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I am working on a model steam engine and was considering building a flash boiler. Question arose in my mind, why not heat the cylinders and flash to steam inside them? I am sure someone has thought of this before, but I cannot seem to find any discussions on the subject. The cylinders and...

I am working on a 2-cylinder steam engine build. both cylinders are double acting. Stationary cylinders with crossheads. The bore of the cylinders is 1.250 inch, and the stroke is 2 inches. I am looking for a source to get some packing for the connecting rod fitting and to use on the valve...

I am in the beginning fazes of building another model steam engine. I have the cylinders fabricated, they are made of cast iron, 1-1/4 bore, and it will have about 2-inch stroke. Given the choice of; aluminum, brass, cast iron, or cold rolled steel. What do you think would be the best choice...

I am in the process of scratch building a two-cylinder, 90Degree "V" steam powered wobbler. The bores are 3/4 inch, and stroke is 1-1/4. Cast iron cylinders, brass pistons, steel frame. I have the cylinders, covers, pistons, connecting rods completed with no known issues. My question relates to...

Hello All, I am interested in building an RC model stearnwheeler . I think the right progression will be 1st to make the powerplant. Then the boiler to fit it. Then a boat to put it in. As for my experience while I have not built any engines , I have many RC, scratch built, airplanes . My only...

I am new to steam engines, but have a bit of experience in model building . I am thinking of building a rc sternwheeler and would like some input on the ideas running about in my head. First to describe the tentative project. I am thinking of a rather large model. about 6 feet long and 2ish...