First model engine - American Machine CO Hot Air Engine

myrickmachine · Post by **myrickmachine** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:47 pm

I normally work on the real thing (full size engines) but thought I'd give this a try. Still have the plumbing coming and to make a water tank. Wow- I had no idea how many gazillion hours are in these things until I did it myself. Did most of it during December. The color shown by Wade Eisner is orange, but I hate orange. This is painted a textured meduim gray which makes the sanded surfaces appear cast. All the bolts are made from 3/16, 1/4 or 3/8 stainless hex. The picture is while under construction. For the finished product see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJPon33BxqE

cevrard · Post by **cevrard** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:35 pm

Wow! That is a great vid. Neat engine!!!

CE

BMyers · Post by **BMyers** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:15 am

it is fun to watch all that linkage move

rog/tn · Post by **rog/tn** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:21 am

Great Engine.
Very nice work. Looks like I have a
new project added to my list. Thanks for the video.
Here is another forum that maybe of interest.
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/