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Hi guys! This is Doug C from Executive Model Design. I got the message from Todd today. I do not know who owns the larger version of this model but we own the rights to the smaller Olds model. I can give you a set of the plans for the smaller one if that would be helpful to you. I cannot...

Maybe I missed it in the thread but you might try Plastow: http://plastowtractionengines.com/index.php This is the same foundry that now owns and produces the Stuart models in the UK.

I just finished a batch of 22 thimble air engines. I built these for the MidEastern model show coming up in Zanesville Ohio. The show is hosted by Paul Debolt (Debolt Machine). Come by and see me if you come to the show! :)

If anyone is looking for the Classic Motor kits in the USA we carry that kit as well as the DeDion, Otto, and Hubbard from Classic Motors http://www.minicastings.com/acatalog/IC-Engine-Casting-Kits.html I just realized we don't currently have the Daimler listed. I will have to add it...

Welcome! My wife and I were across the pond a few weeks back and attended a model show as guests of Forest Classics in the UK and it was great! I was disappointed we weren't able to stay for the large Dorset steam festival but alas I had to come back to the states (Ohio) and go back to work.

Stan, I found it interesting as well. I don't have a lot of time right now to go through all the detail but a fast initial read of it was interesting to me. - Doug C.

What kind of steel were you planning to use? I have seen several kits that provide a piece of 4130 Chromoly DOM (drawn over mandrel) tubing as the cylinder liner. For an o-ring ring you'll want a very smooth surface finish. I like dur-a-bar cast iron because of the consistency and surface...

Anyone on the forum going to the "Bristol Model Engineering & Hobbies Exhibition" in the UK in August? http://www.bristolmodelengineers.co.uk/Exhibition/exhib.htm I will be there at least one day (probably friday and/or saturday) with Phil Handcock from Forest Classics. I'd like to say...

Thank you for all the input. I came across this while looking at the camping/back packers fuel containers which someone mentioned. http://www.greatoutdoorsdepot.com/trangia-fuel-bottle.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=571vUaOj23Y&noredirect=1 Looks like a nice bottle and I like the valve...

Anyone have a grand solution? I've tried a few solutions with mixed results. Never any issues but I'm looking for something that will fit all the regulations. To run the different engines I usually have the following fuels: gasoline denatured alcohol white gas (ie. Colemen camping fuel) I was...

Can you please provide the model numbers you are looking at. The big price jump appears to be for the longer scale but I'm not sure I'm looking at the same thing you are.

I had a good time at the show and saw some really nice engines. From a vendors standpoint sales were low. My sales this year were the lowest they've ever been at Cabin Fever. With the date change we will not be attending as a vendor next year. We will focus our attention on NAMES and the Mid...

This is a video I recorded when we visited Gary Conley. This is the "Stinger 609" 1/4 scale V8 6.09 Cubic inch V8 with functioning super charger. Warning: I uploaded in high res. so you will need a good internet connection. The engine is running at the end of the video. For best viewing...

If you have spark and fuels it should pop. You don't need much compression at all. I'm using o-rings as rings and when you turn it over slow it does not have much compression. I use white gas in my little brother (Coleman lantern fuel). I did replace my plug when I was at NAMES this year with an...

Welcome! I hope to make it to an England steam show in the next 2 years.

Welcome! :)

I was able to shake a few hands and thank some of the setup, teardown, and operations crew but I know I didn't get to thank all of you guys that helped on a super show. A sincere thank you to all of you! It was a very busy weekend! I ran the 1/3 galloway a few times and ran the Lil' Brother...

I believe a certain "super" machanist (ie interpret as wizard, artist, master craftsman, ...) has already posted this as a work in progress. He machined this engine but I did have the pleasure of performing the first run. I am not going to name names but he can feel free to jump in if he likes...

I own the plans, patterns, and rights to produce the little brother. We have new castings for this model and they will be available at the N.A.M.E.S. show next weekend. We do not have them listed on our site yet. I will have a running model at our booth. Executive model Design - Doug Cvelbar

I have been a vendor for a couple years but I always bring some of my personal models to show off. I try to bring a few things that the kids can look at and touch. We have a nice cutaway model of a stirling engine to demonstrate the operation. I try to bring the sherline CNC mill and lathe to...