Finished modeling up engine, now time to build.

[ksouers]

Hey Doc! Great job!

Somehow I missed the finish. It runs great! You're gonna have to show both running when finished.

 

[doc1955]

Here are a few still pictures.

 

[BigBore]

SaahWeeet! 8) That is a sparkler, for sure. I'd be proud to own that. I can prove that....mail it to me! :noidea:

Ed

 

[NickG]

I was going to ask for some stills Doc you beat me to it, thanks.

Very nice engine, a lot of work in that and anybody would be delighted with that as a gift.

Nick

 

[doc1955]

Here are some assembly pictures.

Spacers put into place

Bearings put in place.

A straight shaft being used to aligne bearings before tightening.

Crank put in place.

Getting some help installing beam and connecting rod.

Well its a start tomorrow more buffing on the small links and cylinder mount base before installing.

 

[slick95]

Doc,

WOW, gorgeous work. Really like the look with the black and polish. Very inspiring :bow: :bow: :bow:

Jeff

 

[NickG]

Runs perfectly! You must be really proud of that project Doc well done :bow:

 

[doc1955]

Well got second engine put together and seems to be a good runner.
I'll get some video of both running together I need to find a y hose connector to connect both.
I'll need to do this soon I hope to send number to to it's new home tomorrow it a gift for my father-in-law.
Here are some pictures of the 2 engines together.

Couldn't decide which base to go with I kind of like just the flat base but on the other hand I like the timber look to.
What do you think make another flat or make another timber base?
Plus I don't know if I like the painted or the unpainted I do know as of right now the painted is the one that is going to a new home.
This has been a fun project!

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Those are two beautiful engines.
I do like the black one on the base...hm...I like the clean metal on the timer...

Guess I can't help you.

 

[hobby]

Those are 2 Beautiful engines.

I really like your workmanship of the framework.
It makes it look really intricate, and very pleasing to look at,
the whole engine looks like it has a lot of nice mechanical movemnts to it..

The painted one and the nonpainted one they both look equally excellent.

Beutiful craftsmanship.
Keep up the good work.

 

[doc1955]

Thanks guys.
When I take the unpainted apart to do some polishing I'll need to decide to paint or not to paint.
I found a y hose fitting I'll get some video tomorrow before I present number 2 to my father-in-law.
Can hardly wait to give it to him he is really into steam engines so this will be a real treat for him.
Back quite some time ago I built him a flame licker and he was so excited about it so I think he will really be surprised by this.
Good thing he isn't into computers or the internet if he was I know he would be a member right here. I really love this site, and all the members are so great!

 

[Maryak]

With those two beauties no longer a doc now a specialist. :bow: :bow: If I were your Dad I'd like the black one; it's somehow more how they really were.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[GailInNM]

Great work, Doc.
Gail in NM

 

[kendo]

Wow Doc
You have really done yourself proud buddy, excellent workmanship.
Love the one in black really makes the brass stand out.

Your Dad is gonna love it,bet you can't wait to see the smile on
his face when you present it to him.

Keep up the fantastic work buddy.

Ken

 

[NickG]

Yeah very nice Doc. Brilliant :bow:- has anybody forwarded this on to oldboatguy, sure he'd be proud as punch too.

Nick

 

[kvom]

These are worthy of POM nomination. :bow:

I think beam engines need to be slow runners to be really appreciated.

 

[4156df]

Doc,

They're both beautiful, although I must say I like the flat base better. I'm facing the same paint or not paint dilemma on my build. Not an easy decision. Fortuneatly you're a winner either way.

Dennis

 

[Deanofid]

Seeing the two of them together is a treat, Doc. They both look great, and while I usually like the majority of an engine "as finished", some guys really know where to put the right kind of paint. The pure metal one is a beauty. The black one is simply striking!
Such fine work.

Very nice. Very nice indeed!

Hint, hint: Another video, PLEASE!.

Dean

 

[doc1955]

Thanks guys.
I took one more video with both running before I took the painted or as I call it number 2 to my father-in-law.
I could tell I took him by surprise I could tell he likes it even if it was a very late present for his 87th birthday.
I got it on video to. I'll try and get some time to get them off the camera and uploaded. So number 2 is now in it's new home.
For right now I'm going to leave number 1 the way it is, well maybe some polishing but no paint for now. So once I get some time to go through my notes and get them into the drawings I'll post a PDF and model files for anyone that has a cad system.

Thanks again everyone for the kind words.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoWJg0QOf4[/ame]

 

[Deanofid]

Ahh, thanks for the extra vid, Doc! Fantastic.
The squeaky wheel really does get the grease. ; )

Dean