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Online Michael S.

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Stuart No. 1
« on: March 26, 2022, 06:34:51 PM »
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

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2022, 06:44:56 PM »
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

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2022, 07:25:00 PM »
Thanks for sharing. That's a work of art!

Eric

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2022, 07:47:12 PM »
Splendid  :praise2:  :praise2:
Best regards

Roger

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2022, 11:21:54 PM »
Love that oil pump. You can never have too many moving parts to watch in motion!  :cheers:
Regards,
Ron

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2022, 08:07:57 AM »
Wow,

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

Well done on a lovely looking engine...

Regards

Derek

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2022, 04:55:55 PM »
Hi guys,

thanks for the kind words.

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

Michael

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2022, 05:27:17 PM »
Fine looking engine!  Nice build!

Dave
"Mister M'Andrew, don't you think steam spoils romance at sea?"
Damned ijjit!

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2023, 06:14:48 PM »
Very nice.  I think that the older No.1 is a very interesting and appealing engine.

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2024, 01:05:27 AM »
Great work on this build! I'm curious about this what type of valve this is called?  Thanks

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2024, 08:56:38 AM »
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

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2024, 01:33:47 PM »
Beautiful work!
Thanks for sharing.

Dave

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2024, 05:30:16 PM »
Do you have a blueprint for this valve?

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2024, 06:57:45 PM »
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

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Re: Stuart No. 1
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2024, 02:46:54 PM »
Photos would be super cool! Whenever you have time, Thanks

 

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