Just finished setting up my workshop here at the home I worked my whole life for. I'm a retired a mfg eng. I've built a lot of things over the years but these little fire breathers are fascinating. Last project was a Super Sterling Cycle Fan from plans by Jerry Howell. Nice plans, good runner. Now that i've got all my toys set up I can get back to work on my current project; I've got a half-scale Hasbrouck #5 about 30% finished. If it works out well, I'll try to build one in earnest for a proper steam launch.
Nice to find a collection of like-minded machine junkies.