Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines

[sbwhart]

HI Jim

Pleased that you've got inspiration from my book I hope you enjoy the process of building the horizontal I know there have been a lot made to my design you must post some pictures of your completed engine and a video of it running.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hG9zZOqQ5o" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hG9zZOqQ5o</a>

[cheepo45]

This is a really excellent book. Not only the plans, but also the historical information and shop help.
 I am working on the vertical engine. It's coming along well, although progress has slowed due to the fishing and vacation season
 Scott

[sbwhart]

Hi Scot:-

Thanks for your kind comments about my book its much appreciated I've attached a link to utube of my engine running. Yes I'm enjoying the fishing season as well: - tried the local canal today for a couple of hours only caught 1/2 doz small roach, far to many boats, the canals fish best in the autumn.


<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pSGzl8Qt18" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pSGzl8Qt18</a>


Cheers
Stew

[cheepo45]

Thank you for the video!
 I hope mine runs as well as yours when it is finished.
 Scott

[Woodguy]

This is a bit different. I machined the parts for this shortly after Stewart's book was published and they have languished in a tray since. Not having stock for the base and upper plate on hand I modeled them up and 3d printed them. As the base is 3d printed, I was able to incorporate the tiled effect in the print.  The columns and associated decorative elements are also 3d printed. The flywheel is cast from Aluminum bronze. Other than that I think it is directly from Stewart's drawings.  Now it comes apart for final finishing. The flywheel needs a bit of work and I need to make and plumb in a valve and change some fasteners.
Thanks for the book Stewart.
https://youtube.com/shorts/ns1jWqpJYEk?feature=share

[CI]

This is a bit different.
https://youtube.com/shorts/ns1jWqpJYEk?feature=share

Looks and runs great !
 

[Oberst Oswald]

   Got the book about a month ago. While it is an enjoyable read I, being  , really wish the dimensions were not metric.   

[Jasonb]

You can always make them a bit bigger by allowing 1mm to equal 1/16" or if you like very small stuff let 1mm = 1/32". Both of which are quite simple conversions or there is always the direct mathmatical one and substituting stock imperial sizes for nearest metric.

[cheepo45]

I enjoyed doing the conversions from metric to inches, as well as figuring out which inch size hardware would work. It keeps my brain active!
 I have completed my engine and it runs well. I am still working on the control valve assembly.
 Scott


<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5lAvdrk7pI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5lAvdrk7pI</a>

[Brian U]

Very,very nice build ! 

[Chipswitheverything]

This model engine is very attractive, it runs superbly and is very nicely finished and presented.  A good project!  Dave