Rider Ericsson hot air engine build

[cam081]

hi everyone
I have started a facebook page to log the build of my 1\4 scale Rider Ericsson hot air engine. if anyone is interested come over and have a look. just search 1\4 Scale Rider-Ericsson Hot Air Engine
thanks cam

 

[BobsModels]

Cam

It is a real fun engine to build, lots of challenges. I finished mine a year ago. I made a number of changes to improve the operation based on input from other modelers. I documented the changes up front on another site. As an FYI for you here is the link.

http://www.modelenginemaker.com/index.php/topic,3441.0.html

I am not on facebook so will not be able to follow along. If you have any specific questions let me know.

Look forward to seeing it on Ytube

Good Luck
Bob

 

[chrispare]

I am building one of these also so have sent a join request to follow your build
Chris

 

[cam081]

hi Chris welcome aboard I would love to see photos of your engine.

 

[chrispare]

I will take a few tonight when I get home.
I have gotten by the looks of it as far as you so far, which is pretty good for me as I tend to work rather slow due to time. The size of this is also slowing me down s bit due to only having small machinery to work with.

By the looks of your pics you have a lot more castings than I.
I have the big ones anyway.

 

[chrispare]

Here is what i got so far

 

[chrispare]

Pic 2
I also have the stand done.

 

[cam081]

It looks like you are getting along nicely.
Cam

 

[steammachine]

Hi Cam, I have a set of castings for this engine waiting to be started but it won't be for a while yet as I'm currently building a 4" scale traction engine. I have requested to join your Facebook group so will be following your progress with great interest!

Martin.

 

[cam081]

Hi Martin I think it's funny I am trying to get a few engines out of the way before I start a 3" allchin traction engine.
Cam

 

[davidyat]

Cam081, see if you can find any files from Bob Nawa and his Rider Ericsson build. It's the best chronical of a build I've ever seen and his model is awesome. He was kind to answer some of my questions on my build. Best of luck on your build.

Dave