Download or read book Making Model Victorian Stationary Engines written by Stewart B Hart and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2022-11-28 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stationary steam engines provided the power for the Industrial Revolution which changed the shape of the world. Victorian engines that have been preserved now provide the model engineer with examples to turn into fascinating models. This book provides the plans and instructions to make three models of actual steam engines. The projects have been designed around a set of common components. The first project is the simplest and will form the backbone for the manufacture of the other two, which are slightly more challenging and introduce some advanced techniques. The book is suitable for those with limited machining experience and a modestly equipped workshop, and has over 380 illustrations, including scale plans and colour photographs,
Download or read book Building Your own Toy Steam Engine A Guide to Constructing Your own Model Steam Engine and Single Acting Toy Engine written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book is a detailed guide to constructing a model steam engine and single-acting toy engine. The detailed and comprehensive manual is recommended for the serious model enthusiast with an interest in miniature engineering, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector of vintage engineering literature. Contents include: “How to Make a Steam Engine”, “Watt's Engine”, “How to Make an Engine”, “The Safety Valve”, “Engines Without Slide – Valves Easy to Make”, “The Double Action Oscillating Engine”, “Model Steam-Engines”, and “Single-Acting Toy-Engine”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on making models.
Download or read book Norden Building a Working Model Victorian Steam Engine written by Neil Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the attractions of model engineering is the opportunity to makes a model of something that no-one has tackled before. Some old engravings have almost every detail in them, but it is possible to make a feasible reconstruction of a model from even the most basic of information. There is no magic formula required, just model engineer's ingenuity and perhaps an ability to 'think in scale'. This is the story of how the author went about recreating a 'lost' steam engine. Based on a sketch and letter from a 1947 issue of Model Engineer the book includes copious colour photographs, plans and full build notes, as well as a source for castings. Full size plans to complement the book can be downloaded from http://www.stubmandrel.co.uk/model-engineering/2-norden-a-vertical-steam-engine, The model is relatively small in size, and i therefore suitable for owners of Myford ML7 or Super 7 lathes or 7 x14 and similar imported Mini Lathes.
Download or read book Model Engine making written by J. Pocock and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Simple Model Steam Engines written by Tubal Cain and published by Nexus Special Interests. This book was released on 1998 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to building simple oscillating steam engine models. It describes the making of four such models: Kitty, a small overtype engine; Otto, a simple steam turbine plant; Wencelas, a superior Christmas present; and Henry a 19th-century vertical engine and boiler.
Download or read book Making Simple Model Steam Engines written by Stan Bray and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2005-12-21 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book long-time model maker Stan Bray describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines, for construction by the model engineer.
Download or read book A Guide to Model Steam Engines A Collection of Vintage Articles on the Design and Construction of Steam Engines written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of installing miniature steam engines in model vehicles. Highly-detailed and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility enthusiasts with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Simple Model Steam Engine Construction”, “Design for a Motor Car type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-Type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-Type Steam Engine”, “Some Interesting Steam Models”, “A Small Steam and Petrol Air-Gas Plant”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.
Download or read book Building Model Steam Engines for Beginners written by Jase Robbin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Model steam engines are scaled-down manifestations or prototypes of steam-driven propulsion systems that were operational in factories, ships, and full-scale steam locomotives throughout the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. These functional models are frequently constructed to scale and employ the same fundamental principles as their larger counterparts. Fundamental elements of model steam engines consist of: Similar to conventional steam engines, the furnace is an essential component. Water is heated to generate vapor. The steam engine is the mechanical device responsible for transforming the energy present in steam into motion. Typical components consist of a crankshaft and a piston. Cylinder: The expansion of steam within the cylinder converts thermal energy into mechanical labor by pushing a piston. Flywheel: This component is frequently included to reduce engine vibration. During the power stroke, the flywheel stores energy, which it subsequently discharges for the remainder of the cycle. Fuel Source: To heat the boiler and generate steam, model steam engines may utilize solid fuel tablets, liquid fuels, or even electricity. For a variety of reasons, model steam engines are popular among collectors and hobbyists: Constructing and managing a model steam engine can impart practical knowledge of fundamental engineering principles, mechanics, and thermodynamics. Historical Interest: A considerable number of devotees derive pleasure from recreations of steam power on a smaller, more feasible scale, due to its profound historical significance. The construction of model steam engines frequently necessitates meticulous craftsmanship, and numerous enthusiasts derive immense satisfaction from fabricating elaborate and visually appealing prototypes. Hobby Communities: Model steam engine enthusiasts participate in communities where they exchange information, experiences, and creations. It is noteworthy to mention that although certain model steam engines are straightforward and intended for novices, others can be quite intricate and demand a substantial degree of proficiency and expertise to assemble and operate in a secure manner. Furthermore, it is critical to observe safety protocols when handling live steam due to the elevated temperatures and pressures involve
Download or read book Stationary Engine Driving written by Michael Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Model Engine Making in Theory and Practice written by J. Pocock and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Model Engine-Making in Theory and Practice The Steam Engine in one or other of its many forms is a sufficiently familiar object; not equally familiar, I venture to think, the knowledge of its manner of working. Yet surely in these days of scientific and technical education it would be well that at least the younger members of the community should have some clear perception of the method in which steam exerts the force which has become so necessary to the exigencies of daily modern life. The want of some practical book on Model Engine-Making has during the last few years been made evident by the number of queries upon this subject which have appeared in various journals more or less devoted to the interests of mechanical science. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Model Stationary Engines Their Design and Construction written by H. Muncaster and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Model Engine Construction written by John Henry Alexander and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Model Engine Construction: With Practical Instructions to Artificers and Amateurs Having had some experience in the construction of model steam-engines, I publish this work for the purpose of giving a few practical instructions to Artificers, but more especially to Amateurs who wish to make a working model steam-engine, provided they be supplied with the proper tools, and only know how to set about it. I commence by enumerating the necessary tools, giving the average price of a few of them, take up the boilers and their fittings, with engine details, show how to work up the separate parts from their castings, fit these together, and erect a horizontal engine and test it under steam. All this is minutely described, as it forms the groundwork for the construction of all the other engines. I next give examples of the different types of engines, Stationary, Locomotive, and Marine, as well as how to make a carriage and a model railway. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Guide to Model Engines A Collection of Vintage Articles on the Design and Construction of Steam Engines and Beam Engines written by Various and published by Hoar Press. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book is a collection of vintage articles on the design and construction of steam engines and beam engines. Highly detailed and full of useful tips, this volume will appeal to the serious model enthusiast with an interest in steam power, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: My Adventures with a Hot-Air Engine, On Setting Out Spiral Gears, Motor Cycle Engine as Gas Engine, A Well-made Horizontal Engine and Boiler, A Model Non-conducting Beam Engine, The Beam, The Bearing, The Crank and Crankshaft, The Flywheel, The Gear Wheel, The Driving Gear, The Connecting-Rod, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building."
Download or read book Building Simple Model Steam Engines written by Tubal Cain and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building a Real Vertical Steam Engine written by Andrew Smith and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Model Engineer s Handybook written by Paul Nooncree Hasluck and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Model Engine making written by J. Pocock and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
