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Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
1w ago
Treated myself to this little Alyn Foundry RLE, it will be getting repainted at some point ..read more
Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
1w ago
I picked up an engine on Ebay recently. OK Super 60.
Seller said it was stuck. It was, but a bit of carb cleaner and patience got it turning again. Someone had been in it at some time and the ignition timing was off. Got that straightened out and it should be ready to go.
What is the smallest battery coil available that I can use for it with points? I looked at the Chinese hit & miss models, but they all use a magnetic trigger to fire the coil.
I have a 3 blade 12 X 8 prop to put on it...
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Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
1w ago
For those interested, take a look at my work on the PM Research 1/4HP steam engine kit:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SenS90sixH4&t=67s
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Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
3w ago
A few years ago I bought a casting kit online. There were no drawings or identification with the castings. I have since found out that it is a Shaefer's Little York engine kit. Does anyone here have a set of drawings that I could buy, borrow, or copy? I would really like to get started on this project. I have tried to contact Mini steam who seemed to be the suppliers of this kit, but I end up listening to an answering machine with no results. Thanks, Kirk Hoffman ..read more
Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
3w ago
View: https://youtu.be/gmvbOc5GVJ8?si=wGwE9uIGTPmx7JTD ..read more
Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
3w ago
"Assembled" one of the Stirlingkit HM01 hit and miss engine kits and have performed a few mods in line with ThomasPCGuruENGINES and SkateYourOwnStyle. I think I'm relatively happy with it now.
View: https://youtu.be/_jekJ8ExaH8?si=q2HpHG6CordAuXDR ..read more
Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
1M ago
This past weekend at Cabin Fever I picked up a set of castings for a Coles Power Models Corliss Steam Engine...less plans and valve timing notes.
If anyone has a full set of plans for this engine I would certainly appreciate obtaining a copy. I'd also be interested in any notes that came with the castings (I think the castings originally came with 4 pages of notes)
Unfortunately, with Coles Power Models now gone obtaining a set of plans from them is not possible.
I would, of course, be...
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Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
1M ago
My father just picked up a single cylinder engine. It is about double the size of most models he has scene. He is looking for a book that might identify what it is modeled after. Is there a book like Wendel’s gas engine book ..read more
Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
1M ago
Gentlemen, My First model boiler.
I have hydroed it and repaired any leaks.
When firing it heats very very quickly. Torch to big?. I tried moving it in and out, and tried plumbers torch too.
The problem is when it starts steaming the site glass level goes nuts and appears to want to recirculate. Level splits and I have no idea where level is.
Ideas? What am I missing?
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Smokstak Forums » Scale Model Engineering
1M ago
I just Aquired this 1/4 Scale Case Steam Tractor yesterday at an auction in Davenport, Ia. Is anyone familliar with this engine. Supposedly built in the Mid 1970's. It looks to be in excellant condition and has had new flues put in it last year ..read more