Beginners models

[Stuart Smith 5Participant @stuartsmith5]

I have just started my first engine. I decided to build the Muncaster from Jason's recent series in ME magazine.

The only casting is the flywheel which I bought from Lee on eBay as per Jason's link.

I have only made a few parts so far, but I am learning a lot. Progress so dar:

[richard markhamParticipant @richardmarkham58340]

Posted by Stuart Smith 5 on 10/12/2019 10:22:40:

I have just started my first engine. I decided to build the Muncaster from Jason's recent series in ME magazine.

The only casting is the flywheel which I bought from Lee on eBay as per Jason's link.

I have only made a few parts so far, but I am learning a lot. Progress so dar:

Looking good Stuart, the Muncater is a fine looking engine.

I'm going to start with Gerry's Beam Engine. I have had a good look at the drawings and 3d cad model. Read a few constuction posts. Sadly the photobucket fiasco has ruined a lot of the photos… (I'd love to have been a fly on the wall at that business planning meeting)

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

You look to be off to a good start Stuart.

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 08/12/2019 09:39:55:

I always recommend Stewart Hart's Potty Mill engine : no castings, simple, but challenging enough to make you think!

Stewart is active on the forum and his engine is discussed in a number of threads, for example this one.

Plans available without bother: I used this found on the web without finding any mistakes. As technical drawings go it's rather cramped, and I believe Stewart provides better laid out drawings?

Possible negative for some, it's a metric design.

As a training exercise, I built one in Fusion 360, this image being when I was struggling to learn moving joints!

Dave

Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 08/12/2019 09:44:49

Thanks for your endorsement Dave. If anyone wants a set of drawings just send me a PM with your email address

Stew

[Author]

Posts