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I am in the process of scratch building a two-cylinder, 90Degree "V" steam powered wobbler. The bores are 3/4 inch, and stroke is 1-1/4. Cast iron cylinders, brass pistons, steel frame. I have the cylinders, covers, pistons, connecting rods completed with no known issues. My question relates to...

Thanks for the reply. I have several pneumatic cylinders on hand here , and some small 2 cycle engine I could cannibalize for parts. The air cylinders look like they are the best option. I would just have to make the valve system, and components . I experimented a bit with them yesterday, and...

Hello All, I am interested in building an RC model stearnwheeler . I think the right progression will be 1st to make the powerplant. Then the boiler to fit it. Then a boat to put it in. As for my experience while I have not built any engines , I have many RC, scratch built, airplanes . My only...

Thank you for the advise, I thought that the seals and o-rings would have to be changed out. I have visited the Elmers site before, quite interesting stuff there. The boat I am thinking on, has the drive cylinders attached almost directly, to the paddle wheel. One cylinder on each side of the...

I am new to steam engines, but have a bit of experience in model building . I am thinking of building a rc sternwheeler and would like some input on the ideas running about in my head. First to describe the tentative project. I am thinking of a rather large model. about 6 feet long and 2ish...