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Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 12, 2020, 11:41:14 am
The vintage accessories have gotten so expensive, I have been forced to get more creative.

And you don't have to worry about rust or paint flaking on these  ;)

So true Nick.

Or glue getting everywhere!
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2020, 12:45:56 am
The vintage accessories have gotten so expensive, I have been forced to get more creative.

And you don't have to worry about rust or paint flaking on these  ;)
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 11, 2020, 09:29:03 pm
Academy does a great range of interesting models, and your outside the box approach to steam accessories is great inspiration.

Thanks Dave.

The vintage accessories have gotten so expensive, I have been forced to get more creative.
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: Steam Technology on June 11, 2020, 05:08:00 pm
Academy does a great range of interesting models, and your outside the box approach to steam accessories is great inspiration.
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 11, 2020, 03:16:25 pm
I liked this Water Pumpin Engine so much I bought a second kit and posted the video here:

https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/videos-the-office-of-steam-cinema/davinci-series-mechanical-drum-converted-to-steam-accessory/
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 08, 2020, 05:53:07 pm
Ebay listing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Academy-Water-Pumping-Station-Plastic-Model-Kit-18131-ACY18131/202428640879?hash=item2f21afee6f:g:qfEAAOSwyCZbkWI~
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 07, 2020, 12:51:39 pm
It does pump well Charlie, I quite like that.

Thank you Bruce.

I am sure it will be a hit at the shows with the kids.

Of course, I was inspired by your many kit bashes. 🤠
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 07, 2020, 12:50:07 pm
Neat setup Charlie, hopefully future shows make a comeback soon!

I hope so. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

I was planning on coming north to escape the heat.

But, that trip may have to wait another year.

Thanks for the feedback.
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 07, 2020, 12:48:15 pm
I like this model, Charlie. It looks like it pumps well, it is attractive, and looks really sharp teamed up with your Score. Thanks for the video!

Ps- pretty awesome the wifey shows interest. Perhaps it might be time to get her into the hobby?

Thanks Benny.

I am going to clean up the plinth and then reassemble.

Another project to combat COVID-19 Isolation. 🤠
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 07, 2020, 12:46:42 pm
That is very cool Charlie, i really need to get a water pump accessory for my own collection.

Thanks for the feedback SF.

These kits are under $30 on eBay.

I have ordered a couple more.

To be continued....
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 07, 2020, 12:45:14 pm
Cool! It looks like you are pumping oil. Very appropriate for Texas!
Crazydoug

Thanks Doug. Pumps a little slower than the Stuart Pump you built. 🤠
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 07, 2020, 12:33:00 pm
Hi Charlie, A great set-up and a very nice video!


Is that machine pumping ink? or grape juice?


Gil

I added blue food color to the water Gil. 🤠
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: RedRyder on June 06, 2020, 09:09:16 pm
Hi Charlie, A great set-up and a very nice video!


Is that machine pumping ink? or grape juice?


Gil
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: St Paul Steam on June 06, 2020, 07:51:32 pm
It does pump well Charlie, I quite like that.
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2020, 04:50:35 pm
Neat setup Charlie, hopefully future shows make a comeback soon!
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady on June 06, 2020, 03:27:47 pm
I like this model, Charlie. It looks like it pumps well, it is attractive, and looks really sharp teamed up with your Score. Thanks for the video!

Ps- pretty awesome the wifey shows interest. Perhaps it might be time to get her into the hobby?
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: Swift Fox on June 06, 2020, 03:00:41 pm
That is very cool Charlie, i really need to get a water pump accessory for my own collection.

 
Title: Re: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: crazydoug on June 06, 2020, 02:16:59 pm
Cool! It looks like you are pumping oil. Very appropriate for Texas!
Crazydoug
Title: Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
Post by: txlabman on June 06, 2020, 01:15:03 pm
I bought this kit off of eBay last year. I was bored yesterday and decided to put it together. It is a really well made kit, easy to put together and no glue required.

After putting it together, I decided to see if I could get it to run as a steam accessory. After a number of failed attempts, I came up with a workable design and created a diorama. My score engine already had a belt pulley on it and it fit the old plinth I had in my cabinet.

After running it a few times (my wife actually showed a tiny bit of interest in it), I decided to film the video.

I plan on keeping it assembled this way for future shows. But, I do need to finally finish the pipe work on the Stuart Score.

https://youtu.be/cD1p37j-KrY

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