Model Engine Maker
The Showcase => Shows => Topic started by: b.lindsey on April 10, 2015, 01:24:42 AM
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OK, new thread for pictures as they become available. I will kick it off with one from dinner tonight...left to right...sshire, b.lindsey, dreeves, and maury. Will look forward to seeing more of you tomorrow once the show gets cranked up!
Anyone with CF pictures from 2015 feel free to add them to this thread.
Bill
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Early auction arrivals
http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/sshire/slideshow/Cabin%20Fever%202015
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I used to have a Delta surface grinder just like that one.
It's kind of sad to see models auctioned off but I guess that is the way goes for some of them; hopefully mine won't meet the same demise.
Dave
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And that is me, right behind Dave, behind the waiter bringing our dinner- I wanted to eat before drinking!
It looks like its going to be another great show- Gary said they had a ton of stuff for auctions all day Friday and Saturday. And looking at the vendors unloading this afternoon we will have lots of good stuff to look at.
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OK, new thread for pictures as they become available. I will kick it off with one from dinner tonight...left to right...sshire, b.lindsey, dreeves, and maury. Will look forward to seeing more of you tomorrow once the show gets cranked up!
Anyone with CF pictures from 2015 feel free to add them to this thread.
Bill
(http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r539/wlindse3/IMG_2142_zpsgfckd6qb.jpg) (http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/wlindse3/media/IMG_2142_zpsgfckd6qb.jpg.html)
Looks like our spot from last year! Cool!
Wish I was there....rebuilding a race truck right now.
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Andy, better tell Aunt Bea to cook extra, looks like Otis is going to have some company this weekend :lolb:
Cletus
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Looking good, guys!
See you tomorrow.
cheepo45
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Here are some pictures from today...still more members will be arriving this evening and tomorrow. We hope to have 25+ for the group photo tomorrow afternoon.
Walking around this morning before things got cranked up Stan and I spotted this neat arrangement...an IC engine powering a compressor which in turn powered two small air engines.
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dreeves holding g.britnell's crankcase for the Flathead V8
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Only a few of George's (g.britnell) beautiful collection of engines
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George and Stan (sshire) chatting earlier this morning.
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A closer view of Georges Ford V8 (not the flathead)
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The MEM display as it was today.
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Stan's RE with it's excellent finish.
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More to follow...I am going to post these before I lose this post...the wifi here leaves something to be desired.
Bill
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Here's an unusual machine, and, I believe Brian hasn't built one (yet)
Steam engine drives pizza slicer. :Love:
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/philjoe5/Cabin%20Fever%202013/Steam%20Engine%20pizza%20slicer_zpshjnbsdf9.jpg) (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/philjoe5/media/Cabin%20Fever%202013/Steam%20Engine%20pizza%20slicer_zpshjnbsdf9.jpg.html)
I didn't see it in action but maybe a video tomorrow?
Cheers,
Phil
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Here are some more, neither wifi nor photobucket is cooperating tonight so less commentary in the hope of getting the rest posted...
dreeves display as well as his latest addition which I will let him describe.
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Kirk (kvom) and his Joy's Valve engine ... as nice as it is massive
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A couple of shots of George's more miniature works (the metric scale is for our more metric oriented members)
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Still more to follow...
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The next few are some of Doug Kelley's collection that he brought to CF this year.
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The next few are of some nicely blinged up models.
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The finally for today from dinner tonight Mr. & Mrs. Mosey
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and the rest of the dinner group...
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That's all for today...looking forward to a great Saturday at the show !!
Bill
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You guys look like your having a great time. Keep the pictures coming and don't forget to wish Britnell a happy birthday for me.
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Re: Photo #10.....
Please identify the green, two-cylinder, stationary engine that was built by Doug Kelly? Fairbanks???? Is it a kit?....bar-stock design?....do drawings exist?
Frank
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Frank, it is a Bates & Edmonds. Doug has drawn it but he said the plans are not yet available. It is a bar stock engine, not from castings.
Bill
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How's the attendance this year
Cletus
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Please tell George that some good closeup pictures of that Gatling and the revolver(?) behind it would certainly be well received. I'm sure the members would enjoy seeing the miniature Mannlicher as well.
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B. Lindsey...thanks so much for the engine identification. Can you believe that I just this second, saw the little sign next to the photographed engine.
Thanks for the additional information. So, it's a bar-stock design, and plans are not yet available. : ((
Looking forward to the publishing of these drawings.
Frank
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Will do Marv.
Bill
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I really love these photos from these shows. I get to see some nice models and also get to put faces to some of the names. Thank you very much.
Also loved the photo of what looks like an M2 and the miniature Gatling. What's behind the gatling? A colt SAA?
Vince
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Hi guys some photos for you and these are of the members.
Eric my brother this one is for you so eat your heart out dog................ :drinking-41: for the members not familiar with the faces they are Stan, yours truly and Bill.
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/don1966/CABIN%20FEVER%202015/image.jpg3_zpssc8q0ciy.jpg)
A photo of Mosey working on his engine a little blurry sorry.
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/don1966/CABIN%20FEVER%202015/image.jpg2_zpsrjkyprkl.jpg)
Zee programmer
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Paul with his Tic tag
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Tin Falcon
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/don1966/CABIN%20FEVER%202015/image.jpg3_zpsvqwjbpeb.jpg)
Bill
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Stan hard at it and Cheapo ( Scott)
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I have more I will pops as I can.
Don
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More photos here on the slideshow http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/don1966/slideshow/CABIN%20FEVER%202015
Don
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Thanks guys. I've been cooking since 2 this morning and now it's time to go put this show on. Y'all keep them coming. Oh yeah, have one for me :insane:
Cletus
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Usual Suspects
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Standing (L to R)
PSTechPaul, Cheepo45,PhilJoe,PhilL,Fred,Mosey,Don1966,Bill Lindsey,Cletus’ Autographed Shirt, dReeves,Zee
Short Guys (L - R)
Tin Falcon, George Bricknell, 90LX_Notch and son, Stan (SSHIRE)
UK Version
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Here are more from me from day 2 at CF.
Scott Nelson arrived this morning with his beautiful Gade that ran flawlessly throughout the day.
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Yesterday I had forgotten to post a picture of Phil (Phil_L) and his gorgeous Mery which also ran wonderfully today and received a lot of well deserved attention.
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These next two are for Frank, a couple more shots of the Bates & Edmonds.
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An Otto-Langen..always interesting to see running.
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Here is one of Myrickman's Swan engine...another sizeable engine but lovely.
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And Myrickman himself.
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Dave's (dreeves) full size radial from Rudy's plans alongside my half scale version of the same engine.
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Aw now y'all got me all snoty nosed. Looks like we had a sizable showin. Go MEM
CLETUS
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These next few are for Marv and those interested on George's (g,britnell) revolver and gatling gun and also a few of his incredible and incredibly small beam engine.
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those barrel holes go all the way through by the way and we asked George if they were rifled as well :)
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A shot of PStechPaul who had his wobbler running well and the TicTag
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And finally from me one of Bob's (90XL_Notch) 1/4 scale version of Elmers tiny...this thing is TEENY!!!! Bob, I apologize in advance for not getting one of you (other than your finger) as well. Hopefully someone else got one.
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More engine porn
http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/sshire/slideshow/Cabin%20Fever%202015%20-%20Slideshow%202
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Thanks for the photos guys. Looks like a really great show.
--Tim
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Bill,
Thanks for those pictures. Now ask George if he would be willing to adopt me. On second thought, never mind; even I wouldn't want me as an offspring.
You guys are doing a spectacular job of photographing the action. It's very much appreciated by those of us who can't attend. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks for all the wonderful pictures guys; next best thing to being there.
Dave
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Bill-
No problem. My thumb is much better looking than the rest of me.
-Bob
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MEM Members-
It was great to see everyone. What a great bunch of guys. My son and I really enjoyed the show. The MEM area had some beautiful engines in it. Spectacular work!
The highlight was meeting George and seeing his incredible work. George's work is beyond words. Anyone who ever has an opportunity to goto a show and see it, do not miss it.
And finally, a special thanks to Stan for organizing the MEM area. Very well done. Thank you.
-Bob
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Thanks for the pictures guys. :popcorn: :DrinkPint:
Art
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Yes! Thanks for all the pictures and commentary! It helps us westcoasters feel like part of the show in a small way.
Kim
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You have done us proud Guys 8)
Now I feel the need to go an fondle a couple of Mery castings :embarassed:
Jo
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Thank you very much for all these pictures and impressions from this show.
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Thanks for all the photos of the Usual Suspects and the wonderful engines. The quality is simply amazing. It brings back happy memories of my visit last year.
I thought you might like a photo of Cinderella sweeping her workshop and bemoaning her absence from the festivities. You all look like you are having a great time.
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Thanks for all the pictures guys. It looks like you all had a good weekend. I have to say that Bates and Edmonds looks very nice.
Cheers,
MartinH
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Thank you for all the pics, Fellas. Well done! (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/applause/smileys-applause-242316.gif) (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
David D
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Thanks so much for all the photos of Cabin Fever 2015, and especially for taking some close-up shots of the Doug Kelly's, Bates and Edmonds stationary engine. Hoping that drawings will follow.
I posted some other comments last night....but, they have vanished into the ethers. Maybe I clicked the wrong button. I don't see them in print.
Frank
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It was great seeing everyone.
The world of MEM had a great showing and seemed significantly larger than previous years. A great showing.
I wish I could have stayed...once again family got in the way.
But now the kids are (finally) out. And next year's schedule will make my having to help in the garden a little harder ;D
I missed seeing some of the other usual suspects. I hope you all make it next year.
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Thank you for the fantastic pictures at a great show.
John
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For those of you who were there- It RUNS! I didn't even have to play with it. I put air to it and it ran. Damn, I wished I tried it yesterday at Cabin Fever!
1/4 scale Elmer's Tiny (Ultra Tiny). .046 Bore x .046 stroke.
Now I have to try and remember my account info for YouTube so I can post it up.
-Bob
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Many, many thanks to all who uploaded photos :praise2:
It's always nice to see what's going on at shows, and even though I can only dream of one day attending a show or two in person, it's heart-warming to see fellow hobbyists having a great time :drinking-41:
Kind regards, Arnold
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Many thanks from me too for posting the pics, some real top quality workmanship on show there.
Tim
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It was great to see everyone again that attended the show. The wife a I had an great time. To all the members who I meet this trip I really enjoyed meeting you and glad to have had a chance to talk to all of you in person. And all my pass friends it was great to see all of you again. The supper was a very memorable occasion and it felt like I was with family. Truly a bunch of great guys to be with and from my wife and I we want to say thanks you for being who you are.
We have arrived home and hope all that are traveling back to your loved ones a safe journey home.
Thanks you Don
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Right on, Don. A great time.
Next year we go to Springbucket TN and drag Cletus to Cabin Fever.
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Heck, let's just start a show at Springbucket, TN. The food (at the venue that is) would be a darn sight better for sure!!
Bill
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I greatly enjoyed attending the show again this year and seeing "old" friends and making new ones. This group is like an extended family and I am glad that I have started down this slick road of model engine making. :ROFL:
Here is a video that I made of this year's show, although mostly of my "TigTac" and George's impressive gas-powered models. Hopefully by next year I'll be in better shape and less pain after my upcoming back operations. You may be able to see my pain through my smiles in some of the pictures shown in other posts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8naEh12f4IE
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Right on, Don. A great time.
Next year we go to Springbucket TN and drag Cletus to Cabin Fever.
That's a big ten four dog. We missed you Dog.............
Stan my friend I want to thank you for all the organizing you have done to make it a memorable day. Cheers to you my friend.................. :drinking-41:
Don
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Hey Paul, you got a shot of the big version of Tiny. The real small one was mounted in the vee block with micrometer. That's some great video of George and his engines.
-Bob
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I just got home about an hour ago. Unloaded the car, sat down and talked with the wife, and headed for the computer to drop a short note about the show.
First of all I would like to thank Stan Shire for saving me some space and putting up the MEM banner. Second thank you goes to all the guys who helped me unload and set up.
What a great bunch of guys. I only had one chance to do a quick go-round as I was on my feet from 9:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Saturday talking with the crowds and running the engines almost non stop.
Dinner was great both nights, the company and the conversation.
Don, it was great to meet you and your wife. I hope I didn't put her on the spot with my show questions.
We need Bill and some people down south to put on a show in their neck of the woods.
Thanks gentlemen,
George D. Britnell
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Glad you got home safely George, and thanks for being the centerpiece for the MEM groups display this year. A most memorable show for sure, great company, and lots of beautiful models to inspire us. Its nice to see the hobby so active and thriving. Rest up, I am sure you will be just as popular at NAMES :)
Bill
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George can't do NAMES. He's got a surprise birthday party coming up. Damn. I've given it away.
Happy birthday, George!!
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I just got home about an hour ago. Unloaded the car, sat down and talked with the wife, and headed for the computer to drop a short note about the show.
First of all I would like to thank Stan Shire for saving me some space and putting up the MEM banner. Second thank you goes to all the guys who helped me unload and set up.
What a great bunch of guys. I only had one chance to do a quick go-round as I was on my feet from 9:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Saturday talking with the crowds and running the engines almost non stop.
Dinner was great both nights, the company and the conversation.
Don, it was great to meet you and your wife. I hope I didn't put her on the spot with my show questions.
We need Bill and some people down south to put on a show in their neck of the woods.
Thanks gentlemen,
George D. Britnell
George glad to see you made it home Safely my friend. I wouldn't worry to much as there was no harm done with the wife. It was a pleasure to meet you and I a joy talking to you. Your collection of engines is superb and an inspiration to us all. It would be great to have shows closer to home and if it was possible to start one close by I am all for it. Happy Birthday my friend and hope you have many more.
Don
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I just wanted to say what a great group of folks! It was truly an honor to have been included with such a talented group.
I had been on the fence with exhibiting this year but Stan's invite made up my mind. I'm glad I did! It was great to meet everyone and have a chance to talk and exchange ideas. I'm already looking forward to January.
Thanks everyone!
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Ah yes, I forgot that. In that case, Happy Birthday George...NAMES loss was Cabin Fever's gain. Enjoy the time with your family.
Bill
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I'm glad to hear everyone made it home without incident. I had a great time with the MEM family. I will get my pictures posted on Tuesday night. I agree With Bill Lindsey Having George was our gain and names loss.
Dave
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Hi guys,
Sorry I did not get to spend a lot of time with you all. I had a great time as usual and it was great to talk to those of you that I could connect with. As an exhibitor with another group, the Rough & Tumble gang, I found it hard to break away and chat. DReeves, SShire, Mosey, XLnotch, B. Lindsey and others, thanks for showing me your models and explaining their operating features. What a great bunch of gearheads.
Personally I'd like to thank this guy
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/philjoe5/Cabin%20Fever%202013/stan_zpshcxypffa.jpg) (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/philjoe5/media/Cabin%20Fever%202013/stan_zpshcxypffa.jpg.html)
He took a lot of time to coordinate the MEM gang and he had some super engines on display. Sorry about the fuzzy pic Stan, but remember I'm just a rookie and I didn't have my Nikon and tripod with me :naughty:
Cheers,
Phil
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Thanks, Phil
It's fun for me.
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Another great show!
I had a great time seeing old friends and making new ones. It was great to meet several of you that I knew from the website.
I really enjoy this hobby. Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable.
cheepo45
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Ok, I'm back amongst the living, a 20 hour day Saturday cooking and a good bit of Kentucky straight bourbon(they bought the single barrel stuff 8)) put me down for a while. I really want to say that by everyone saying how much they missed me makes me feel warm all over. Looks like y'all had a great showing and that makes me happy also. I've certainly enjoyed all the pics and it made me both proud and sad. To all the regular old gang, and the rest I was so looking forward to seeing and meeting; " till next time ". I'm not even going to try and make any redneck humor as usual, ' cause you've just shown me (and the rest ) what a wonderful bunch of guys you are. And everyone is correct, as long as Vern (Stan) is in charge of the "colors" it'll be a top notch presentation :praise2: To those I owe a PM reply to, hang on I'll get it done. Again, from Lou, DOG, and I ; Thanks, we love you guys :cheers:
Eric
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Looks to have been a great show, congratulations to all involved :praise2: :praise2: It's also nice to put some faces to the familiar names :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:
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Guys please tell me we are not done with the pictures; there has to be more?
What happened to our friend form Texas? I haven't seen any pictures of Maury's table.
Dave
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Dave Maury was set up as a vender and not with the group. I guess none of us go around to take pictures of his engine. I did talk to him and at the time didn't have my IPAD with me to take pictures. His engine was awesome.
Don
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Don,
I did get a chance to talk to Maury and get some pictures of his fabulous engine.
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/philjoe5/Cabin%20Fever%202013/maurys_zps9uuzkhgd.jpg) (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/philjoe5/media/Cabin%20Fever%202013/maurys_zps9uuzkhgd.jpg.html)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/philjoe5/Cabin%20Fever%202013/P4100011_zpsbpmoi90s.jpg) (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/philjoe5/media/Cabin%20Fever%202013/P4100011_zpsbpmoi90s.jpg.html)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/philjoe5/Cabin%20Fever%202013/P4100010_zpsnju5oisy.jpg) (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/philjoe5/media/Cabin%20Fever%202013/P4100010_zpsnju5oisy.jpg.html)
He's working on plans for a really nice Beam Engine that he is going to describe here at some point
Cheers,
Phil
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Thanks guys for the great pictures - wish I could have been there. Have never been to Cabin Fever and will also miss NAMES this year.
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Well guys, we still have some recovering to do but I wanted to make sure I got a big THANK YOU out to everyone. While I was running around most of the weekend and not able to see everyone, it was a pleasure to have you all and you are in fact what MAKES the show. Glad everyone is either safely home or on the way. I hope everyone safe travels on to your next events, either NAMES or other shows.
Thanks again and hoping to have everyone back in January!
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Jared
Without you and Gary, we'd be showing our engines on some street corner. :ROFL:
Thanks for putting together another excellent show.
See you in January.
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I agree, thanks Gary and Jared for getting us all under one roof.
Stan,
we'd be showing our engines on some street corner
That's a great idea for filling in time between shows :Jester:
Hey, it beats mowing the lawn
Cheers,
Phil
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I can see all of the "Will work for brass" signs
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I have this mental image of Stan on the sidewalk outside a seedy biker bar in the worst part of Philly...
As he pulls his long overcoat open, "Psst, fella, wanna see an engine?"
Sorry, Stan, couldn't resist.
Exhibiting engines can be both fun and rewarding. Some time back I was invited by a local middle school to show some engines. In my presentation, I attempted to convey some of the history of the development of prime movers during the Industrial Revolution.
First I talked about the earliest atmospheric steam engines and how they condensed the steam inside the cylinder to capture the force of the atmospheric pressure. Lacking an engine of that type I told them that a flamenfresser did something similar and demonstrated one of those.
After a discussion of the power limitation imposed by using atmospheric pressure, I introduced the idea of letting the steam expand inside the engine and ran two of my mill engine models, explaining that the boiler used to make steam was dangerous in a classroom setting so we would be using compressed air.
Finally, an explanation that boiler explosions killed people in the day provided a segue into the idea of a steamless engine that used the heat source directly, i.e., a Stirling.
The whole talk/demo lasted perhaps 25 minutes. To provide some entertainment I finished by letting students "operate" two of the breath-powered engines I had brought.
Everyone, including the teachers, seemed delighted by the presentation and the Q&A session at the end provided some perceptive and entertaining queries. I was invited back several times after that.
I encourage all of you to get in touch with your local middle schools and see if they would appreciate a similar presentation. It's a fun outing and the kids get to see stuff unavailable in the usual curriculum as well as learn something about our industrial history.
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Unfortunately in today's world, in some districts, you need to have your clearances along with a background check in order to enter a classroom. This applies to the parents as well. I live in the sticks and this is how our district operates.
-Bob
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Bob is correct. At least in PA.
It was infinitely easier to get my concealed carry permit.
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Marv-
Unfortunately in today's world, in some districts, you need to have your clearances along with a background check in order to enter a classroom. This applies to the parents as well. I live in the sticks and this is how our district operates.
Frankly, in über-nanny state California, I was surprised too that they would allow anyone with a functioning mind into a classroom but this was a private school so perhaps they felt that education was more important than mindless, zero-tolerance BS.
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I took my engine to the local Porsche and BMW dealers to show the boys. They went positively out of their minds with interest and appreciation, wanting the details of the inside parts, cranks, cams, etc.
It is a very rewarding experience, especially with the mechanics.
Mosey
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I carry breath-powered engines in my pocket when I visit technical purveyors, e.g., metal yards, tool stores, etc..
When I get the seemingly inevitable, "What are you making?" query, I whip them out and say, "Well, I build little engines." It's amazing how many private stashes this simple act can unlimber, how many discounts and freebies magically appear. They also work as a magic key to gain entry to the normally off-limit engine spaces in ships and locomotives.
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Marv,
I don't recall seeing your breath-powered engines described anywhere. I assume they're wobblers. What is the approximate bore, and what materials do you prefer? Is there an issue with -ahem- saliva?
--Tim
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Marv,
I don't recall seeing your breath-powered engines described anywhere. I assume they're wobblers. What is the approximate bore, and what materials do you prefer? Is there an issue with -ahem- saliva?
Neither is a wobbler. One is the tilting piston valveless engine that saw a period of popularity on the Macbeth site...
(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j234/mklotz/models/STEAM-AIR/TINY.jpg) (http://s81.photobucket.com/user/mklotz/media/models/STEAM-AIR/TINY.jpg.html)
and the other is a double-acting horizontal mill engine with piston valve...
(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j234/mklotz/models/STEAM-AIR/breath.jpg) (http://s81.photobucket.com/user/mklotz/media/models/STEAM-AIR/breath.jpg.html)
Neither has needed a spit valve although, after too many years of smoking, I seldom run them for extended periods of time. They can be run from a camera dust-blower bulb but people seem more impressed with the idea of an engine running off human power.
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Thanks Marv. I'm glad I asked.
--Tim
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Thanks for the tip Marv, I must remember to put this little one in my pocket next time I go to the suppliers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIdQxerZD-E
And thanks again to all at Cabin Fever
Jim
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Ingenious Jim. I mean those of us that built them back during the craze over on the other site know how they work but seeing it like that in a glass tube add a whole new dimension to it. Well done and a nice looking engine as well.
Bill
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Nice one Jim. I don't believe I ever saw one of those before.
BTW, for those of you that missed the show, here's a link to the New England Model Engineering Society website:
http://www.neme-s.org/2015/Cabin_Fever_2015/cabin_fever_expo_2.htm
Errol Groff has photodocumented NAMES and Cabin Fever shows for years. I think he photographs every engine on display and it's the best way to see the exhibits. I went to the CF show and missed several of the engines that Errol photographed.
Cheers,
Phil