Rider-Ericsson Video

cobra428 · May 6, 2009

Hi Guys,
Just thought I might share
This is a 1/8 scale Rider-Ericsson from a Myers Engine Works casting kit. I built this about 2 years ago (before I knew about this site). It was my 4th engine and 2nd casting endeavor.

http://www.myersengines.com/engines/pumping_engine_1-a.htm

It took me about 6 months from start to finish, 4 months to machine 1 1/2 months to get to run  scratch.gif :wall: scratch.gif
and a couple of weeks to paint and pinstripe
Paint is automotive touch up out of a can from Eastwood, Pinstrip is One Shot using a Bugler Pinstriping tool also from Eastwood. Furnace is painted with good old rustolium high temp barbecue paint
I just rediscovered that my camera has video capability. I've got to figure out what the buzzing is about in the beginning and how to stay in focus.

Hope you like it

Oh, the barrel covers a port where I put in the denatured alcohol made from 1" dowel (Home Depot)

Thanks
Tony

Metal Butcher · May 6, 2009

Yes, yes, yes I like it! :bow: :bow: :bow:

You did an exceptional job with the paint and polish details. Realy good running build. Looks and sounds super!

I looked at Meyer's display and offerings at the N.A.M.E.S. show. All of his castings looked really well made. How about the plans, were they easy to follow?

The 1/8 scale seemed about right for my taste. Maybe someday I'll try my hand at building one.

-MB