Making Simple Model Steam Engines

Informationen zum Autor Stan Bray is a model engineer of long experience. He is founder of Model Engineer's Workshop, former editor of Engineering in Miniature and associate editor of Model Engineer. He has written many books including Metalworking - Tools and Techniques for Crowood. Klappentext This book details the construction of a range of simple miniature steam engines and boilers. The projects, each of which can be completed with only a basic workshop, range from a single-acting oscillator to more sophisticated twin-cylinder double-acting engines and a variety of boilers. A final project brings together engine and boiler for a simple steam railway locomotive. These projects are a perfect introduction to model engineering and an enjoyable exercise for the more experienced engineer or those who wish to pass on their hobby to a younger generation. A highly illustrated, step-by-step guide to constructing a range of simple model steam engines, aimed at both beginners and the more experienced. Zusammenfassung Describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines! for construction by the model engineer. Every project in this book can be completed with a minimum of workshop tools! and they are a suitable way into model engineering for the uninitiated! and a relaxation for the more experienced engineer.

Product details

• Authors: Stan Bray, Bray Stan
• Publisher: Tragalgar Square
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2006
• EAN: 9781861267733
• ISBN: 978-1-86126-773-3
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Model-making; TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Model Railroading, Trains & railways: general interest, Trains and railways: general interest, Model railways