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Offline Steamingandy

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This is the first
« on: November 23, 2021, 09:07:16 PM »
Hi all, this is the first model engineering forum I have joined so quick introduction, retired engineer with a small workshop that I have rebuilt when my Myford S7 fell through the floor of the shed I had before, I also have a small mill.
Since retirement I have finished a Stuart D10 I started 20 years ago, a Stuart boiler feed pump then did a Stuart triple an engine I have always wanted to make, currently working on a Stuart no1 centrifugal pump, look forward to reading about the builds taking place.

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Re: This is the first
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2021, 09:32:31 PM »
Nice intro Andy, welcome aboard!
Stuart

Forging ahead regardless.

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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2021, 09:45:59 PM »
Welcome to the group!  Would love to see pictures of your models.   :cheers:

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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2021, 09:56:23 PM »
See if this works can’t find a decent one of the feed pump

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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2021, 09:58:29 PM »
Very good job on that triple! Those are a difficult engine. Double is great too.

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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2021, 10:05:58 PM »
 :hi: Andy, from another Hampshire Hog  ;D

Nice to see someone who has actually finished their triple, I got bored of my three... must finish them one day  :ROFL:

Jo

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Re: This is the first
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2021, 10:10:06 PM »
Jo They get under your skin what are you waiting for 😉
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Re: This is the first
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2021, 10:38:14 PM »
Hi Andy Welcome to MEM!
Very nice engines by the way.

Dave

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« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2021, 11:15:04 PM »
Hi Andy,
Welcome to the forum.  Beautiful work on the engines there!
We'd love to see some pics of your shop too if you have any to share.  There's a sub-forum called "My Workshop" where people tend to post pictures of their shop.  Give us a virtual tour! :)

Welcome aboard!
Kim

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« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2021, 02:26:07 AM »
Welcome! Looks like you've done some very nice work!
Regards,
Ron

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Re: This is the first
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2021, 09:28:50 AM »
Hi Andy, these are beautiful engines, might help to get me dragging the set of triple castings out somewhen later! ( Also Hampshire...)  Thanks for posting the pictures, Dave

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« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2021, 10:15:34 AM »
Nice job on the tripples.

Is that some form of simpling valve you have on the right hand one to help it run better on air? Though I see from your FB video they both run well even the left hand one which looks standard, the condensers are a nice touch too.

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« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2021, 03:18:00 PM »
Great looking engines!  :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:
"I've cut that stock three times, and it's still too short!"

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« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2021, 04:54:28 PM »
Welcome to the Forum  :ThumbsUp:  :ThumbsUp:

That's some excellent work  :praise2:
Best regards

Roger

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Re: This is the first
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2021, 08:10:23 PM »
Nice job on the tripples.

Is that some form of simpling valve you have on the right hand one to help it run better on air? Though I see from your FB video they both run well even the left hand one which looks standard, the condensers are a nice touch too.
Yes Jason it’s a simpling valve not really needed they run fine on air, the mods I made to the valves makes all the difference and all cylinders do some work

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« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2021, 08:15:00 PM »
Hi Andy, these are beautiful engines, might help to get me dragging the set of triple castings out somewhen later! ( Also Hampshire...)  Thanks for posting the pictures, Dave

They are a rewarding engines to build and plenty of things to add if you want I want to make a bit of a diorama for them

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« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2021, 08:23:15 PM »
Thanks everyone for the positive comments  :ThumbsUp:

 

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