Jan Ridders Flame Eater with internal valve

[DaveRC]

Woo Hoo, it's done and working.... woohoo1

First engine I have ever finished and it's a runner, I think I can now call myself a Model Engine Builder.

Another example of Jan Ridders Flame Eater with internal valve.

I started this almost 18 months ago with the intention of building two, one for me and one for my Dad as a gift. With other projects getting in the way it ended up as just one for my Dad. So on and off I eventually got around to getting completed, but had a few problems. I had built his MK1 version with the Cast Iron cylinder, piston and valve, I did my best but I just could not get it to run. Then getting hold of the MK2 plans I rebuilt a new cylinder in Stainless, piston and valve in graphite and a new valve rod assembly. Everything else was the same.

Bellow are the photos of the finished result and a video of it running.

Dave

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUc_OOie4Rg&context=C36822c8ADOEgsToPDskLJ63zYzV0Xg9jph-MYwiKM[/ame]

 

[chucketn]

Beautiful! Can't wait for the video!

Chuck in E. TN

 

[DaveRC]

Video, sorted.. :

 

[steamer]

Nicely Done Dave!

Dave

 

[arnoldb]

Very well done Dave Thm:. Great finish on the engine, and it runs really really well :bow:

Regards, Arnold

 

[lazylathe]

That is a superb example!!!
I am sure your Dad will or already loves it!!!

Beautiful fit and finish and i really like the blue anodising you have done!!

Fantastic!!! :bow:

Andrew

 

[Ruy]

Nice work. Very well finished and working beautifully.

Reagards

 

[vcutajar]

Nice one Dave.

Vince

 

[ChrisB]

Really nice work, great finish quality, love that shine ;D

Has that first engine smile faded yet?

 

[Rockytime]

Beautiful and a project to be proud of. Too bad I'm not your dad.

 

[ShopShoe]

That's great. Great Bling. Congratulations.

 

[cfellows]

Lovely work! That's a beauty.

Chuck

 

[PerryRT]

Beautiful engine. I'm planning on building Jan's "Coffee Cup Stirling" this winter. He does such nice plans, doesn't he?

Nice job!

 

[dgoddard]

I too have started on the Ridders Engine of the same model. So far I have only completed the cylinder, valve push rod and the legs for the cylinder. I need to order some graphite for the cylinder and valve but am wondering where to buy it and what grade of graphite to buy (i.e. fine, medium, isostatic presset, extruded etc. ) Suggestions and explanations will be appreciated.

 

[Chriske]

Nice engine, nice finish....!...

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Very nice craftsmanship and a sweet running engine. Congratulations.---Brian

 

[Don1966]

Beautiful fit and finish, and a Great runner Dave. Love it!

Don

 

[MarioM]

Nice work.......congratulations....well done.

Mario

 

[machineman]

@DaveRC could I get the plans for this motor from you?

 

[machineman]

Woo Hoo, it's done and working.... woohoo1

First engine I have ever finished and it's a runner, I think I can now call myself a Model Engine Builder.

Another example of Jan Ridders Flame Eater with internal valve.

I started this almost 18 months ago with the intention of building two, one for me and one for my Dad as a gift. With other projects getting in the way it ended up as just one for my Dad. So on and off I eventually got around to getting completed, but had a few problems. I had built his MK1 version with the Cast Iron cylinder, piston and valve, I did my best but I just could not get it to run. Then getting hold of the MK2 plans I rebuilt a new cylinder in Stainless, piston and valve in graphite and a new valve rod assembly. Everything else was the same.

Bellow are the photos of the finished result and a video of it running.

Dave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUc_OOie4Rg&context=C36822c8ADOEgsToPDskLJ63zYzV0Xg9jph-MYwiKM

could I get these plans from you??