My Version of Elmer's Beam Engine

[mklotz]

Look for a K&S metal stand

http://www.ksmetals.com/

at local hobby stores - especially those who cater to the RC folks.

 

[Brian Rupnow]

JMI--I agree wholeheartedly--Elmers engines are just too small for old eyes to work with comfortably. (Maybe even young eyes). Thats why I built mine at double scale.---Brian

 

[rake60]

On a chance visit to a local hobby shop I spotted this brass pack by K&S

It contains a variety of sizes of brass strip stock.

At the time it was $8.95, maybe a little more now.
The stock is actually all metric sizes, but 1 X 3MM is close enough for the linkage parts.

Rick

 

[JMI]

Thanks for the tips about K&S. Placed an order with these folks:

http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/k+s/k+s727.htm
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/k+s/k+s15026.htm

This should make for and easier build.

Jim

 

[JMI]

A few more pieces, including my homemade 3-48 acorn nut ;D
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=2396.msg24625#msg24625

I just keep plodding along...

Jim

 

[JMI]

Got the piston and some linkage done but it still lacks the flywheel and eccentric rod, as well as some more linkage.

The flywheel and eccentric rod will take some work on the RT which has me a little anxious but...

Jim

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Nice work JMI. I'm pleased to see that I am not the only one on this forum that uses drills for temporary pivot shafts!!! ;D ;D

 

[JMI]

Nice work JMI. I'm pleased to see that I am not the only one on this forum that uses drills for temporary pivot shafts!!! ;D ;D

That way I know for sure they will fit :big: !!!

Jim

 

[JMI]

I crossed the finish line ;D:

and a short movie of questionable quality:



The "blued" steel was done with Brownell's Oxpho-Blue. Nice touch I think.
Now for a little break from the machines.

Jim

 

[Maryak]

JMI,

Congratulations on completing a fine looking engine. :bow:

Best Regards
Bob

 

[b.lindsey]

Jim,
Nicely done!! You must be very please and proud and rightly so. Elmer's Beam has always been one of my favorites and is always an attention getter too.

Thanks for sharing the pics and video.

Bill

 

[Philjoe5]

Jim,
Very nice looking engine. :bow: Thanks for sharing the pictures and video,

Cheers,
Phil

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Very nice. An engine to be proud of.---Brian

 

[rake60]

Nice Build Jim! :bow:

Rick