22 pm
Post by: Swift Fox on August 20, 2019, 03:57:02 am
Quote from: St Paul Steam
Very nice Philip , I have always wanted one of these...& now you have me looking at them again. ..lol
Thanks for the video, you have a fine machine there 😊
Sorry Bruce! ;D seriously though they are great value for the money and i don't think you'd be disappointed if you got one.
Post by: Swift Fox on August 20, 2019, 03:50:56 am
My biggest regret is that i didn't get some of these engines years ago but i've corrected that now! ;)
Post by: classixs on August 20, 2019, 03:47:10 am
Congratulations !!!
Post by: Jim on August 20, 2019, 03:32:47 am
Post by: St Paul Steam on August 19, 2019, 09:44:50 pm
Thanks for the video, you have a fine machine there 😊
Post by: Hero on August 19, 2019, 06:35:02 pm
Post by: IndianaRog on August 19, 2019, 05:33:34 pm
Rog
Post by: Swift Fox on August 19, 2019, 02:52:32 pm
It turns over real smooth, there is a slight bit of end float on the crankshaft but nothing major. It is very powerful like my 10H and i couldn't stop the flywheel with my finger at high pressure. I also love the fact i can adjust the cut off and make it work expansively which makes a boilerful last a bit longer at the expense of power.
I plan to get one of those PMR bronze flywheels to fit on the crank which i think will set it off.
Post by: Stoker on August 19, 2019, 09:26:15 am
Perhaps you should send a link to this thread to John@MSM in way of thanks.
Post by: Swift Fox on August 19, 2019, 08:42:32 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VQWs_mQWQc
Post by: Stoker on August 17, 2019, 10:15:46 pm
Post by: Nick on August 17, 2019, 08:26:33 pm
Post by: Swift Fox on August 16, 2019, 11:40:51 am
Quote from: jkbixby
And I agree about Stuart - I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger on a purchase of one at their inflated costs anymore.
I can't help thinking that Stuart are pricing themselves out of the market a little bit, especially on their lower end products such as the 10 series. They have now got a fair bit of competition from both Miniature Steam Models and PM Research, not to mention most recently domestically with Chiltern Model Steam. One of the things that Stuart are doing is re-releasing some of their older models like the Progress Oscillator which is very good to see and i hope they continue to add stuff from their extensive back catalogue.
Post by: Swift Fox on August 16, 2019, 05:23:05 am
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I'll post up a video of it running soon.
Post by: Swift Fox on August 16, 2019, 05:19:53 am
Quote from: Jim
Quote from: IndianaRogPhilip, I think you have landed a fine piece of machinery there. Love that it is all bronze/brass...never liked cast iron coming in contact with steam !!! I shall have to peruse their offerings!
Rog
At the USD AUD currency conversion Rog, these engines are great value for you guys presently.
Here is their site Rog: https://miniaturesteammodels.com/
Hope i don't cost you too much money!!! ;D
Post by: Jim on August 15, 2019, 08:56:29 pm
Philip, I think you have landed a fine piece of machinery there. Love that it is all bronze/brass...never liked cast iron coming in contact with steam !!! I shall have to peruse their offerings!
Rog
At the USD AUD currency conversion Rog, these engines are great value for you guys presently.
Post by: IndianaRog on August 15, 2019, 08:41:49 pm
Rog
Post by: Jim on August 15, 2019, 06:29:04 pm
Post by: Stoker on August 15, 2019, 10:02:06 am
Post by: jkbixby on August 15, 2019, 05:39:38 am
Post by: Swift Fox on August 15, 2019, 04:20:36 am
Initial impressions are very good and the casting quality and machining is first rate and much the same as the Tyne i bought before. Even with the customs and shipping it was still half the price of what Stuart would charge for a factory built 10H and that doesn't even come with reversing gear or a lubricator!! and this engine is all bronze too. Much as i like Stuart Models i do have to question their pricing structure!!
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The base in the photos is just temporary and i will post more photos when it is mounted and hopefully a video of it on steam.