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| madjackghengis:
Hi Steve, after a second look, I have to agree with benji, the built up con rod is more interesting. Are the drain cocks pre-made, or did you machine them yourself? I've got a steam engine project I will be needing such fittings for, too. That's a very good looking engine and should sound very fine. :bow: mad jack |
| arnoldb:
Kwackers, that is a great looking engine. I love the two-tone blue, and the cream flywheel along with the brass really offsets it! Very good job :thumbup: :beer:, Arnold |
| Brass_Machine:
:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: Very nice sir! Eric |
| kwackers:
Hi Guys, thanks for the kind words! Can't write too much as am on my mobile phone north of Tromsų heading for Hammerfest (Arctic exploration is really cushy these days!) As soon as I get the engine on a plinth I'll post footage of it running. With regards the valves, all 3 are bought although I was looking at instructions (on this site??) for making a ball valve and will make the drain valves myself next time. The conrod is a fortunate accident, I too think it looks better with a built up conrod. I have noticed that all the full sized engines of this type I've seen in the flesh had a steel conrod and a set of brass bearings for the big end - so even though I messed up I'm sorta pleased that I did (plus it was easier to make a built up conrod than faff with the single piece brass casting). |
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