Author Topic: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines  (Read 41027 times)

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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2025, 07:23:50 AM »
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>
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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2025, 01:22:08 PM »
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

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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2025, 07:36:26 PM »
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>


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Stew
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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2025, 09:20:23 PM »
Thank you for the video!
 I hope mine runs as well as yours when it is finished.
 Scott

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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #19 on: February 15, 2026, 08:41:36 PM »
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
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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2026, 07:43:32 PM »
 :happyreader:  Got the book about a month ago. While it is an enjoyable read I, being  :old:, really wish the dimensions were not metric.   

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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #22 on: February 16, 2026, 08:08:03 PM »
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.

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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #23 on: February 17, 2026, 02:16:41 AM »
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>
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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #24 on: February 17, 2026, 05:49:47 PM »
Very,very nice build !  :ThumbsUp:

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Re: Stewart Hart's book :- Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines
« Reply #25 on: February 18, 2026, 09:04:57 AM »
This model engine is very attractive, it runs superbly and is very nicely finished and presented.  A good project!  Dave

 

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