For a change I thought it might be interesting to take a look at a model steam engine that you can buy today. In this case a Mamod SP2.
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@RetroSteamTech3 ай бұрын
In the video I incorrectly identify the end of the conrod that connects to the crank pin as the small end. This is of course the big end of the conrod.
@MrFactotum3 ай бұрын
great comparison Alan, and at less than Wholesale Price, can't fault you👍👍👍👍👍👍🚂🚂 atb Kev
@RetroSteamTech3 ай бұрын
Thanks Kev. I just thought it would make a change for people to see a model steam engine that you can actually buy today. The new price is way too expensive if you ask me! Cheers, Alan.
@nobbysworkshop2 ай бұрын
Nice to have this one in your collection Alan. At the last model engineering show I visited, Mamod were there. And yes, I was shocked at the prices. But also glad they are still in busines. Cheers Nobby
@RetroSteamTech2 ай бұрын
Hi Nobby. I agree with you, glad that the name Mamod is still around but the models are definitely priced for collectors and enthusiasts rather than kids. Cheers, Alan.
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian3 ай бұрын
Memories of my Mamod I had as a kid in the early 70’s. How I managed to run it unsupervised and not burn the house down. Meths and matches 😮🫣🥴
@RetroSteamTech3 ай бұрын
Same here Andrew. I remember once trying to run my Mamod using candles as we had run out of meths! Cheers, Alan.
@CraigLYoung3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@Xynudu3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan. I was a bit surprised to see them use rivets into the boiler. I wonder how they ensure a seal ? Cheers Rob
@RetroSteamTech3 ай бұрын
Hi Rob. I have seen rivets used on model steam engine boilers before but it is a bit unusual. They are copper so similar expansion rate to the brass the boiler is made from. Seems to work ok. Cheers, Alan.
@MrNostalgicdave3 ай бұрын
Nice demo Alan, makes me want to fire up my same model mamod.😊
@RetroSteamTech3 ай бұрын
Thanks David. As you can tell I was quite impressed with it, I don't think the retail price is justified though. Cheers, Alan.
@SteamEngines-Jim3 ай бұрын
Alan good vid. I've had one for over 10 years that I'm pretty sure wasn't ever steamed when I bought it and neither have I..... I might have to rectify that 😊
@RetroSteamTech2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim. It was a lot better than I thought it would be. The flywheel, crankshaft and conrod are definite improvements over the early ones. Not so sure about the firebox though. Cheers, Alan.
@JonSpink3 ай бұрын
Mine was £9.99 around 1982 still sat on my mantle piece.
@RetroSteamTech2 ай бұрын
That was a good investment 👍
@johnwynne-qx6br3 ай бұрын
Nice engine, but we'll out of pocket money saving to buy one. Then again it is probably old people who used to have one buying them anyway.
@RetroSteamTech3 ай бұрын
You could be right about the market they are targeting.
@MrZx9rdoug3 ай бұрын
Did you know solid fuel hexamine has been banned by the uk gov ?
@RetroSteamTech3 ай бұрын
Hexamine yes but solid fuel tablets are still available for sale in the UK, Amazon has them.