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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Jims exploding steam engine
« Last post by Fullraceflathead on July 20, 2026, 11:27:47 am »
Wow that was definitely dangerous I don't think anybody got hurt but their sheer luck comes on their side!!!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: 13x Stirling and Low Temp Engine Run
« Last post by Fullraceflathead on July 20, 2026, 11:25:27 am »
That's a very nice video and definitely a busy one!!!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Throw back Videos - Post Yours Up
« Last post by Fullraceflathead on July 20, 2026, 11:21:01 am »
Very nice videos thank you all for posting!!!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Throw back Videos - Post Yours Up
« Last post by Stoker on July 20, 2026, 09:57:39 am »
Probably not going to happen, so don't hold your breath. No idea how long I'm actually going to live, but my current project backlog extends far into the next century, and I somehow doubt I'm going to be able to hang on that much longer. The upshot of all that is, that it seems very unlikely that I'll be taking on any other projects on just a "let's see" basis at this point in life!!!


Oh yeah, and "with pictures", now that's funny, seeing as I haven't been able to post any new photos for a few years now!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: 13x Stirling and Low Temp Engine Run
« Last post by Jim on July 20, 2026, 12:28:47 am »
Quote from: Stoker on July 19, 2026, 07:00:48 pm
Oh my goodness, look at them go!

Boy Howdy, were you ever a busy boy getting all of those running at once!!!

T'was fun for sure.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Throw back Videos - Post Yours Up
« Last post by Jim on July 20, 2026, 12:26:08 am »
Quote from: Stoker on July 19, 2026, 11:33:56 pm
If I did it, I'd likely use Stay-Bright 4% that is just about as easy to work with as regular soft solder, but about 4x stronger!

Or heck, maybe I'd just use JB Weld!?!?  ;c)

Lots to say Daniel, but again get back to me with pictures and the process you used when you've duplicated what I constructed with the overflow spouts and the entire construction.

Love to see your work 👍
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Throw back Videos - Post Yours Up
« Last post by Stoker on July 19, 2026, 11:33:56 pm »
Quote from: Jim on July 19, 2026, 09:45:50 pm
Quote from: Stoker on July 19, 2026, 06:57:47 pm
I definitely wouldn't say "NO" strength, just quite a bit less strength than what you achieved with silver brazing!

Get back to me with pictures and the process you used when you've duplicated what I constructed with the overflow spouts and the entire construction soft soldered :)

If I did it, I'd likely use Stay-Bright 4% that is just about as easy to work with as regular soft solder, but about 4x stronger!

Or heck, maybe I'd just use JB Weld!?!?   ;c)
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Throw back Videos - Post Yours Up
« Last post by Stoker on July 19, 2026, 11:31:15 pm »
Thanks Jim .... I tried embedding it and just got multiple rows of gibberish that was clickable but did not actually embed the video. I think it is the same situation I'm facing with that other Forum access issue!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Throw back Videos - Post Yours Up
« Last post by Jim on July 19, 2026, 09:46:50 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on July 19, 2026, 07:50:06 pm
Okay then ...... here's an older video of mine showing a couple of rather uncommon Stirling cycle engines running together:

https://youtu.be/EE0Vnnm0m9A?si=dm_S_Zd9FuNgO_gx

Vid embedded for you, some nice stirlings!!! -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE0Vnnm0m9A
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Throw back Videos - Post Yours Up
« Last post by Jim on July 19, 2026, 09:45:50 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on July 19, 2026, 06:57:47 pm
I definitely wouldn't say "NO" strength, just quite a bit less strength than what you achieved with silver brazing!

Get back to me with pictures and the process you used when you've duplicated what I constructed with the overflow spouts and the entire construction soft soldered :)
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