No way!! I hope the kids were careful to go near the 6 footer. We're going to need to get a bigger jet
@Terrys-Steam-and-CobiКүн бұрын
Nice. 😊
@SteamEngines20 сағат бұрын
Cheers :)
@XynuduКүн бұрын
Great model. Looks a treat. Runs well. Cheers Rob
@SteamEnginesКүн бұрын
Thanks Rob, it was fun doing all the woodwork and modding parts for it on my lathe. For a steam engine enthusiast who knows bugger all about internal combustion engines and swore that I wouldn't ever get any.....they have certainly started accumulating 😅😅
@Xynudu20 сағат бұрын
@@SteamEngines I've been offered one for review a few times from various sellers, but never bothered. The idea of running them inside the house put me off, because of the fumes, but if you watch that aspect it should be OK. Cheers Rob
@SteamEngines20 сағат бұрын
@@Xynudu This one was sent to me as a review as well, I run them on Zippo fuel, they put out a LOT of exhaust for their size.....no way could you run them indoors.
@Xynudu16 сағат бұрын
@@SteamEngines OK. Interesting. I've had carbon monoxide poisoning a few times working on full sized engines and it's something I'm wary about. Cheers Rob
@PrimaateКүн бұрын
Spent 9 months in 2000 living in Milton and going here often 😁
@SaltPowerКүн бұрын
Even for a juvenile he or she would give you a nasty bite ! 🐋
@SteamEnginesКүн бұрын
He or she is a fast mover, this is quite a small estuary and this small beach is where toddlers, young children and dogs swim and wade.
@nobbysworkshop3 күн бұрын
That's an amazing engine Jim. I love the fact that the base and boiler have not been restored. The windmill and water pump are marvelous additions. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Nobby
@SteamEngines2 күн бұрын
Thanks Nobby, much appreciated thanks for watching and the comment - Cheers Jim
@RetroSteamTech5 күн бұрын
A lovely old engine Jim 👍👍👍 We hardly ever see Renowns over here so to see one run is a real treat. Cheers, Alan.
@SteamEngines4 күн бұрын
Thanks Alan, appreciated - Cheers Jim
@laaity5 күн бұрын
Exelant video Mr Jim I've got an oscelating steam engine made by a guy in the cape And it was my first ever steam engine Theres allot of running hours on that poor engine For the amount of time I've abused it The wear is not that bad And she still runs Beatifully I made a video of it recently And Everytime i steam her up Im still in aaww on how good it runs
@SteamEngines4 күн бұрын
Just found it ...... and it left a comment....Thanks for the heads up - Cheer Jim
@MrFactotum5 күн бұрын
great engine Jim i like to see things well used with patina of wear on them cheers🚂🚂🚂🚂👍👍👍👍 Kev
@SteamEngines5 күн бұрын
Thanks Kev, if I fully restored it, it would just be another fully restored vintage Renown engine with no story. Hope you're enjoying your Summer mate - Cheers Jim
@ZeeRoverFPV7 күн бұрын
Awe the mystery of a switch 🤣
@SteamEngines6 күн бұрын
Yes....doesn't do much without that spark going to the sparkplug!
@TravisSteamburns7 күн бұрын
This is a Real steam engine not a toy. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@DianeLong-fv4vm9 күн бұрын
Im getting one next weekend any recommended upgrades
@SteamEngines8 күн бұрын
They are a fun little engine, spray the bare metal base with a nice colour metal paint. - Cheers Jim
@Adam-fk8oq12 күн бұрын
Which MSM boiler is that? Nice work!
@SteamEngines11 күн бұрын
G'day Adam, its their 4" boiler.....I have a lot of boilers in my collection but this is my go to boiler - Cheers Jim
@Adam-fk8oq11 күн бұрын
@SteamEngines that's great, it would have ample PSI for the S50? I'm a newbie, just ordered the S50 Casting kit, as a first project. Initially I will test it on compressed air, but it is a steam engine, not a compressed air engine, so I will get a boiler down the track.
@SteamEngines11 күн бұрын
@@Adam-fk8oq You should video the build process of your S50, it would create a lot of interest. They run on air, but they really come 'alive' on steam. Have a look at this video, more than ample amount of steam to run two mill engines simultaneously - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtGHdq6ZnNPSYnk.html
@DianeLong-fv4vm12 күн бұрын
Nice little engine looks very fragile
@SteamEngines12 күн бұрын
It does look fragile, but it quite nicely built. It will run in the opposite direction if put over ice - Cheers Jim
@neillickfold13 күн бұрын
If you want very low drag bearings, remove the cages, carefully grind a filling slot, and make them full compliment bearings. If you use Stainless steel bearings, you can change the steel balls to ceramic balls, and wont require any lubrication. Full compliment bearings have 1 less ball than being completely filled. Cages are very draggy. A full compliment bearing with ceramic balls is very quite and will free spin for at least 2times longer than the clean caged bearing with steel balls.
@SteamEngines13 күн бұрын
G'day Neil that is REALLY interesting reading. I appreciate the info. I was so surprised how much of a difference the ball bearing races were being 'open' I'm talking from being sealed and not even spinning one revolution to removing the seals and grease and oiling them to spinning then between 45 - 50 seconds. So your extra step would see even less drag - Cheers Jim
@nobbysworkshop14 күн бұрын
Excellent job on the pulleys Jim. Miniature version of the pulleys on my Myford lathe. Thanks for the hints and tips. On a sad note, after 88 years the Mamod company here in the UK has closed its doors. I understand why, but very upsetting all the same 😢 Cheers Nobby
@SteamEngines13 күн бұрын
Thanks Nobby and yes what a damned shame about Mamod. I do hope they mothball all the machinery and don't scrap it.
@SteamDreamDE14 күн бұрын
👍👍👍Great job, Jim - transmissions & video!
@SteamEngines14 күн бұрын
Much appreciated as always Detlef - Thanks Jim 🙂
@christopherhutchinson804315 күн бұрын
😎
@SteamEngines14 күн бұрын
Appreciated - Cheers Jim
@RetroSteamTech15 күн бұрын
You did a lovely job on those Jim 👍👍 Also some good tips and advice. Cheers, Alan.
@SteamEngines14 күн бұрын
Thanks Allan, these are probably my most accessories for driving accessories off my engines - Cheers Jim
@sheep1ewe15 күн бұрын
This was a realy cool idea! I bought some gearboxes and transmission parts for RC cars, but they often have way to much friction for smaller steamplants to run smooth and driving other machinery. I long time wanted a rel belt variator some day in the future whan i manage to finish the new mahine room for my old metal late...
@SteamEngines14 күн бұрын
Thank you for the comment, much appreciated - Cheers Jim
@MrFactotum15 күн бұрын
great advice & tips Jim will help many👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂 atb Kev
@SteamEngines14 күн бұрын
Thanks Kev, appreciated - Cheers Jim
@MrFactotum19 күн бұрын
👍👍👍👍🚂
@xuyendo658319 күн бұрын
😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 sbxxhxbbcbc
@laaity20 күн бұрын
That engine sounds exelant Sounds like a steam locomotive climbing a hill with a heavy load
@SteamEngines19 күн бұрын
Does sound nice working under a load doesn't it.
@darrenfawcett991222 күн бұрын
I didn’t know that you could still buy those caps, pretty cool
@SteamEngines21 күн бұрын
I had a long search till I finally found some on eBay.
@darrenfawcett991221 күн бұрын
@@SteamEngines I’m going to start searching ha, I’ve got some of those mini pistols here from my childhood days that take the little red caps, I’ll see if I can find some.
@SteamEngines21 күн бұрын
@@darrenfawcett9912 Good luck!
@TravisSteamburns24 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t consider this a “toy” steam engine.
@SteamEngines24 күн бұрын
An expensive 'big boys' toy......oh well....I'm happy to not grow up Travis 😊😊
@TravisSteamburns23 күн бұрын
@@SteamEngines I’m not in a rush to grow up either but honestly most people wouldn’t even have a clue how to operate a basic Jensen 75. That 16051 is no toy!!! That’s a real steam engine, just small!
@SteamEngines23 күн бұрын
@@TravisSteamburns Its one of my favourite engines Travis, I got it off Geoff 'Steam Demon' around 10 years ago - Cheers Jim
@TravisSteamburns20 күн бұрын
I am insanely Jealous you have one of these!!!!!!!! I can’t find one anywhere it is my most sought after engine I could ever find!
@SteamEngines20 күн бұрын
@@TravisSteamburns Mines a Jensen #50 that you are currently enjoying playing with!......Look on German eBay 16051's come up now and again.
@nickking831725 күн бұрын
Might be a test standard and for changing the battery
@SteamEngines24 күн бұрын
Thanks Nick
@laaity26 күн бұрын
Even tho steam turbines are basic Their so damn cool On 85 he has one for the headlamp and cab lights You barely open the valve on the turret And it springs into life And there's nothing like the sound they make
@SteamEngines25 күн бұрын
I've been really happy with this one I made, its ridiculous how fast it can go!
@laaity25 күн бұрын
@@SteamEngines but when are you fitting a chime whistle onto that boiler
@superkip592026 күн бұрын
Wat een goed idee! Gebruikt u een machine-tap in de klauwplaat van de draaibank?
@SteamEngines25 күн бұрын
Yes just match the machine tap to the groove size that is in the pulley. It works very well. Here's the whole video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8qBmpp83dGrlmw.html
@isymbol26 күн бұрын
Can you make a DIY demon core?
@SteamEngines25 күн бұрын
LOL ....I don't think I'll do a Demon Core reactor!
@isymbol25 күн бұрын
@@SteamEngines :(
@TravisSteamburns26 күн бұрын
Lololol
@flitdek29 күн бұрын
I bought one, but it seems to create a vacuum inside after dispensing 3-4 drops of mineral oil. I then have to open the cap and close it for the pen to dispense another 3-4 drops. is there a fix for that, or am I using to thick of an oil ?
@SteamEngines28 күн бұрын
I wonder why yours is doing that? I've been filling mine with a very thick weight steam oil and don't have that problem. Is it extremely cold where you are? Maybe try thinning the oil your using with some thin sewing machine oil? - Cheers Jim
@SteamDreamDEАй бұрын
Excellent idea ... and well performed! 👍👍👍
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
I'm really happy to be able to now duplicate Wilesco drive pulleys. Cheers Jim
@parallelerАй бұрын
Cool, thank you sir!
@lancekennedy3712Ай бұрын
What an absolutely brilliant idea. so that's how Wilesco does that to their factory drive wheels! Cheers Lance
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Thank you very much for your comment - Cheers Jim
@BardsbrothersrailroadАй бұрын
That’s an interesting item. I bet it was louder on your end than it was here on KZfaq. I wonder if there’s a way to modify a music box to make music by running it off of a steam or Stirling engine. There are some hand crank music boxes out there.
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
That's an interesting idea Stephen and something to look for in junk stores etc. Would be great to run one off a steam engine. This one needs to go through one of the transmissions that I have machined up over the years, this was just a test to see if it all held together.....plus I need more room, so that means going outside and its cold here.....Not England cold or Northern States USA cold.... but sure is Aussie cold
@ypaulbrownАй бұрын
well done, gives me some great ideas......Paul in Florida, USA
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Thanks Paul, I'd really like to see what you come up with - Cheers Jim
@danielernst9921Ай бұрын
My grandfather built one of these flame lickers in 1950. It looks very similar to yours. I am looking for the design. I thought my uncle said grandpa found the design in a Popular Mechanics issue. I found a flamelicker in the Dec 1938 issue but it does not look much like yours or the one he built. Any idea where the design originated?
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
G'day Daniel these are sold by Pm Research here - pmmodelengines.com/solar-engine-3/ If you join up here I'm sure one of the gents on the forum would have the information you want - www.officeofsteamforum.com/index.php
@danielernst9921Ай бұрын
@@SteamEngines thank you for the suggestion Jim. However, I finally came up with the right google search words and located the article. It is in the Feb 1950 issue of Popular Science. I also posted a vid of my engine in KZfaq.
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
@@danielernst9921 Fantastic!
@eegg6954Ай бұрын
I actually wondered how those grooves were made. Fantastically clever.
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
So did I, I'm happy that I can duplicate the process - Cheers Jim
@BardsbrothersrailroadАй бұрын
Thanks for the video Jim! When I get a lathe I’ll have to look at doing that! Stephen
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
G'day Stephen I reckon it would be pretty easy to replicate the process on a bench drill if you made up a jig.
@BardsbrothersrailroadАй бұрын
@@SteamEngines Hey Jim! Thanks for the reply! Yeah I’ll have to get a lathe just because I want to make some pulleys. Stephen
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
@@Bardsbrothersrailroad Stephen a lathe will be the best thing you ever purchase, you won't know how you survived without one. It doesn't have to be a big one.
@lancekennedy3712Ай бұрын
@@SteamEngines I really would like to get a lathe as well!!!
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
@@lancekennedy3712 Best tool you will ever own - Cheers Jim
@scada4321Ай бұрын
I like the idea you have however the sheaves on a pully are smooth for a reason: The sides provide a smooth surface for the belt to come in contact with. With all surfaces dry, the belt should have no problem transmitting power to or from that pulley. Any rough surface (i.e. the procedure you're applying here) will cause undue wear to belts like these. Spring belts, because they are heat treated steel, would probably wear the sheave out fairly quickly. Since we are talking model steam, to force a pulley with this much torque, I can't see a use for.
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment but I disagree, many toy model steam engines such as the massive line of Wilesco steam engines come from the German factory with the drive pulleys already hobbed and they supply spring belts. I've always wondered how the steam engine manufactures hobbed their flywheels and wished to be able to do it....now I know and can replicate it - Cheers Jim
@lancekennedy3712Ай бұрын
@@SteamEngines Absolutely.....exactly how Wilesco does it and using a spring drive band like Wilesco sells it means that the spring coils fit each groove in the drive pulley so there will be zero slippage.....so cool seeing how this is done - Thanks Lance
@CraigLYoungАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Thanks Craig much appreciated - Cheers Jim
@RustyInventions-wz6irАй бұрын
Very nicely done sir. I have seen sone people not speaking English doing this and thought it is a method worth remembering. Great job
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Thanks, its something I've always wondered how the toy steam manufactures did it to their commercially sold drive pulleys. I'm very happy now that I am able to duplicate it. - Cheers Jim
@lancekennedy3712Ай бұрын
@@SteamEngines I've wondered for ages of this was done, I always thought it was like knurling, this is very clever.
@Makarprofi12Ай бұрын
Is this is the most satisfying video int he world?!?!
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Thank you !!!
@RetroSteamTechАй бұрын
Thanks for showing this Jim, It's not a technique that I had seen before, seems to work a treat. My only suggestion would be that if you have a collet chuck hold the tap in a collet rather than a 3-jaw. Cheers, Alan.
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Thanks Alan, yes I have a collet chuck and a large assorted size of chucks but its a pita to remove the chuck for such a simple operation as this. There's not much pressure at all against the tap. I made up some more different sized jigs and hobbed some more ali ad brass drive wheels yesterday afternoon. I'm really stoked to be able to now hob flywheels like Wilsesco does. Its surprisingly simple to do. Cheers Jim
@XynuduАй бұрын
Good job. Something I must try. Cheers Rob
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Thanks Rob stoked that I finally got around to this and happy that its surprisingly a fairly simple operation. I made up some more different sized jigs and hobbed some more ali ad brass drive wheels yesterday afternoon. - Cheers Jim
@XynuduАй бұрын
Different. I think it should run a lot slower. There may even be a tune at low RPM. Cheers Rob
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Yes definitely needs to be wayyyyy slower Rob. It needs to go through one of the transmissions that I have machined up over the years, this was a test to see if it all held together. I bet you had that diesel heater going today Rob if you out were out in your shed mate!
@XynuduАй бұрын
@@SteamEngines Hi Jim. You could just use a smaller pulley on the engine shaft, rather than that big one. Yes, that heater is a god send. Way better than I thought it would be and heats up that 20 x 30 foot uninsulated workshop no problem. Had it on the last two days. Uses about a litre of fuel for 3 hours on maximum heat. Definitely worth getting. Cheers Rob
@MrFactotumАй бұрын
great idea Jim iv'e hobbed a worm gear that way before many times, but never thought of its use on pulleys i will put that in the memory bank regards Kev
@SteamEnginesАй бұрын
Hi Kev I'm really happy how well this method worked and how relatively simple it was using a tap in the 3 jaw chuck. I made up some more different sized jigs and hobbed some more ali ad brass drive wheels yesterday afternoon. - Cheers Jim