One of the best looking kits I have seen Ade, hopefully you have helped to inspire some future generations to get involved, not only with this kit, but also with your home built engines. Cheers, Jon.
Those DIY kits should be on a restricted list! They will for sure get kids hooked on model engineering. I am 81 now and got hooked via Mechano (actually "Trix") at about the age of 6....and my grandpa bought me a little stationary steam engine that was available at the time, a simple oscillating cylinder job, but still useful. It didn't take long for me to use the Trix set to make a chassis, compound reduction gear and get that little engine chuffing down the hallway dripping water, oil and methylated spirits on the carpet. This was in 1948, and my mother was very understanding about it. I went on to build model aircraft for many years (My dad worked at de Havilland's) and my engineering tools extended to a mini lathe, drill press and lots of taps, dies, files etc. by the time I was in my early 20s. Then I got interested in shooting and started making bits for guns, which I still do both for myself and my clients. I now have a larger lathe (the same model of Boxford that I used at school in the 1950s!), a more modern milling machine and Mig, Tig and MMA welders and of course a plasma cutter. Torches for soldering and brazing go without saying. Moving house became a real nightmare, so I am determined that I will only move from here in a box! That' a very well produced kit, quite costly I would imagine..... I cannot see how any child with a pulse could fail to be captivated by it. Parents need to know that the addiction is not curable, and treatment therapy (hand and machine tools up the wazoo) is expensive but rewarding, and helps to keep children out of other more harmful mischief.... 😀 I always had a yen to build a steam locomotive, but there's not enough spare hours left in my life now, so I just go to watch the local club's at their facility in town... Great video... thanks.....
Hello @KathrynLiz1 Thank you for your lovely comment, I am so happy that this video brought back those memories for you, life is precious and our memories are treasured. Thankyou and if you have a god, may it bless you :)
This was a soothing video in addition to being informative. I appreciate the little details of making us feel like we're back in time (railroad clock ticking, the old-timey music, birds chirping out in the rail yard).
Fantastic intro 😂 I made a small steam engine from mostly crap I had around the house. I was so surprised at how satisfying it was once I got it to run, vs just blowing the piston once down the cylinder testing with the air compressor. Once it cycled It came alive tst tst tst tst tst 😲 🥳
nice film Ade. I run my copy of this engine most days....just to watch its nice action, but i use a bigger boiler for a longer run... this model is a good introduction to steam models and DANGEROUS toys....excellent.
This video is lovely, the way you tell the story is very nice indeed. some sense of humor is also there, really like it. And most important, this video is as informative as it can be.
That's a super looking engine Ade. Amazing video with all the special effects, and funny bits. Good to see you back. Have been looking forward to your videos. Hope to see some uses of your metal castings. All the best. Cheers Nobby
In bed feeling poorly , so turned to youtube to while away the time . What a glorious video . I thought i had zero interest in steam engines !! Glorious 👍
@@AdeSwash Hello, I too loved the video. I have a question please. What is the valve brock? Also, what is the foamy material coming out of the valve block? Thank you
@@jerrygrahn8144 Hi Jerry, the valve block is below the cylinder, and has a spool valve to control the steam inlet and exhaust. The foamy liquid is an emulsion of oil and water. Regards. Ade
I really like the productive value you put into this video. Very entertaining. Enjoy every facet of it. I really enjoy old the engines especially hit and miss. When I was young we had 20, 25 and 30 hp superior engines running our oilfield wells.
That is good to hear @lariardo, I also love hit & Miss stationary engines, I have a small petrol hit and miss model for my next video :) Thank you for commenting on my 'production' value of my videos, I enjoy making them, and there is a lot of work/effort that goes into them, so Its good to hear you have appreciated this. Kind Regards. Ade
Love it, love it, love it!! Brilliant content, very funny and a cracking little engine - I’ve bought one already. Hurry up in Hong Kong as I’m counting the days already 😅😅😅
Hello Ade, Excellent video, thank you... I loved the cinematography and the "Swash Vestas" matches were great. I liked the way the burner has a sort of door to keep the heat in the firebox, I have never seen that before. Take care. Paul,,
It's still listed as 299 eight months later, so I suspect it's one of those fake discounts, where the discount price is just the real price. They also give another 15% off automatically during checkout. I liked the video, your narration is very pleasant to listen to. I also appreciate the extra bit of just the engine running.
loved your closing comment about playing with dangerous things i been using MAMODS since i was 13 now a nearly 60 year old MAMOD COLLECTER this kit has got me interested and will be looking at getting one wen funds allow
Interesting - I shall explore further. Just a thought, when you first tried to start it, the hot steam condensed out in the cold so it was slow to start and water to mop up. Is it worth running a heat gun over the workings before firing up, to preheat the working parts and get things going quicker and less messier?
Nice job, You did grate. also if you put different sizes of branches in Marty's cage it will help keep him from getting Arthritis in his feet. my dad had a little bird like Marty and it got arthritis in its feet and it couldn't walk so he had to have him put down. standing on the same size branch everyday all day long is what caused it.According to vet.sweet little bird. have a great day Ade.
Thank you for your lovely message Joe! Marty is nearly 10 years old now, which is pretty old for a budgie. He has different size natural wood branches in his cage, and he lives open in the house and has various 'favourite' places to perch, and fly around to, one being on top of my monitor when I'm at the computer. He is often in the shed with me, but usually stays in his cage and sings to me. I love that little bluebird! and he will be missed when he is gone. Have a great day too Joe 💙🐦
That is a ripe ol age for a little bird, I pray he lives a few more years. glad he gets to get out and be with you in your shop. I bet he really enjoys that. Have a wonderful day.@@AdeSwash
I got mine, assembled no problem. One tip though. On the first run I used live steam, with no go, so I ran it on low pressure compressed air for ten minutes to bed it in and then switched to steam and it worked well. One question though. Should I add some steam oil to the water in the boiler for lubrication? I currently use just sewing machine oil on the joints and three or four drops to the top of the cylinder. The other thing, the governor tries to throw itself to pieces, but adjustment seems to fix the problem. All in all, a nice well behaved little model
Steam engines are so interesting. I made one recently out of parts I found around my house. It was one of the funnest little tinkering projects I’ve ever done. I made a short video of how I put it together if anyone is interested
Thanks for this great and instructive video ; Nice engine, well designed but these criminal silicone pipes and burner … Cotton wicks could replace the steel mesh wicks to allow light tilt 😊… Replacing the steam line would ask more work… but is still doable ! It could certainly do with a larger boiler but that remains a pleasant model 😊
Hi Olivvapor, I agree, the silicon hoses are a let-down and it could do with a bigger boiler to get more runtime, I do intend to replace the piping with copper feed pipes, and a few other 'modifications' but out of the box it is still a nice little project and a fun engine to build and run :) Kind Regards. Ade
Hi, I LOVED the video. You got me hooked. After watching your video, I ordered one (using your discount code). This will be my first engine build. Wish me luck! I do have 1 question. It doesn't look like the lubricating oil was included with the kit. What would you recommend using?
Hi Robert, no the oil is not included, I use steam oil, but anything will work just as good to keep it lubricated. Make sure you tighten up the whistle fitting as this is prone to leaking steam - Ade
Damn You! $270.00 spent on that, $245 for the frikkin stirling jet-looking fan (on us amazon amazingly, 3 day shipping no less!) And to top it ALL OFF, now i'm stuck with a woody for the Hit & Miss on the site too! I think, possibly, probably not, I can hold off on that, as it's $480 total for all the bits, until the new year... I'd send you some cash, but now I'm about $1000 down, lol..... THANK YOU for an excellent vid! Now how the hell am I gonna pay the bills? ( jk )
Great video Ade, love your style of presentation 👍🙂 My friend Rob over on the Xynudu channel reviewed the same engine a couple of months ago. Fantastic engine but the boiler really could do with being a tad larger. Cheers, Alan.
Hi Charles, to be honest this engine has very little torque, the boiler is a bit undersized to get any worthwhile power from the engine, but it is a nice little stand-alone model on its own merits :) Ade
Nice little model mate. I personally feel that these kits are far too expensive. The price is ridiculous. In fact, the price of nearly all new live steam engines is ridiculous. I know that there is much engineering that goes into these shiny copper and brass models but they will not attract youngsters into engineering because they are just so expensive. They seem to attract old guys with too much money to burn. 😅 I just watched a guy build a steam engine with an old shock absorber as the cylinder and piston and another piece of pipe for the steam valve. What was the cost of materials? The answer is nothing. Plus he learned how a real steam engine works. Now I did read that you started off in the back shed, like I hope to do. So I assume that you know about steam engines. I am still learning. It's the price that gets me angry. The sellers are very greedy. I know some of the steam engines are antique and are desirable by collectors. That's fine, but the brand-new ones are overpriced. I have a couple of old Mamods that I got working but There is a limit to what I will pay. Anyway, that's my rant. 🤣👍
Hi Mike, I like your rant! and I do agree that many model engines are out of the price range for youngsters, but as you say, the Mamods can still be bought fairly cheaply second-hand. Now I have built many steam stationary engines, mostly scratch built from bar stock metals, using my machines in my workshop shed, and this has given me an appreciation of the of the work involved in creating scratch engines, not to mention the time and money invested. I don't get as much time as I would like in the workshop, and sometimes the idea of starting a lengthy new project can be a bit daunting, so these kits are a great way to enjoy time in the workshop and get fairly instant results. For me also, I can often see ideas to improve these models, either visually or mechanically, so I can spend extra time tinkering and experimenting with them, rather than staring at a long list of components from a drawing that all need making, so it's difficult to put a price on enjoyment. As Oscar Wilde once wrote ... some people know the price of everything, and the value of nothing. Regards Ade
So after some more tinkering, I got this kit to run nice and steady without running out of steam. Main thing was to stop steam leaking from the whistle and not opening the main steam valve too far. I'm not seeing the governor operate as I prefer to keep the rpm as slow as possible. For it to start working the engine needs to be going quite fast. If I swap the belt to the larger pulley to get more rpm at the governor, it puts a little too much drag on the flywheel and you get a bit of oscillation. Here it is ticking over nice and slow! th-cam.com/video/pc_EWaLSa3A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wJ91q1XCAxOnskuj
I saw an ad on Facebook touting a kit by the same company for a hit and miss (make and break) four stroke engine kit, for less than $50.00. It sounded too good to be true, so I did a google search. I found those kits (which are wonderful) usually retail for over $600.00. Just a heads-up to be careful who you're buying from....
Ade, if I asked nicely, would you read me a bedtime story? 😂 I’m only half having you on mate. Seriously, with a voice like that, how you are not making your fortune doing voice-over work and audio books, beats me. All the best. Carry on, mate.
Now I wanna build a N scale steampunk mechinzaed railway museum for both mechanical and electrical powered. I wonder if I can throw a decoder onto the steampunk..
Hi, I'm trying to assemble my own model, and I have a lot of friction in the piston. Can you provide any details on how I can adjust to allow the piston to drop smoothly?
slacken off the screws under the base just a tiny bit and spin the flywheel, it should be free, the gently pinch the screws back up while rotating the flywheel. Dont forget the oil!
Hi Ade. I've watched this video and I absolutely love this beam engine kit and I would like to buy it. I clicked on the link provided in your description and noticed that it is priced in Dollars. Presumably this could mean that it is an American retailer, or definitely overseas. What I would like to ask is, because it is overseas, do we have to pay Import Taxes? Thankyou.
Hi Bank, it is a chinese retailer, but it is shipped from a UK stock warehouse so no import duties need to be payed. I think you can change the currency on the website. Regards Ade
@@AdeSwash Evolution did away with the walking beam design by necessity or common sense but not a moment too soon. I can imagine the deafening clang of that giant penny dropping. Try to calculate the sheer tonnage of cast iron hoisted into the lofts of pump houses and factories around the world at the expense of clients in the name of "Gee it looks great". Even double acting pistons were too much trouble with stuffing boxes known to leak. The best solution of piston to crank is what we have today in all cars. The gudgeon pin built into the piston.
Hi @@RIPPERTON , I'm very sorry but I cannot fully understand the point you are trying to make, can you point me to some external links as to why the beam and linkage was abandoned in external combustion engines of the industrial age.
Using the beam to drive a flywheel defeats the purpose for which the beam was invented, but it is after all only a model and adequately demonstrates how reciprocating motion is converted into rotational motion. The extra pulley on the crankshaft would allow the engine to drive accessories from manufacturers such as Willesco, Bing and Mamod to make "play" more interesting and informative. Beam engines were mostly employed in mining to drive vertical reciprocating pumping rods which sometimes went many hundreds of feet underground to dewater the mine. Early steam engines used the principle of vacuum created by condensing steam rather than steam expansion creating pressure in a cylinder. They were slow and inefficient but could run non stop for a very long time. The heavy beam provided the inertia and transferred the vertical motion of the piston outside the engine house to the mine.
@@dwansbo - in real beam engines the flywheel is the momentum, without it the engine will not run. The beam is merely a transport of motion from linear to rotation
Hi Ade I’ve just ordered a beam engine of the website and wanted to know how long is delivery but the e mail is not working I wondered if I’ve been scammed . Was the company that you dealt with contactable ,thanks Ps loved the video
Hi David, you should be able to track your order on your account, once it lands in the UK you should get email updates from the chosen courier as to when it will be delivered. It usually takes between 2-3 weeks to the UK
OK, so I bought this kit, its really well made and goes together really well. I'm having a little difficulty getting it to run for more than a few seconds. I've not seen any steam escape from the pressure relief valve so I think I'm losing steam from the whistle. Also wondering if the burners are up to the job. I'm using meths. The wicks are metal gauze on mine. th-cam.com/video/DT5MTI4fYHE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IgVPjNsUDAVmrY29
Hi Richard, sorry for the late reply. The whistle will be the problem, I tightened mine up several times but it starts to leak again, I dont think the O rings are much good. I taped mine up in the end and will probably remove it sometime. The wicks are metal on mine too but seem to work fine. Once up and running, reduce the speed to a tickover just above stall point, and it will run for about ten minutes. It will also start speeding up as the pressure increases, but you have to keep the steam demand lower than the boilers capability to make it. Its a good fun little engine but it has its quoibles, like most engines. Hope you get it sorted
Ade, yeah Keith would be interested item to assemble one of one. Where is product come from. We are on a different time/line. I use to travel all over our world. I'm wondering if it will cause import forms. Currently my darn email address is messed up, otherwise we would be able to talk in better details. Anyway I really would love to get my hands on one. Take care Ades....
Hiya Keith, good to hear from you, hope your operations went well and you are fighting fit again :) You can buy the engine from www.enginediyshop.com/products/retrol-full-metal-diy-steam-engine-model-with-horizontal-boiler-centrifugal-flyball-governor-84pcs I'm sure importing into Michigan will be ok - Take Care. Ade
I am in UK. Got a tracking link which started in Hong Kong went to mainland China then to my house about 16 days no forms required excellent service. 😊
@gregwarner3753 What you were hearing was the original recording from 1921, recorded on a wax cylinder. That was how they 'did it right' 100 years ago.
Well Tony, I think I did progress well actually!, take a look at some of my scratch built engine videos on my channel. I have subbed to your channel and enjoyed your little steam machines, and look forward to seeing you progress. Mecano and Mamod were a big influence on my appreciation of steam and stationary engines and mechanics when I was a child, it took me another 40 years of absence from machining to get back there, and building more advanced model engines. I agree this engine and video is for beginners, so yes, a macano-like bolt-together engine, but it is aimed at beginners to the hobby, as I am sure you were once a beginner. If my work gets just one new youngster into model engineering then I will have accomplished my mission. Ask yourself, what is your mission Tony?
Ade I am lost for words. That video was outstanding in all respects. Simply brilliant 👏👏👍😎
Thank you Andrew - good to hear you enjoyed it :)
I agree 100%. Nice work @@AdeSwash. It will help me with mine. 👍
I agree to this 100% amusing ,technical,the man knows his object ,you see the video ,how it is done ,you dit a great great job
This was the first time I've seen your new intro. Totally BRILLIANT! ! ! ! ! Laughed my backside off! ! !
Lol, hi Bruce, it isnt my new intro, I filmed it specially for this video, but your comment has made me think it could be ;) Cheers Ade
One of the best looking kits I have seen Ade, hopefully you have helped to inspire some future generations to get involved, not only with this kit, but also with your home built engines. Cheers, Jon.
Thanks Jon, yes I agree, we need new young blood to be enthusiastic about steam
Those DIY kits should be on a restricted list! They will for sure get kids hooked on model engineering.
I am 81 now and got hooked via Mechano (actually "Trix") at about the age of 6....and my grandpa bought me a little stationary steam engine that was available at the time, a simple oscillating cylinder job, but still useful. It didn't take long for me to use the Trix set to make a chassis, compound reduction gear and get that little engine chuffing down the hallway dripping water, oil and methylated spirits on the carpet. This was in 1948, and my mother was very understanding about it. I went on to build model aircraft for many years (My dad worked at de Havilland's) and my engineering tools extended to a mini lathe, drill press and lots of taps, dies, files etc. by the time I was in my early 20s.
Then I got interested in shooting and started making bits for guns, which I still do both for myself and my clients. I now have a larger lathe (the same model of Boxford that I used at school in the 1950s!), a more modern milling machine and Mig, Tig and MMA welders and of course a plasma cutter. Torches for soldering and brazing go without saying. Moving house became a real nightmare, so I am determined that I will only move from here in a box!
That' a very well produced kit, quite costly I would imagine..... I cannot see how any child with a pulse could fail to be captivated by it. Parents need to know that the addiction is not curable, and treatment therapy (hand and machine tools up the wazoo) is expensive but rewarding, and helps to keep children out of other more harmful mischief.... 😀
I always had a yen to build a steam locomotive, but there's not enough spare hours left in my life now, so I just go to watch the local club's at their facility in town...
Great video... thanks.....
Hello @KathrynLiz1 Thank you for your lovely comment, I am so happy that this video brought back those memories for you, life is precious and our memories are treasured. Thankyou and if you have a god, may it bless you :)
@AdeSwash , pls how can I get this kit
@@adeogedengbe974 The info is all in the video, and you can get a discount if you use my code :)
@@adeogedengbe974 Watch the whole video, then get my discount code. Go to the website and buy one
This was a soothing video in addition to being informative. I appreciate the little details of making us feel like we're back in time (railroad clock ticking, the old-timey music, birds chirping out in the rail yard).
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic intro 😂
I made a small steam engine from mostly crap I had around the house. I was so surprised at how satisfying it was once I got it to run, vs just blowing the piston once down the cylinder testing with the air compressor. Once it cycled It came alive tst tst tst tst tst 😲 🥳
nice film Ade. I run my copy of this engine most days....just to watch its nice action, but i use a bigger boiler for a longer run... this model is a good introduction to steam models and DANGEROUS toys....excellent.
Thanks Prof, I was inspired by your film :) Ade
This video should be on TV! Excellent
This video is lovely, the way you tell the story is very nice indeed. some sense of humor is also there, really like it. And most important, this video is as informative as it can be.
Thank you so much 😀
That's a super looking engine Ade. Amazing video with all the special effects, and funny bits. Good to see you back. Have been looking forward to your videos. Hope to see some uses of your metal castings. All the best. Cheers Nobby
Cheers Nobby, the cylinder castings will be a winter project for me
As a creator, I am humbled by your post production skills!
Thanks Tim, I do enjoy a challenging edit, I get a vision in my head , and then I have to try and create it - Thanks for watching :) Ade
@@AdeSwash😅😅😅
Great video Ade, love all the little effects, especially the unobtainium that made me laugh, now what was you building 😂
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Peter, thanks for your comment :)
In bed feeling poorly , so turned to youtube to while away the time . What a glorious video . I thought i had zero interest in steam engines !! Glorious 👍
Glad you enjoyed it - get well soon :)
Beautiful, I may have to give it a go!
Absolutely brilliant video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it MartinZero, it's a fun engine to build and run
@@AdeSwash Hello, I too loved the video. I have a question please. What is the valve brock? Also, what is the foamy material coming out of the valve block? Thank you
@@jerrygrahn8144 Hi Jerry, the valve block is below the cylinder, and has a spool valve to control the steam inlet and exhaust. The foamy liquid is an emulsion of oil and water. Regards. Ade
I really like the productive value you put into this video. Very entertaining. Enjoy every facet of it. I really enjoy old the engines especially hit and miss. When I was young we had 20, 25 and 30 hp superior engines running our oilfield wells.
That is good to hear @lariardo, I also love hit & Miss stationary engines, I have a small petrol hit and miss model for my next video :) Thank you for commenting on my 'production' value of my videos, I enjoy making them, and there is a lot of work/effort that goes into them, so Its good to hear you have appreciated this. Kind Regards. Ade
Love it, love it, love it!! Brilliant content, very funny and a cracking little engine - I’ve bought one already. Hurry up in Hong Kong as I’m counting the days already 😅😅😅
just use some unobtainium, postage is oldskool!
Hello Ade,
Excellent video, thank you... I loved the cinematography and the "Swash Vestas" matches were great. I liked the way the burner has a sort of door to keep the heat in the firebox, I have never seen that before.
Take care.
Paul,,
Cheers Paul, I'm glad you spotted the matches ;)
It's still listed as 299 eight months later, so I suspect it's one of those fake discounts, where the discount price is just the real price.
They also give another 15% off automatically during checkout.
I liked the video, your narration is very pleasant to listen to. I also appreciate the extra bit of just the engine running.
20:58 that happened to me too! Except it happened out of nowhere and I was opening the regulator when it did, safe to say my hand got a bit hot
Yeah! the fire can be quite intense
Very educational and hugely funny especially reading the instructions on the Thunderbox.
Thanks Steven :)
Very entertaining and informative Thank You.
I love the intro in your video😂. Very well explained everything . Good job . 👏🏻👌🏻😉
Cheers :)
Great video Ade! I built one of those a while ago.
loved your closing comment about playing with dangerous things i been using MAMODS since i was 13 now a nearly 60 year old MAMOD COLLECTER this kit has got me interested and will be looking at getting one wen funds allow
Glad you enjoyed the video Mark, I think the school system has let the youngsters down by not letting them have fun
@@AdeSwash give em all a mamod they soon respect things i did
Wonderful presentation!
Thankyou William :)
Thanks for your video!🥰
I'm glad you enjoyed it - lots of hard work but worth it!
Interesting - I shall explore further. Just a thought, when you first tried to start it, the hot steam condensed out in the cold so it was slow to start and water to mop up. Is it worth running a heat gun over the workings before firing up, to preheat the working parts and get things going quicker and less messier?
Nice job, You did grate. also if you put different sizes of branches in Marty's cage it will help keep him from getting Arthritis in his feet. my dad had a little bird like Marty and it got arthritis in its feet and it couldn't walk so he had to have him put down. standing on the same size branch everyday all day long is what caused it.According to vet.sweet little bird. have a great day Ade.
Thank you for your lovely message Joe! Marty is nearly 10 years old now, which is pretty old for a budgie. He has different size natural wood branches in his cage, and he lives open in the house and has various 'favourite' places to perch, and fly around to, one being on top of my monitor when I'm at the computer. He is often in the shed with me, but usually stays in his cage and sings to me. I love that little bluebird! and he will be missed when he is gone. Have a great day too Joe 💙🐦
That is a ripe ol age for a little bird, I pray he lives a few more years. glad he gets to get out and be with you in your shop. I bet he really enjoys that. Have a wonderful day.@@AdeSwash
I got mine, assembled no problem. One tip though. On the first run I used live steam, with no go, so I ran it on low pressure compressed air for ten minutes to bed it in and then switched to steam and it worked well. One question though. Should I add some steam oil to the water in the boiler for lubrication? I currently use just sewing machine oil on the joints and three or four drops to the top of the cylinder. The other thing, the governor tries to throw itself to pieces, but adjustment seems to fix the problem. All in all, a nice well behaved little model
Steam engines are so interesting. I made one recently out of parts I found around my house. It was one of the funnest little tinkering projects I’ve ever done.
I made a short video of how I put it together if anyone is interested
Just found your video, the engine is fantastic!
@@AdeSwash Thank you kindly, sir 🤝
Thanks for this great and instructive video ;
Nice engine, well designed but these criminal silicone pipes and burner …
Cotton wicks could replace the steel mesh wicks to allow light tilt 😊…
Replacing the steam line would ask more work… but is still doable !
It could certainly do with a larger boiler but that remains a pleasant model 😊
Hi Olivvapor, I agree, the silicon hoses are a let-down and it could do with a bigger boiler to get more runtime, I do intend to replace the piping with copper feed pipes, and a few other 'modifications' but out of the box it is still a nice little project and a fun engine to build and run :) Kind Regards. Ade
Just needs a pressure gauge, some model handrails and a small dynamo and lamp! Oh and some copper pipes to replace the silicone! I'm getting one!
Hi Richard, thanks for your comment, I agree with you completely, it needs some 'model engineering refinement' and it will be perfect :) Regards. Ade
Great video Ade, many thanks
You are welcome Mike All the best, Ade
Guy, you just a genius! "How to build live steam engine without tools? - just buy your own!!!"
Haha. Schi fi at it's best. Hope you earned some cash from it. Well done Ade.
Steve.
Thanks Stevie, I earned a free engine, so much nicer than filthy cash :)
Hi,
I LOVED the video. You got me hooked. After watching your video, I ordered one (using your discount code). This will be my first engine build. Wish me luck! I do have 1 question. It doesn't look like the lubricating oil was included with the kit. What would you recommend using?
Hi Robert, no the oil is not included, I use steam oil, but anything will work just as good to keep it lubricated. Make sure you tighten up the whistle fitting as this is prone to leaking steam - Ade
Damn You! $270.00 spent on that, $245 for the frikkin stirling jet-looking fan (on us amazon amazingly, 3 day shipping no less!) And to top it ALL OFF, now i'm stuck with a woody for the Hit & Miss on the site too!
I think, possibly, probably not, I can hold off on that, as it's $480 total for all the bits, until the new year...
I'd send you some cash, but now I'm about $1000 down, lol.....
THANK YOU for an excellent vid! Now how the hell am I gonna pay the bills? ( jk )
Hi @roberthousedorfii1743 - I'm sorry if I influenced you to spend some of your bacon on the engine, but hey! enjoy :)
Also love your drone shots of the christmas tree farm :)
Great video Ade, love your style of presentation 👍🙂 My friend Rob over on the Xynudu channel reviewed the same engine a couple of months ago. Fantastic engine but the boiler really could do with being a tad larger. Cheers, Alan.
Merci pour votre excellente vidéo
Thank you gorandiaye
Nice job. Just love your channel
Cheers Rusty :) Ade
Great video Ade. Just got one for Christmas. Did you need to adjust the govenor at all?
Hi Micke, I didnt adjust the governor, it worked as supplied
neat little steam engine
Just purchased one before watching your video. AWESOME!! Are there any accessories for this kit that you would recommend?
Hi Charles, to be honest this engine has very little torque, the boiler is a bit undersized to get any worthwhile power from the engine, but it is a nice little stand-alone model on its own merits :) Ade
Nice little model mate.
I personally feel that these kits are far too expensive. The price is ridiculous. In fact, the price of nearly all new live steam engines is ridiculous.
I know that there is much engineering that goes into these shiny copper and brass models but they will not attract youngsters into engineering because they are just so expensive.
They seem to attract old guys with too much money to burn. 😅
I just watched a guy build a steam engine with an old shock absorber as the cylinder and piston and another piece of pipe for the steam valve.
What was the cost of materials? The answer is nothing. Plus he learned how a real steam engine works.
Now I did read that you started off in the back shed, like I hope to do. So I assume that you know about steam engines. I am still learning.
It's the price that gets me angry. The sellers are very greedy.
I know some of the steam engines are antique and are desirable by collectors. That's fine, but the brand-new ones are overpriced. I have a couple of old Mamods that I got working but There is a limit to what I will pay.
Anyway, that's my rant. 🤣👍
Hi Mike, I like your rant! and I do agree that many model engines are out of the price range for youngsters, but as you say, the Mamods can still be bought fairly cheaply second-hand. Now I have built many steam stationary engines, mostly scratch built from bar stock metals, using my machines in my workshop shed, and this has given me an appreciation of the of the work involved in creating scratch engines, not to mention the time and money invested. I don't get as much time as I would like in the workshop, and sometimes the idea of starting a lengthy new project can be a bit daunting, so these kits are a great way to enjoy time in the workshop and get fairly instant results. For me also, I can often see ideas to improve these models, either visually or mechanically, so I can spend extra time tinkering and experimenting with them, rather than staring at a long list of components from a drawing that all need making, so it's difficult to put a price on enjoyment. As Oscar Wilde once wrote ... some people know the price of everything, and the value of nothing. Regards Ade
Lol! Thanks for sharing 👍
So after some more tinkering, I got this kit to run nice and steady without running out of steam. Main thing was to stop steam leaking from the whistle and not opening the main steam valve too far.
I'm not seeing the governor operate as I prefer to keep the rpm as slow as possible. For it to start working the engine needs to be going quite fast. If I swap the belt to the larger pulley to get more rpm at the governor, it puts a little too much drag on the flywheel and you get a bit of oscillation.
Here it is ticking over nice and slow!
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Nice work Richard. Regards Ade
Worth the wait, 👍
Thanks, I only make vids a few times per year, glad you enjoyed it. Kind Regards. Ade
I found the Engine Shop site yesterday after looking for a stirling engine. Saw the beam engine and nearly bought it... Spooky!
Buy it! use my discount code Ade22 :)
@@AdeSwash I did!
@@AdeSwash Arrived today, really impressed with how well made it is.
haha, excellent video!
I saw an ad on Facebook touting a kit by the same company for a hit and miss (make and break) four stroke engine kit, for less than $50.00. It sounded too good to be true, so I did a google search. I found those kits (which are wonderful) usually retail for over $600.00. Just a heads-up to be careful who you're buying from....
I have wander if you could if the engine could be attached to a generator and used to charge a cell phone.
yes
I made a small steam engine because I wanted to do just that. Seemed like a cool idea
The video is very good and I like it very much
Ade, if I asked nicely, would you read me a bedtime story? 😂 I’m only half having you on mate. Seriously, with a voice like that, how you are not making your fortune doing voice-over work and audio books, beats me. All the best. Carry on, mate.
Thankyou ! I think most VO actors are all out of work due to AI. Email me and I'll do you a nice bedtime story 😴
Really nice. I’m still awaiting your sticker I believe. He he.
Its in the post Rusty, along with some goodies :)
Oh blast. No Gresley A4 chime whistle. Lol
Thx for the vid.
Pls how can I get this kit
Now I wanna build a N scale steampunk mechinzaed railway museum for both mechanical and electrical powered. I wonder if I can throw a decoder onto the steampunk..
I have no idea what you are talking about Andrew, but it sounds absolutely fabulous! 😆
Lovely triple tonguing but please give us engine sound not music.
There is no music over the engine running
Hi, I'm trying to assemble my own model, and I have a lot of friction in the piston. Can you provide any details on how I can adjust to allow the piston to drop smoothly?
slacken off the screws under the base just a tiny bit and spin the flywheel, it should be free, the gently pinch the screws back up while rotating the flywheel. Dont forget the oil!
Earned my sub... Great video!
Thankyou :)
Hi Ade. I've watched this video and I absolutely love this beam engine kit and I would like to buy it. I clicked on the link provided in your description and noticed that it is priced in Dollars. Presumably this could mean that it is an American retailer, or definitely overseas. What I would like to ask is, because it is overseas, do we have to pay Import Taxes?
Thankyou.
Hi Bank, it is a chinese retailer, but it is shipped from a UK stock warehouse so no import duties need to be payed. I think you can change the currency on the website. Regards
Ade
@AdeSwash thankyou so much for letting me know. I shall order it in the next few minutes. Once again thankyou Ade.
@@bankimpatel9483 did you use the discount code 'Ade22' ?
@AdeSwash No Ade, in my haste and excitement, I forgot to use the discount code. I paid £252 for it.
The Walking Beam and Parallel mechanism were both completely unnecessary. Just lavish mechanical art work of the day.
Why do you think this @RIPPERTON ?
@@AdeSwash Evolution did away with the walking beam design by necessity or common sense but not a moment too soon.
I can imagine the deafening clang of that giant penny dropping.
Try to calculate the sheer tonnage of cast iron hoisted into the lofts of pump houses and factories
around the world at the expense of clients in the name of "Gee it looks great".
Even double acting pistons were too much trouble with stuffing boxes known to leak.
The best solution of piston to crank is what we have today in all cars. The gudgeon pin built into the piston.
Hi @@RIPPERTON , I'm very sorry but I cannot fully understand the point you are trying to make, can you point me to some external links as to why the beam and linkage was abandoned in external combustion engines of the industrial age.
Using the beam to drive a flywheel defeats the purpose for which the beam was invented, but it is after all only a model and adequately demonstrates how reciprocating motion is converted into rotational motion. The extra pulley on the crankshaft would allow the engine to drive accessories from manufacturers such as Willesco, Bing and Mamod to make "play" more interesting and informative. Beam engines were mostly employed in mining to drive vertical reciprocating pumping rods which sometimes went many hundreds of feet underground to dewater the mine. Early steam engines used the principle of vacuum created by condensing steam rather than steam expansion creating pressure in a cylinder. They were slow and inefficient but could run non stop for a very long time. The heavy beam provided the inertia and transferred the vertical motion of the piston outside the engine house to the mine.
@@dwansbo - in real beam engines the flywheel is the momentum, without it the engine will not run. The beam is merely a transport of motion from linear to rotation
Hi Ade I’ve just ordered a beam engine of the website and wanted to know how long is delivery but the e mail is not working
I wondered if I’ve been scammed . Was the company that you dealt with contactable ,thanks
Ps loved the video
Hi David, you should be able to track your order on your account, once it lands in the UK you should get email updates from the chosen courier as to when it will be delivered. It usually takes between 2-3 weeks to the UK
OK, so I bought this kit, its really well made and goes together really well. I'm having a little difficulty getting it to run for more than a few seconds. I've not seen any steam escape from the pressure relief valve so I think I'm losing steam from the whistle. Also wondering if the burners are up to the job. I'm using meths. The wicks are metal gauze on mine.
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Hi Richard, sorry for the late reply. The whistle will be the problem, I tightened mine up several times but it starts to leak again, I dont think the O rings are much good. I taped mine up in the end and will probably remove it sometime. The wicks are metal on mine too but seem to work fine. Once up and running, reduce the speed to a tickover just above stall point, and it will run for about ten minutes. It will also start speeding up as the pressure increases, but you have to keep the steam demand lower than the boilers capability to make it. Its a good fun little engine but it has its quoibles, like most engines. Hope you get it sorted
@@AdeSwash Hi mate, yeah I got it all sussed now! Runs sweet. Main issue was opening the steam valve too far.
You forgot at least one vise!
Candle 🔥 = Petroleum Products ?😃😃🙏
Marty McFly is a dead ringer for Gregory Peck.
Har har har! :)
Diesel Oil Using 🔥 ?🙏😃😃
L'absence de lubrification est étonnant ?
It is lubricated
What a terrible design flaw using a belt to drive the governor.
Just about all miniature and model steam engines use a belt
Why's that? To me it does the job. It's only a model
Loved your video but hated your music. Too load.
🙏😃😃
Ade, yeah Keith would be interested item to assemble one of one. Where is product come from. We are on a different time/line. I use to travel all over our world. I'm wondering if it will cause import forms. Currently my darn email address is messed up, otherwise we would be able to talk in better details. Anyway I really would love to get my hands on one. Take care Ades....
Hiya Keith, good to hear from you, hope your operations went well and you are fighting fit again :) You can buy the engine from www.enginediyshop.com/products/retrol-full-metal-diy-steam-engine-model-with-horizontal-boiler-centrifugal-flyball-governor-84pcs I'm sure importing into Michigan will be ok - Take Care. Ade
I am in UK. Got a tracking link which started in Hong Kong went to mainland China then to my house about 16 days no forms required excellent service.
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That doesn't seem very safe to use. Also a massive shame that it comes mostly assembled.
Next time use a good sound system. The antique players is cute but really distirts the sound in a most annoying manner. do it right or leave it out!
@gregwarner3753 What you were hearing was the original recording from 1921, recorded on a wax cylinder. That was how they 'did it right' 100 years ago.
I thonk Mr Warner was running with ypur humourous presentation, great video and thanks.😂
Just to see the working of steam engine is useless . I was expecting where it can be used.
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Where and how you use it is entirely your decision
It’s no more model engineering ,than mecano .
I grew up with Mecano
You didn’t progress did you ?
Well Tony, I think I did progress well actually!, take a look at some of my scratch built engine videos on my channel. I have subbed to your channel and enjoyed your little steam machines, and look forward to seeing you progress. Mecano and Mamod were a big influence on my appreciation of steam and stationary engines and mechanics when I was a child, it took me another 40 years of absence from machining to get back there, and building more advanced model engines. I agree this engine and video is for beginners, so yes, a macano-like bolt-together engine, but it is aimed at beginners to the hobby, as I am sure you were once a beginner. If my work gets just one new youngster into model engineering then I will have accomplished my mission. Ask yourself, what is your mission Tony?
I know, but I always enjoy replying to trolls to demolish their negativity and spite with intelligence and kindness - one love! :)