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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: komet163b on May 22, 2023, 02:09:34 pm
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It's not the first steam up, but it's the engine I've been tuning up most recently. I think I've finally got it running like a top. I'm sorry for the vertical video, but my workbench was a bit too cluttered to shoot the video horizontally.
Enjoy.
Steam on!
Tim
Jean Comby Power Plant (https://youtu.be/QzLK7quzCDo)
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I guess I should photos this here, sorry its not finished with painting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qnFLhuR5lQ
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This is a little different than what most of you are posting.
I just finished this after about a year of spare time machining. It is made from scrap steel and brass that I acquired.
It's somewhat of a copy of engines used on European side wheelers in the 1850's
I run it on air, but there is no reason that it wouldn't run on steam - other than I don't have a boiler setup.
It runs on about 10psi of air pressure.
Thanks for watching.
Scott
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMJOHwOgT4A
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My latest video - Empire B35 Turbine running well
on its original heater. Needed a bit of work, it
is a bit rough. A nicer one sold recently on EBAY
for $30 more than mine, but if I was bidding it might
have gone higher. So, I'm happy.
My latest breakfast run-for-fun follows
https://youtu.be/LEMHkLcs5Dg
Happy steaming,
Wayne
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For a missing smokestak from a German engine I would look at
EBAY Germany. If you find a nice one be prepared to pay much more
than you would expect. Being removable, they are the first part
to be lost. Also, some steamers collect smokestacks. By the
dozens, they hoard them. Hopefully, someone will have one for a
reasonable price.
Good Luck,
Wayne
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Good morning , I’m new to this forum and would appreciate help. I own a Marklin 4106 w a boiler diameter of 8.5. I’m missing the smokestack. The flue pipe has a diameter of 20 mm. The picture on this forum shows 3 engines and the vertical Marklin clearly shows my missing smokestack.
Where may I find this part or if not possible is there someone I may connect with to see about replacement manufacture?
Thanks in advance.
Rob
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Good afternoon from Brooklyn...
Well, I'm very happy to see that this is a popular
topic. First run videos are way cool, even when not
perfect.
So, I've added the first steamup of my Weeden 672.
The boiler bottom leaked onto the heating element so
I managed to solder the leaking areas and it no longer
leaks. For now. I need to come up with a way to fix
the S/V filler that is missing a chunk. I'm thinking
maybe put the steampipe where it belongs and drip
solder onto it until it is sealed. I added some
pix of the trouble spot. Advice is always appreciated.
https://youtu.be/ZhljnPidqzI
Thanks,
Wayne
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The pump seems to really work very well on that beautiful engine!
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From a wreck….
To this,
https://youtu.be/SAP47q_d4sY
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Even though I am very happy to have several Wilesco engines in my collection, I have never really been bitten by the D32 bug, and after hearing for years all of the problems they can present, I'd have to say that I'm glad!
Still, an amazing machine when it is all working as it should!!!
I think I've had (3) D-32's over the years, what I've always said about a D32, is ...it's still a Wilesco...just more of it. & the absolute hardest steam plant to work on should you have a problem (& you will). Saying all that, I still enjoy running one. 😊
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Even though I am very happy to have several Wilesco engines in my collection, I have never really been bitten by the D32 bug, and after hearing for years all of the problems they can present, I'd have to say that I'm glad!
Still, an amazing machine when it is all working as it should!!!
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that is a really cool engine, must be top of the line Wilco engine!
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I’ve got two of them, one now running after much work and heartache and another boxed example with also a burned out element which I will repair after I forget what troublesome things they are to work on with only two hands.
https://youtu.be/JuBJ5Or86dI
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I believe this is a pretty rare (on year only) Empire B-43 RPM "Gauge" Engine. I think a bit of a gimmick but I love this little guy - different is good in my book ;-)
Added the B-43 Lever/Pumper video :-)
https://youtu.be/OzUfj4ls7R8
https://youtu.be/UF8Olgnj4S4
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Nice rig, Rich!
Thanks for showing it here!
Gil
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I thought I'd make a action video with my Empire B-32 Battery Engine with some accessories.
https://youtu.be/d4N78XaAA_8
In other video news, I been annoyed when I would zoom into my items and the recorded audio on my iPhone would lower. Found there is a fix for that in the "Camera" settings and that is to turn off the "Record Stereo Sound" option!
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Pretty boring video but extremely exciting to me, I just posted this video in my thread: Sight Glass Seals >> I believe 1/8 OD Glass Tube (https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/technical-tips-builds-and-help/sight-glass-seals-gtgt-i-believe-18-od-glass-tube/msg57173/#msg57173)
I have been fussing over the smaller Empire sight glass tube seals for some time, going through all kinds of different items and finally nailed a silicone tube that will seal up with little to no fuss. It's a product from ZerksPlus website (https://zerksplus.com/) where I cut their 3/16" ID x 1/4" OD tubing down to 0.20 inches for each side of the glass tube. Before it took so much time with trial and error using teflon tape...
Here is my Empire 92 "Play Boy", which I think really pushes the seals, IMO. The engine actually has a replacement heater from China that is a 380W Injected Mould Heating Element Band Heater.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JrVs9jToUc
Nice work, Rich! Well worth preserving the 92 in a working state.
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Nice work, Tony...!!!
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Man , watching Tony Bird work , makes me feel like an untalented failure !
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Now that looks very beefy and fully industrial.
I really like the blue, brass and copper color scheme off-setting the black base plate and blondish wooden mount.
Seems to like being able to idle at a very slow pace, sure sign of a well-built engine!!!
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Hi,
This is the last model I made which was finished some months ago.
https://youtu.be/3ej_bidg1f0
Take care Tony.
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Here is my "new" Empire #62! I likely be looking for one in better shape, if one comes up at some point :-)
https://youtu.be/w9Jcu49iYnU
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Pretty boring video but extremely exciting to me, I just posted this video in my thread: Sight Glass Seals >> I believe 1/8 OD Glass Tube (https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/technical-tips-builds-and-help/sight-glass-seals-gtgt-i-believe-18-od-glass-tube/msg57173/#msg57173)
I have been fussing over the smaller Empire sight glass tube seals for some time, going through all kinds of different items and finally nailed a silicone tube that will seal up with little to no fuss. It's a product from ZerksPlus website (https://zerksplus.com/) where I cut their 3/16" ID x 1/4" OD tubing down to 0.20 inches for each side of the glass tube. Before it took so much time with trial and error using teflon tape...
Here is my Empire 92 "Play Boy", which I think really pushes the seals, IMO. The engine actually has a replacement heater from China that is a 380W Injected Mould Heating Element Band Heater.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JrVs9jToUc
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Old Radiguet model 19888 pre 1900 paris france
sorry ive been incredibly busy havent been sharing much.
https://youtu.be/xFFvCcuoqJQ
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What a wonderful restoration of a true basket case!
That is one very NICE engine now Rob!!!
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Im not really sure how to post on this forum so here goes...
I've been quiet on the forums for a while but I have been tinkering...
This is my last resto' Dol&Co 348#5
It had been on the project shelf for a few years so I got cracking on it last summer (December) :) :)
https://youtu.be/0MBZmVo2l58
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Marklin 4106-6.5 - my first steamup video after the fixes mentioned in my
you tube description and narration.
It's a pretty good runner - I need only a legit oiler cap and burner to finish.
Why did Marklin not put a throttle on this engine?
https://youtu.be/EtRu5vczNdc
Having fun,
Wayne
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Well, thank you !
Donn Jones
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Well now that has to be about the most impressive "Wobbly" Wilesco on the planet!
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Well, I don't have any videos , but here is some pictures of my newest runner. I believe it to be a D6 Wilesco , which I bought with no boiler off of Ebay. I normally don't care for single acting wobblers, but this one is pretty impressive and powerful , and fun to run . Besides, I got it , along with a Jensen power hammer for a whopping $19.00 . What's not to like about that ? One of the things I have always disliked about the little oscillating engines , is the way their connecting rods just slipped onto the crank pin , with no retaining system. If you will note on mine, I have threaded the crank pin for a 4-40 nut and spaced it with washers for a nice fit. I also added a PMR union to connect the steam pipe.
D. E. Jones
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A small KM&Co hot air engine. Very early according to the seller. It is water cooled.
https://youtube.com/shorts/5e_vhoncmL0?feature=share
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Still mounted in a vice but just got this running, my first "steam" engine attempt...
https://youtu.be/xm25EdyHoUU
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That is definitely a fine old Bing, and a beast of an engine. Reminds me of the Girthy Fleischmann 130.
Especially like the cam actuated valves on your engine!
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My latest conquest; apologies for the advertising on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/ByKlMFiKjxM
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Thanks Bruce - I do check in here most days but yes, I really should make more effort to contribute!
Wayne - a bonus of using the cartridge is that the closed end not only doesn't need an end cap making, it is also thick enough (about 1/8 inch) to be drilled and tapped direct for the various fittings without needing separate bushes. I have two more waiting to be used at some time.
Dave
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Good to have you back & posting Dave, nice engines/steam plants.
I sometimes produce several videos a day, so this is a an ever changing request.
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Dave, thanks for posting your setup.
It looks, runs, and sounds great. You mention the
boiler is from a jet engine starter cartridge. I
have a (probably) 75mm cannon ammo cartridge and
thought to myself that it would make a good boiler.
Your boiler proves the concept. Repurposing is better
than recycling.
Happy Steaming,
Wayne
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Thanks Wayne, it was just a bit of fun but worked out well enough.
As there's no more new videos on here yet I have included one of my previously completed project which is a vertical boiler incorporating cross tubes in the flue for better efficiency, it is made using a vintage jet engine starter cartridge of some 3 inches diameter, shown here with a Cotswold Heritage Perseus engine and heated with a 1 inch Bix gas burner:
https://youtu.be/BOA1iaGeTCU
Dave
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Well done! Makes me think about getting out my Erector and Marx sets, one of my
small engines, a bunch of O-guage track and then applying equal parts of ingenuity
and elbow grease.
Cheers,
Wayne
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Not a new acquisition as such but this is my latest completed project, a Mamod Meccano based loco using the MEC1 unit and running sedately on Hornby O gauge tinplate track. It is pulling a fairly heavy load of green 'logs' so working quite hard:
https://youtu.be/Yhd8mkc5tq8
Dave
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Lets shake up this website! Add a video of the first
steamup of your latest acquisition. I hope this stimulates
some action on a sleepy Monday afternoon.
My latest runner is a Weeden 58. It needed a sightglass
and a hole fixed in the boiler/smokebox attachment point,
along with some new gaskets. The governor is from a
Weeden 14, not correct, but it works, sort of. I'm
pleased. Please note that the original smokestack was
not on the engine for the video. I was trying it on
two other Weedens, successfully, and I forgot to put
it back on before the video.
https://youtu.be/m6SCIDZKkCg
Having fun,
Wayne