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1895 Otto Vertical Gas Engine
RayW:
Just received the kit today from Engineers Emporium. Having just built the very comprehensive Wyvern engine from Hemingway Kits, my initial reaction on opening the box was just how few parts this kit contains (see photo), and just how many parts have to be made from scratch.Now I understand why their catalogue describes this model as "not for the faint hearted".
Having had a quick look through the book of plans, I am a bit surprised to see that there is no indication of the material to be used for any of the parts and no general arrangement or sub- assembly drawings. Of more concern is that on the very first plan, there appears to be an error where the cylinder liner, with an O/D of 27mm is supposed to fit into a hole of 25mm ( which is actually the I/D of the liner). I have not yet spoken to EE but will definitely ask them if they have a list of any known errors on the plans. There is, apparently, an optional extra CD with over 100 photos which you can get, and I certainly think that will prove pretty essential.
Looks as if this is going to be a pretty long term project.Will keep you updated.
b.lindsey:
Ray, that will make a nice looking engine once you sort out the issues and such. The castings, even if few, look to be of good quality...nice and clean and well defined. Will look forward to following your progress.
Bill
Jo:
:whoohoo:
So they claimed one or two of the castings were missing :thinking: I am guessing all the ali ones. But nice to see they arrived in one piece.
Yes the dimensions do sound a lot like the last kit I heard was purchased from EE. My friend John Day brought one of the Anzanis from them :facepalm: mine came from elsewhere ;)
I think it could do with being drawn up in Alibre to make sure it all fits together :naughty:
Jo
RayW:
Hi Jo. Sorry, I am not up on Alibre. I assume it is a computer programme.Please enlighten me!
Jo:
Its a parametric drawing package that a fair few of the member on here use. You can draw the parts assemble the engine and see :facepalm2: where it doesn't line up before you cut metal.
A question: are those Ali castings heat treated? They look very shiny :???:
Jo
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