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Academy Hobby Models Kit (Korea): Water Pumping Engine
« 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.



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Cool! It looks like you are pumping oil. Very appropriate for Texas!
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That is very cool Charlie, i really need to get a water pump accessory for my own collection.

 
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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?
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Neat setup Charlie, hopefully future shows make a comeback soon!
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It does pump well Charlie, I quite like that.
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Hi Charlie, A great set-up and a very nice video!


Is that machine pumping ink? or grape juice?


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Hi Charlie, A great set-up and a very nice video!


Is that machine pumping ink? or grape juice?


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I added blue food color to the water Gil. 🤠

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Cool! It looks like you are pumping oil. Very appropriate for Texas!
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Thanks Doug. Pumps a little slower than the Stuart Pump you built. 🤠

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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....

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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. 🤠

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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.

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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. 🤠


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