Author Topic: Potty Popcorn Engine (Read 89981 times)

saw · « **Reply #175 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:37:41 AM »

Just lovely, I have no wor word

Bernd · « **Reply #176 on:** November 16, 2011, 12:48:43 PM »

Quote from: sbwhart on November 16, 2011, 11:35:22 AM

Thanks Bernd

Our daughter brought the dime back from her resent visit to the west coast, I asked her to bring back some us change just for this just job, taking a closer look at it I realized that each state has a different design on the tail side of the coin, some of them a very nice indeed.

Stew

Must be Marv must of lost it then.

I bet those are 25¢ pieces. If you collect all you'll have 51 for the states and 4, I believe from the territory area's such as the Virgin Islands and so forth.

Ok I'm

here, back to the popcorn machine.

Video soon, right?

Bernd

spuddevans · « **Reply #177 on:** November 16, 2011, 03:06:46 PM »

I do have to say that, as usual, you are raising the bar with each build you do. This is turning out to be absolutely beautiful, true exhibition standard.

Tim

doubleboost · « **Reply #178 on:** November 16, 2011, 05:46:24 PM »

Very nice Stew
Well shown as well

John

DMIOM · « **Reply #179 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:00:34 AM »

Quote from: sbwhart on November 16, 2011, 11:35:22 AM

Thanks Bernd

Our daughter brought the dime back from her resent visit to the west coast, I asked her to bring back some us change just for this just job, taking a closer look at it I realized that each state has a different design on the tail side of the coin, some of them a very nice indeed.

Stew

Quote from: Bernd on November 16, 2011, 12:48:43 PM

........ If you collect all you'll have 51 for the states and 4, I believe from the territory area's such as the Virgin Islands and so forth......

In which case, a collection of said coins is required which Stew then stamps 1/55, 2/55 etc. then Stew needs to productionise the manufacture as that would leave another 54 similar models to complete the set; or maybe franchise out the manufacture? or maybe, after publication, since they have single-model car racing - maybe there could be a single-model competition - but to be eligible the modeller would have to buy one of the numbered highlights from Stew? - and there could be a (healthy?) rivalry - "I've got New Hampshire" and you've only got "xxxx" !

Dave

sbwhart · « **Reply #180 on:** November 19, 2011, 06:11:40 AM »

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In which case, a collection of said coins is required which Stew then stamps 1/55, 2/55 etc. then Stew needs to productionise the manufacture as that would leave another 54 similar models to complete the set; or maybe franchise out the manufacture? or maybe, after publication, since they have single-model car racing - maybe there could be a single-model competition - but to be eligible the modeller would have to buy one of the numbered highlights from Stew? - and there could be a (healthy?) rivalry - "I've got New Hampshire" and you've only got "xxxx" !

Now thats an idea but first I'll collect the coins before I embark on the mass production of engines, I've got Maryland, Nebraska and Wyoming, as soon as you guys over the pond send me the rest I'll get started.

Well got the governor working but it needs a full tank of air and max pressure to make it go, I think its jut lack of power from the small dia cylinder. Take the drive belt off and it just runs away like the clappers, I'll be stripping down over the next week or so and blinging it up.

Stew

sbwhart · « **Reply #181 on:** November 24, 2011, 11:32:39 AM »

Things bin a bit slow this week, but I did manage to get the bits that are to be painted painted.

I used a acid etch primer for the non ferouse bits and an ordinary car primer for the ferous bit, I'm using a red metalic paint.

Also made a hard wood base her are the bits

And made a start on engine turning the ally base I'm using some cretex points that John gave me he olso explained the best way to do it

This is as far as i got i was getting a bit boseyed, and didn't want to mess it up and have to start again so I'll come back to it tomorrow and finish off.

Stew

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #182 on:** November 24, 2011, 12:26:26 PM »

"One more step along the way"........

Not surprised you're bos-eyed Stew...... At first glance, the base looks like a beautiful piece of old embroidery!

Well done!

David D

sbwhart · « **Reply #183 on:** November 30, 2011, 02:14:27 PM »

Well as you may have seen elsewhere this engine is now complete so just to finish off this thread hers the completed engine

And the video

I've just spent the last couple of days checking over the drawings and completing the drawing for the Governor bits

I've emailed the final drawing to every one who had the early drawings, if I've missed any one my apologies just give me

via a PM.

And if anyone else wants a copy just send me a PM.

Stew

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #184 on:** November 30, 2011, 02:47:53 PM »

Hi Stew!

That looks fantastic. An amazing engine to say the least!

I would like a copy of the plans.

Eric

Rob.Wilson · « **Reply #185 on:** November 30, 2011, 04:18:49 PM »

Hi Stew

So whats next on the drawing board

Rob

doubleboost · « **Reply #186 on:** November 30, 2011, 04:30:54 PM »

Hi
Stew
That really looks the part now

Did you mention a triple

John

sbwhart · « **Reply #187 on:** December 01, 2011, 05:17:39 PM »

Cheers Guys

Quote from: Rob.Wilson on November 30, 2011, 04:18:49 PM

Hi Stew

So whats next on the drawing board

Rob

I've got my eye on one of these beasts.

http://www.aqpl43.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/POWER/rotaryengines/rotaryeng3.htm

Simpson and Shipton Reciprocating steam engine, best way I describe it is that its works with a captive eccentric.

Antony Mount made one a few years ago and polly model suply castings.

From my research only two were made the first was displayed at the great exhibition and drove some textile machinery, this was the basis of Antony Mounts engine apparently a second was made with a diferent power take off but there are no images of it.

So i think I may use the speculation of this second engine as a basis for my model, got some ideas on how to configure the drive, I don't have any drawings to work to so I'll have to figure things out as i go along, and it will be fabricated from bar stock some how.

Stew

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #188 on:** December 01, 2011, 05:47:18 PM »

You really do like a different challenge Stew!

Good luck with the next one.....

David D

raynerd · « **Reply #189 on:** December 01, 2011, 06:10:45 PM »

Stew, really fantastic stuff, the engine looks great and as usual I`ve learnt a lot from your excellent descriptions and photos. What camera do you use for your photos and what lighting (or please point me to a link if you have already mentioned this elsewhere!)

The next engine you mentioned sounds a challange but I`d still love to see you build a clock as I`m certain that with your skills it would not be second to even a clockmakers attempts! I know you mentioned building one a few years back...

Anyway, amazing work Stew!

really really great stuff

Chris

Rob.Wilson · « **Reply #190 on:** December 01, 2011, 06:15:18 PM »

Good choice of engine for you new project Stew ,,,,, looks like some challenging machining required

You started yet

Rob

sbwhart · « **Reply #191 on:** December 02, 2011, 02:27:03 AM »

Thanks Chaps

Quote

What camera do you use for your photos and what lighting (or please point me to a link if you have already mentioned this elsewhere!)

Chris:- I use a choise of cameras, for every day use in the shop I have a cheapo Kodak camera, I have it mounted on one of those magnetic stands that they sell for use with clocks, this keeps the shakes down, I use it in closeup mode, with just ambient shop lighting, for set up shots I just take a series of shots with or without flash and choose the best one. The posh shots of the finshed engine I use a cannon SLR on a tripod, again using ambient lighting, but I try to set the shot up in a sunny window, I have an old lemon bed sheet that I use as a reflector and background. For the videos i use a Cannon IXUS. Tim spudevans did a real good thread taking pics on her a few years back if you do a search on his name you should find it.

The only thing thats putting me off doing a clock is that i've realy got into the chalenge of seeing an engine and comming up with a design and working out how to make it, I don't have the knowledge of clocks to do that, and would have to work to a published design.

Any way thanks for your interest.

I do follow your clock builds closely.

Stew

Xldevil · « **Reply #192 on:** December 02, 2011, 03:19:10 AM »

Quote from: sbwhart on December 01, 2011, 05:17:39 PM

Cheers Guys

I've got my eye on one of these beasts.

http://www.aqpl43.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/POWER/rotaryengines/rotaryeng3.htm

Simpson and Shipton Reciprocating steam engine, best way I describe it is that its works with a captive eccentric.

Antony Mount made one a few years ago and polly model suply castings.

From my research only two were made the first was displayed at the great exhibition and drove some textile machinery, this was the basis of Antony Mounts engine apparently a second was made with a diferent power take off but there are no images of it.

So i think I may use the speculation of this second engine as a basis for my model, got some ideas on how to configure the drive, I don't have any drawings to work to so I'll have to figure things out as i go along, and it will be fabricated from bar stock some how.

Stew

Hello.
Achim Meyer did one Simpson from bar stock:

http://dampfforum.info/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7997&hilit=Simpson
Unfortunately, you have to become a member of the Dampfforum to see the topic.
I'm sure,Achim will be glad to show you his drawings.

All images are taken from the Dampfforum

Cheers,Ralph

sbwhart · « **Reply #193 on:** December 02, 2011, 03:48:25 AM »

Wow Ralph that is one very very nice engine, some cracking detailing, that has certainly given me some insperation, and no doubt perspiration to come.

Thanks for showing

Stew

NickG · « **Reply #194 on:** December 02, 2011, 05:14:52 PM »

Amazing project once again Stew, your projects are looking so professional, well done.

sbwhart · « **Reply #195 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:04:37 AM »

Cheers Nick

I've taken on an apprentice

Stew

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #196 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:37:25 AM »

That's brightened a very grey afternoon!

David D

Doc · « **Reply #197 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:37:25 PM »

That sure is pretty nice job! I like that color!

sbwhart · « **Reply #198 on:** January 27, 2012, 03:37:08 AM »

Check this link out http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/

Stew

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #199 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:42:22 AM »

Getting to be a habit with you...... Ennit?

Congratulations, and........ Well done, Stew!

David D

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