Stuart No. 1

[Michael S.]

Hi there,

my first set of castings was the Stuart No 1.
It was built in 2003 and unfortunately I didn't take any pictures of the making.

The feed pump is a construction of mine. It is constructed from brass parts and silver solder.
The oil pump was built according to a blueprint.

Michael

[Michael S.]

Another picture and a video First run under steam.

(At  that time I thought I needed gloves for the operation. ) 🤭



<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2vw847vhoI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2vw847vhoI</a>

Michael

[EricB]

Thanks for sharing. That's a work of art!

Eric

[Roger B]

Splendid   

[RReid]

Love that oil pump. You can never have too many moving parts to watch in motion! 

[Del_61]

Wow,

A great job and running on steam rather than compressed air!

Well done on a lovely looking engine...

Regards

Derek

[Michael S.]

Hi guys,

thanks for the kind words.

The oil pump needs a longer lever. The ratchet wheel is too coarse.

Michael

[steamer]

Fine looking engine!  Nice build!

Dave

[Djangodog]

Very nice.  I think that the older No.1 is a very interesting and appealing engine.

[SteamBoatWillie]

Great work on this build! I'm curious about this what type of valve this is called?  Thanks

[Michael S.]

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

[Dave Otto]

Beautiful work!
Thanks for sharing.

Dave

[SteamBoatWillie]

Do you have a blueprint for this valve?

[Michael S.]

Unfortunately I don't have a blueprint for it. I could take it apart and take photos. Maybe tell you the most important dimensions. Would that help you?

Michael

[SteamBoatWillie]

Photos would be super cool! Whenever you have time, Thanks