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Chatterbox / Re: RR Engines
« Last post by Laurentic on Today at 10:13:30 AM »
It seems to me that there is a distinct lack of common sense being applied, together with the application of "why make something simple, straightforward and accessible" when, with a little effort, you can make it unnecessarily complex, difficult, hard to access and downright awkward to all, and secretative to boot.

Unfortunately, that attitude appears all too often these days.

Chris
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Vehicles & Models / Re: 3D Printed GWR Pannier Tank
« Last post by AdeV on Today at 09:48:02 AM »
Quote from: mikemill on April 17, 2024, 11:20:39 AM
As there are many versions of the panniers I think you will find both finishes are represented, unless you are trying to model a particular engine is a case of pot luck.

Makes sense - the railways did pretty much everything over time...

Anyway, you can always invoke Rule 1 ("I'll run what I want to run...") :D

It's a spectacular paint job BTW. Really really nice looking. I've got some N-scale stuff here that looks like it was literally dipped in the paint pot! Your finish looks every bit as good as a top notch ready-to-run loco.
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Engines / Re: Stuart No. 1
« Last post by Michael S. on Today at 08:56:38 AM »
Hello Willie,

Thanks.

I call it a rotary slide valve.
I saw the inspiration for this valve on steam engines in steamships. And there are old pictures where such a valve is installed. I think it's a valve for quick maneuvers on not so big steamships.

Michael
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Vehicles & Models / Re: Pennsylvania A3 Switcher (Kozo)
« Last post by Kim on Today at 06:08:18 AM »
Thanks Don!

Hope you're new knee is doing well and that you're able to get out and about and do things.

Kim
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Your Own Design / Re: Kearsarge Windlass Engines
« Last post by Kim on Today at 06:02:02 AM »
Very nice hobbing, Chris! That is one big worm gear!  :ThumbsUp: :popcorn: :popcorn:

Kim
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Vehicles & Models / Re: Pennsylvania A3 Switcher (Kozo)
« Last post by Don1966 on Today at 01:22:54 AM »
Kim I been absent for a while life and knee joint replacement. I just finish catching up on your remarkable project. Very intuitive work and your skills are remarkable. Did I say I ………….like………….. :Love:


 :drinking-41:
Don
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Engines / Re: Stuart No. 1
« Last post by SteamBoatWillie on Today at 01:05:27 AM »
Great work on this build! I'm curious about this what type of valve this is called?  Thanks
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From Kits/Castings / Re: Hick Crank Overhead engine
« Last post by Jo on April 17, 2024, 09:56:44 PM »
What ever it is it must be catching... I have hardly been in my workshop for a couple of years. I did manage to make a list of easy things to do when I wandered in there earlier and even chucked up the material in a collet to turn up a couple of main bearings. I wonder how long it will be before I do those  :thinking:

Jo
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From Plans / Re: Ohrndorf V12, new challange
« Last post by fumopuc on April 17, 2024, 09:45:23 PM »
Quote from: crueby on April 17, 2024, 02:12:01 PM
Quote from: fumopuc on April 17, 2024, 08:30:51 AM
Quote from: crueby on April 17, 2024, 01:29:23 AM
Sounds like an impressive engine!  Do you have a picture of what it will look like?
Watching along!


Hi Chris, thanks for popping in.
here are some pictures and videos also.
https://www.engineman.de/product/plan-12-cylinder-v-engine/?lang=en
There was a video of an American guy at YouTube, showing a test run at a show, but I can´t find it anymore.
Wow - thats fantastic!
I have just find the missed video again.
https://youtu.be/mNPYjf1RIko?si=37hA112K4uVOxeJo
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From Plans / Re: Upshur's twin opposed cyl. engine
« Last post by Brian Rupnow on April 17, 2024, 09:36:46 PM »
Today I didn't accomplish much. I made both cylinder heads, but I had to go across town and buy a slitting saw to cut the fins into the heads. I did have the correct slitting saw in my shop, but it had dulled from a lot of use, and it costs as much to have it resharpened as it does to buy a new one.

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