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Offline Stilldrillin

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My Orphanage Inmates.......
« on: October 21, 2011, 02:15:53 AM »
The other day, Stew asked about my orphanage engines...... Set me thinking...... Just what have I got in stock?  :scratch:

What is an orphan engine? It's one which needs attention to run better, or at all!  ::)

Some, you've seen before, still needing finishing......















Stuart.......




Twin cylinder wobbler......




Electric nodding engine......




Gaselan. Made from cast iron, and boiler plate, in Communist East Germany........




During the summer, this little fella arrived unannounced, from Australia!




Plus, a box of Mamod parts to make another (final) 3 cylinder engine. To be named Trebble.


I reckon there's enough work here, for a long time to come.......  :D

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Re: My Orphanage Inmates.......
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2011, 02:33:00 AM »
You've certainly got an interesting collection their Dave

Thanks for showing

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Re: My Orphanage Inmates.......
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2011, 12:13:57 PM »
Whats the one with the horizontal flywheel? More info?
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Re: My Orphanage Inmates.......
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2011, 12:30:09 PM »
Wow can I come and play  :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: My Orphanage Inmates.......
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2011, 12:30:37 PM »
Quote from: Brass_Machine on October 21, 2011, 12:13:57 PM
Whats the one with the horizontal flywheel? More info?

Hi Eric.
That was a one off, experimental hot air engine made by Allbon. To prove the T linkage between the cylinders.

I added the coolant tank.

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Re: My Orphanage Inmates.......
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2011, 12:31:29 PM »
Quote from: saw on October 21, 2011, 12:30:09 PM
Wow can I come and play  :lol: :lol: :lol:

Any time you like, Benni!  :thumbup:

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Re: My Orphanage Inmates.......
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2011, 12:36:10 PM »
Great collection, David. Are they yours, or in for repair and return?

Andy

PS I'm sure a teddy bear would be more comfortable to sleep with. Still, at least you made the bed  :)

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Re: My Orphanage Inmates.......
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2011, 01:16:29 PM »
 :bugeye: some collection David ,,,,,,,, looks like fixing all those should keep you out of trouble for a wile  :med:


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Re: My Orphanage Inmates.......
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2011, 03:47:59 PM »
Andy.
They're all mine, except the little one from Oz. He's the next project.....  :scratch:

Not too sure about the teddy....... Much prefer Mrs D!  :D


Rob.
I've had most of 'em for years. I'll never be short of something to fiddle with!  :thumbup:

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