Stirling Helicopter

[Zeamon]

Hi All,

I've been working on a stirling helicopter. There are a few examples of these on YouTube and I'm working from the same set of plans.

It's still a work in progress but I've been documenting the entire build with a series of videos. Here is a link to the YouTube Playlist.

You can also access the videos from my site at http://www.zeamon.com

I've only been metal working for about 5 years, so if you see things I'm doing wrong or could be doing better, please chime in.

Enjoy,
Ken

 

[ausdier]

Looks like a fun project.
Just some pictures and a 3D PDF to have a look around.
Cheers.

View attachment STIRLING HELI.PDF

 

[Zeamon]

Nice work! I'm almost finished with my build and will be posting photos soon.

 

[Ripcrow]

Wow what scale is this in going to go check out utube now

 

[ausdier]

Some overall dimensions and a soda can for scale.

 

[Zeamon]

Hi All,

I've completed the stirling helicopter and a video of it in action can be seen here: http://youtu.be/VCDEqU6TLi8

Enjoy,
Ken

 

[dreeves]

I have seen one like this in the past. Great job on yours. Where can I find plans of Dxf file as I would love to make one. I found my answer on you site. Thanks

Dave

 

[robcas631]

Ken,

I just spent some time watching some of your videos. Very interesting! Beautiful engine!

 

[robcas631]

Also, I am interested in how the lacquer holds up, as I might do the same with the engine I am currently machining. Thanks for creating the videos!

 

[Zeamon]

Naturally, I'm hoping the lacquer will work. So far it all looks good, but it usually takes months before the brass starts to tarnish. I'll keep you posted.

Ken

 

[AussieJimG]

That's a beautiful model Ken. Congratulations.

I have a feeling tnat mre of these might be built.

Jim

 

[creast]

That is really neat! Lovely workmanship.

 

[dennis]

Looks like a fun project.
Just some pictures and a 3D PDF to have a look around.
Cheers.

Beautiful work. I am in the process of drawing the plans in Autocad. It will make a great project for me next winter. What I need to know is where and what size (catalog no.) did you purchase the bevel gears from ? Also I like the idea of using lacquer. Did you spray it ? I was at a craft show and a guy who makes jewelry out of brass and copper uses a dipping type of lacquer.
Thank you for sharing your project. Keep up the great work.

Dennis