Model Engine Construction (Classic Reprint): With Practical Instructions to Artificers and Amateurs - Couverture souple

John Henry Alexander

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133058743X ISBN 13 : 9781330587430

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Build working model engines with step-by-step guidance and practical tips. This hands-on manual is designed for amateurs and hobbyists who want to understand how model steam and hot‑air engines work and how to assemble reliable, working replicas. It covers core concepts, fit and finish, and the practical details needed to move from plans to a running engine.

This edition focuses on practical instruction, including hot‑air engines, small locomotive models, and traction engines. It explains the essentials of engine proportions, boiler fittings, pattern making, and the tools used by model makers. The book emphasizes safe construction and careful workmanship, so readers can build durable models that run well on rails or as stand-alone displays.

• Step-by-step assembly guidance for steam and hot‑air engines, with emphasis on reliability and performance


• Techniques for building traction and locomotive models, including link motion and eccentric rods


• Guidance on castings, boiler fittings, valves, and testing engines under steam


• Practical notes on painting, finishing, and maintaining engine models

Ideal for readers who enjoy hands-on engineering projects, from hobbyists to aspiring model makers seeking real-world, usable instructions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133058743X
• ISBN 13: 9781330587430
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 427
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