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Hi HMEMs, I've just finished the replica of Richard's Trevithick's Dredger Steam Engine. It took me almost a year to build the model (I wish I had more time for my passion ;)). Comparing to original I've made slight modifications (mainly due to the model scale): - instead of solid fuel I've...

Hi, I have just finished Trevithick's Dredger model engine. It perfectly runs on compressed air, only paintings is to do. The last thing I have started to do is gas burner. I 've decided to use propane-butane gas delivered in small containers. I have constructed burner in a form of brass tube...

The engine is inspired by Jan Ridder's thermo-pulse engine. It is called Daga VI :-) https://youtu.be/GbD8kV2PWNA

Daga V is finally ready! Four stroke, two cylinders IC engine. Openings in cylinders which allows observations of piston movements. Almost two years of build - in fact with two long breaks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk19mk16X8I&feature=youtu.be

Hi all, The new project, Daga 5 is started. It is 2 cylinders Otto engine. Some ideas were taken from Jan Ridders' projects. Now I'm finishing the base of the engine. greetings from Poland Irek

Hi, I have just finished my fourth project: 4 stroke internal combustion engine based on Jan Ridders plans. I have finished the engine in the beginning of this year, but since I've made a lot of mistakes, I had many problems with starting the machine. Finally, it is finished and works fine...

Hi, This is my third project. I was working on this engine from February 2012. I've made a lot of pictures, but I have to select the best before publishing. I have also some videos both form the trial run on compressed air and of complete engine. It is made from brass and cast iron. The boiler...

Hi all, My name is Irek, I live in Silesia in Poland. I has found this forum and I must say it's great! And please, forgive me all the trivial questions I will ask in future. I'm newbie. I work with thermodynamics and heat transfer in the Silesian University of Technology. My adventure with...