Model Engine Maker
The Showcase => Engines => Topic started by: b.lindsey on April 04, 2015, 08:39:28 PM
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After several little detours, especially with the painting and striping, I am going to call this one done just in time for the Cabin Fever show. Its running consistently on about 6psi of air and with the steam chest valve, I can get it down to 60 rpm without too much loping. I am hoping now that it won't need more disassembly, continued running in will make it even smoother. Here are a few pictures I took outside since it is a bright sunny day. Thanks for following along on the build log.
Bill
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Nice engine! Great proportions on it.
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Hi Bill, the structure of the materials (wood, castings) and the colors are very harmonic. I like it, very well done.
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Very nice indeed. Good job, Bill!
--TIm
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Beautiful and elegant engine, nicely made! Like the pinstriped flywheel too,
Simon.
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Bill she sure looks the part after all the effort you put in to it. Beautiful color and everything does flow together in harmony. Looking forward to seeing it at CF.
Don
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Spectacular, Bill. I didn't like the color as you described it but seeing it in the flesh has completely changed my mind. The pinstriping is elegantly understated-just as it should be.
Be proud, very proud.
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Many thanks guys for the support along the way as well as your comments here. Funny thing is, if I paint something maroon or green, the spouse says I am in a rut. This time, she just said it was ugly...actually she liked the blue masking tape. Ah well...ultimately I am the one that has to like it and even though it was unusual for me, the color(s) have grown on me already.
Bill
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Great job, Bill!
I really like the pinstriping.
I'm looking forward to seeing it at Cabin Fever.
cheepo45
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Thanks Scott. I am really looking forward to seeing your Gade as well. See your in a few days!!
Bill
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I have also, essentially, declared my wobbler air engine "finished". I made a good mount for the motor/generator, and added a post on which I will mount a proximity sensor as well as binding posts to monitor the DC output, and an old-fashioned lampholder with a green lens (or red, amber, white, blue, or clear as desired). It will also allow easy changing of the miniature bayonet lamp.
But, hey, I am hijacking your thread, and I'll post more details in mine about the machine shop class project. Your engine is a thing of beauty, and although I think a darker color would set off the bright machined surfaces better, it works well, and may be unique. Seeya next week!
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Nice looking engine Bill, I wish I could be at Cabin Fever to see it.
Jim
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The complete presentation came out very, very nice Bill. Your pin striping sets things off very nicely. Worth the effort in the end ... and I like the colours too!
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Jim, we will miss seeing you this year! CW, thank for looking in.
Bill
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Hey Bill
That is beautiful! I really like the color and the wood base complements the engine quite well.
Nice Job!
What's next?
Dave
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Dave, I am thinking about one that's been on the list for a while now...Jerry Howell's Victorian Stirling. I have a couple of parts made from several years ago which then got sidetracked by the Brigg's project. I can use another stirling in the collection, but I'm also getting itchy to make another IC as well. I will look around Cabin Fever and see what if anything strikes my fancy, and my budget :)
Bill
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Ah, so many choices, the Victorian is a nice engine; it will be fun to see which way you jump.
Dave
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Very nicely done Bill! Like everyone mentioned, I also really like the color & the pin striping makes it look quite elegant.
Looking forward to your next project.
John
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Well Bill, you've set the bar higher for yourself for your next one, 'cause this one is a great job :NotWorthy: :NotWorthy:
Looking forward to your next one
Cheers, Joe
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Beautiful engine Bill! As everyone has said, the paint job is marvelous!
Enjoy showing it this year, you've really outdone yourself!
Kim
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Nice 8)
Bill, any chance of posting a picture of it next to something we know the size of so we can understand how big it is?
Jo
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Functional art, Bill. The whole package turned out very well. The brass lagging cover and the striping adds a nice touch of bling. Paul
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The engine looks great finished, and sits so comfortably on the wooden plinth. Congratulations! Cheers, Hugh.
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Bill
Beautiful engine! Another excellent build and a great color choice. Anxious to see it "in the flesh" next week.
I love it. Bravo!!
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That really looks good Bill. Congratulations.
Vince
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Professor Leroy, now that's one pretty little Southern Belle. I love the colors and striping and the stripes on the flywheel are just ducky. The brass lagging gives it just the right subtle amount of bling. Hmm, wonder how some of Crueby's fake rivets would look on the lagging :stir:, just saying . Again, great job :ThumbsUp:.. I'd better go, DOG said he needed to go and hide my Easter eggs. I know he's lying, he'll leave me something in the grass, but, I'm betting it ain't eggs :lolb: :lolb:..
Happy Easter,
Cletus
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Again, many thanks everyone for the comments, much appreciated!! Jo, here you go..a picture with a 6" caliper along the side and for Stan, the mini-mic along the rear edge :) Hope that helps.
Bill
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Hi Bill,
Truly magnificent build and there is absolutely nothing not to really like about it, from the wood planking through the colour choice and to the pin striping, everything seems to work together very well.
Mine is on hold until late summer due to work but I will keep referring to this build log for inspiration and guidance.
With best regards,
Mike
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That's a beautiful engine, Bill!
Slim, and elegant, in it's colour and striping. Set off, by the perfectly finished woodwork. :praise2: :praise2:
David D
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Great looking engine - the finish is beautifully done.
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Yup, that's a purdy engine. Like others, I wasn't sure about the colors, but in combination with the wood and the dark brown pinstripes, it pops. :cheers:
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Thanks for the comments guys. As it turns out, I was never pleased with the off white paint scheme, or at least the paint that was used. This engine has since been stripped and powder coated as I noted in another thread. Much happier with it now. It's still a nice runner though.
Bill
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Hi Bill,
Very nice engine. Did you make the oil cups yourself or where they supplied with the kit? I'm thinking of making some up for my PMR 3A.
Ben.