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"Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« on: May 30, 2019, 10:34:53 AM »
Hi Folks
I know I'm new here (see introduction post) but I believe you good folks like seeing build videos so I'm starting this thread on the Stuart build.
I will try to post a new part (video) once a week, any questions etc, please comment, please be gentle I'm no video expert. :)
Part 1.
Gary
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK0C40r1pTc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK0C40r1pTc</a>

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2019, 09:07:05 PM »
Very cool Gary!

I subscribed to your YouTube channel.  :popcorn:


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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2019, 12:05:22 AM »
Thank you Yogi
Gary

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2019, 01:13:49 AM »
Another subscriber to your channel. Neat way to present your build.   :ThumbsUp:    :popcorn:

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2019, 03:04:09 AM »
I'm subscribing to your channel also , can't wait to see the build .

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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2019, 03:57:28 AM »
I'm subscribing to your channel also , can't wait to see the build .
Another subscriber to your channel. Neat way to present your build.   :ThumbsUp:    :popcorn:
Thanks Guys for the comments and Subs.
Gary

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2019, 01:43:49 PM »
Hi folks
Here is Part 2 of the build, or at least Half of it as I have to break it up as the video was getting to large.
When I was editing the video I realized that the sound quality was not the best so that is my next goal is to improve sound and camera angles.
It is quite difficult machining with a tripod in your back pocket.
Hope you enjoy.
Gary
[youtube1]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3TVjdKO-Mw[/youtube1]

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2019, 12:52:20 PM »
Hi Folks
Here is part two of the Stuart cylinder build, I have decided to break this portion of the build into smaller videos to keep them as short as possible and I can post them up at a smaller time frame (at least one per week).
Hope you enjoy.
Gary.
[youtube1]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeihrn6_fTI&t=26s[/youtube1]

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2019, 10:20:42 AM »
Hi Folks
Here is Part 3 of the build "machining the flywheel" hope you enjoy.
The completion of the cylinder assembly is awaiting parts from the UK, (cast piston rings) I will then post a video of the cylinder assy.
Thank you
Gary
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4tAwuDGizY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4tAwuDGizY</a>

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2019, 12:58:59 PM »
Slick video presentation Gary, I whizzed through it to see the finished flywheel which looks very smart.

Andy 

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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2019, 12:44:48 AM »
Slick video presentation Gary, I whizzed through it to see the finished flywheel which looks very smart.

Andy
Thanks Andy
I'll give it a paint over the next few days and post up a photo.
I don't have to tell you how difficult it can be machining cast parts.
All the best
Gary

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2019, 06:00:33 AM »
Hi Folks
A few photos of the painted flywheel and a governor that I purchased of Jin which I will fit to the Stuart.










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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2019, 12:26:25 PM »
The machined flywheel with it's new coat of paint looks very nice Gary, your engine is coming on well.  Dave

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Re: "Stuart Beam Engine" full build
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2019, 01:06:01 PM »
Gary, just a thought, I know that you have been interested in Chipmaster's build of the big "Major" beam, as am I, ( I have made one...)  but I wonder if you have seen a number of other build logs on this forum that specifically feature the type of somewhat smaller Stuart beam engine that you are making yourself?
In particular I'm thinking of the lovely engine that is set in an engine house diorama that J.L. has written up very fully, in "Engines from castings" section , titled  "Stuart beam engine in diorama",  series begins June 01, 2017.     Dave

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« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2019, 12:39:56 AM »
Gary, just a thought, I know that you have been interested in Chipmaster's build of the big "Major" beam, as am I, ( I have made one...)  but I wonder if you have seen a number of other build logs on this forum that specifically feature the type of somewhat smaller Stuart beam engine that you are making yourself?
In particular I'm thinking of the lovely engine that is set in an engine house diorama that J.L. has written up very fully, in "Engines from castings" section , titled  "Stuart beam engine in diorama",  series begins June 01, 2017.     Dave

Thank you Dave, I will check this out.
Gary

 

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