My 1:16 adventure

[Rick]

Thanks for the back story on the wall.

[labdad]

Thanks guys!!!!
Keep the questions coming.

It was a challenge but that's why I model (and build furniture).
And why I chose 1/16.
I enjoy a challenge. 💪

You ain't seen nothing yet!

MJinTN

[labdad]

A machine  shop needs power, so a brass Corliss should do. It killed me to paint this, but that was always the plan. I did buy the flywheel but modified it some.
I look forward to finishing the foundation.

MJinTN

[deemery]

Wow, that's quite close to the drawing on the Wikipedia page on Corliss engines:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corliss_steam_engine

dave

[Jerry]

Your sure making it look easy.

I guess working in 1/16 can make it a little easier on the eyes!! 

Jerry

[Philip]

A bit Jerry!

Splendid work!

[labdad]

I get all my reference information from Wikipedia LMAO!       

Thanks guys!

Mj

[Larry C]

Mj that is one sweeeet looking steam engine; can't wait to see what you do/did with the boiler.

[labdad]

I am NOT looking forward to the boiler!
More rivets than the vices I have.
Then there is the plumbing.
Good thing I got the rest of my life.
MJinTN

[deemery]

There are two schools on NBW and rivets.  One is to drill the holes and insert the stems.  The other is to cut the head flush, and glue the head on with CA.  How do you do it? 

(That will tell us if your vices are embedded, or just shallow.   )

dave

[Pennman]

Gosh, MJ, you bring modeling into a whole new dimension!
explicit work!

Rich

[labdad]

Dave,
I'm a drill and fill guy so I can space them exactly on my rotary table.

I take a tall extra large straight jacket. 🤣

MJinTN

[labdad]

These were done that way with 3D printed rivets
MJinTN

[deemery]

These were done that way with 3D printed rivets
MJinTN

Really great looking boiler/engine combo!  Do you know how many horsepower the prototype was rated for?  I wonder how many machines you could drive with that.

dave

[Larry C]

Fantastic looking boiler!!! Love all the details.