.Or…. The kit that never was. Sometime around the Millennium, I decided to make a replica of a friend’s Hornsby Akroyd oil engine. Richard had acquired this engine from a local collector known affectionately as Doctor Tom. Engine number 193, a 2.5 HP Oil engine, had originally been built and shipped out to R. Hornsby … Read more
Restoration of a number 3 Lowne atmospheric engine. ( flame gulper ) Looking more like something dreamt up from the mind of W Heath Robinson than an engine, this assemblage of moving parts was a small prime mover for the wealthier members of mid Victorian society. There are currently only two known surviving examples. The … Read more
The latest new release now ready to pre order from OKMO Models is the B02 hit & miss petrol engine based on an Olds engine. They are currently available at a special “Pre Order” price just for the first 50 units with delivery expected in January. As of today they are available HERE at the … Read more
The latest new release now ready to pre order from OKMO Models is the OKMO 1110 Classic Petrol Engine Model They are currently available at a special “Pre Order” price just for the first 100 units with delivery expected in December. As of today they are available HERE at the introductory price of $649.90 + … Read more
The latest new release now ready to pre order from OKMO Models is the Z01 throttle governed petrol engine based on the Fairbanks Morse Z type. They are currently available at a special “Pre Order” price just for the first 100 units with delivery expected in September. As of today they are available HERE at … Read more
I was fortunate enough to acquire this charming Alyn Foundry version of the Robinson X-Type at an affordable price. While I’ve tinkered with gas engines in the past, hot tubes are an entirely new realm of challenges I wasn’t quite prepared for. The engine appeared to have seen little to no use since its construction. … Read more
The little Chinese Retrol HM-01 from Stirlingkit runs quite well out of the box, but a few simple modifications can slow it down to a more restrained pace. The first and simplest modification is to use the extra length of spring provided to create a custom spring. Made longer so the spring is at rest … Read more
I was able to purchase this little two-stroke via eBay and I am yet to confirm its origins, while waiting for identification, I set about getting it going. The first few jobs were easy, working out a way to attach the water jacket was sorted by using a spark plug reducer and some thick … Read more
The latest release from OKMO Models and what a little beauty it is. A ball hopper Monitor, A scale replica instead of just “sharing a likeness”. They are currently available at a special “Pre Order” price just for the first 50 units with delivery expected in July. As of today they are available HERE at … Read more
Liam approached me a few days ago about heading up a section for model stationary engines in the new online publication of Vintage Engine Enthusiast. First and foremost, I am no expert in this field… I consider my talents mediocre at best. The fact that my business has produced over 30 different models is mainly … Read more