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Wish List and Future Projects (Model Engines)
This page has the list of model engines I hope to build some day. It's also a nice gallery of engines that others built that have particularly impressed me.
Warning: Be careful with steam and other engines. Engines operate of energy and can generate significant forces. Steam explosions, bearing failures, and other maladies can be extremely hazardous!
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Thimble Steam Engine
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This little wobbler, courtesy of HMEM board, was apparently built from plans in the book, "Steam and Stirling Engines." It is from the article, "Thimble Power Plant", by James Senft. It has a 1/16" bore and stroke. The flywheel is 1/4" diameter the crankshaft is .020". It runs at about 20,000 rpm because it is so small.
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Machine Age "Streamliner" Engine
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I don't know what this will be yet, but I got the idea looking at this cool air compressor made in the 40's:
Love the swoop "streamliner" look... |
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Stirling Engines
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Initially, I want to build a few models. Much longer term, I'm curious whether it would be possible to generate meaningful solar powered electricity with one. Accordingly, I have a page dedicated to each:
A "Rhombic Drive" Stirling...
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Miniature Steam Turbines
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Visit the Model Steam Turbine Page for More Info... |
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