Stuart Victoria - Progress with the Fly Ball Governor

[Steve_Withnell]

Quite a long time since I progressed the Stuart Victoria, over the weekend I've been able to crack and get the governor assembly completed. The whole build is documented at my blog:

http://stevewithnell.wordpress.com/

That link will get you to the blog. Because it's a blog its very much last in first out! Hopefully there is something of interest here, have a browse, see what you think.

A couple of video's on Youtube if you haven't seen them -

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=553i48WkJts[/ame]

this is a trial run of the base engine, but you can see the double height steam chest to accommodate a Meyer expansion valve arrangement.

Here is the engine developed with the drive gear for the Meyer expansion valve:


[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzk8EwN7-34&feature=related[/ame]

In any event, searching on youtube for "swithnell" will get you the metalworking videos I've posted to date.

Hopefully something of interest for you!

Best Regards

Steve

 

[slick95]

Very very nice runner Steve :bow: :bow: :bow:

I went to your blog for more info and I'll spend some time reading/absorbing your detailed documentation.

Thanks for sharing...

Jeff

 

[Jeff02]

Beautiful job! Thm: Thm:

This too is one of my favorite Stuart engines.

 

[rake60]

Beautiful build Steve! :bow:

I enjoyed your Blog as well!

Rick

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Thanks for posting the videos. Very enjoyable. Very nice work.

 

[Maryak]

Steve,

Magnificent. :bow:

I love the dual action of the expansion valve such a neat motion.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[steamer]

Beautiful engine Steve!

And an unusual subject to model. I don't see many models with variable expansion valves. :bow:

Dave

 

[BenPeake]

That is one fine looking engine! I'm now going to find out what is going on with the Meyer expansion valve - very intriguing. Well done. :bow: