Description

Model Steam Engine

A Model Steam Engine is a non-functional replica of a real steam engine, typically built for educational or hobbyist purposes. These miniature marvels capture the essence of how steam power works and can be a great way to learn about the history of technology. Here’s a breakdown of their common features:

Components:

• Base: Made of sturdy metal or plastic, the base provides a stable platform for the engine components.
• Boiler: This is the heart of the engine, often made of metal or glass. It holds water and uses an external heat source (like a fuel tablet, alcohol burner, or electricity) to convert it into steam.
• Cylinder and Piston: The cylinder, typically made of metal, houses a tightly fitting piston. Steam from the boiler enters the cylinder and pushes the piston back and forth, creating the reciprocating motion that drives the engine.
• Flywheel: A weighted wheel attached to the crankshaft helps store and regulate the engine’s rotational energy.
• Connecting Rod: This rod connects the piston to the crankshaft, converting the piston’s linear movement into the flywheel’s rotary motion.

Features:

Extremely Well-Made- High grade black paint beech base plate, stainless steel connecting rod and aluminum alloy finishing process, the product is more delicate and exquisite.

Transparency Design – The glass piston is conducive to heat dissipation and easy to observe the movement of the piston.

RTR version – Ready to play, without any assembly steps. Fill the alcohol burner with your 95% alcohol and light it. Let the light burn the round ended cylinder for about 60 seconds, then give the wheel a gentle push, it will run like a charm.

LED Light – The product comes with generator, output voltage 3-5V, LED light can be lit up. With enough accessories, easy to start strong players DIY.

Nice Package – If damaged in transportation, the DIY kit and spare 1 glass test tube are attached, to support the buyer to repair themselves.

Specification:

Material: Metal, Wood

Product Size: 17 x 8 x 9.5cm/6.7 x 3.1 x 3.7in

Product Weight: 373g/13.2oz

Package Size: 17.5 x 11.5 x 9.5cm/6.9 x 4.5 x 3.7in

Package Weight: 510g/18oz

Operation:

• Model steam engines are quite simple to operate. Here’s a general process:
  1. Fill the boiler with water to a designated level.
  2. Light the external heat source (if using fuel tablets or alcohol).
  3. Wait for the boiler to heat up and generate steam.
  4. Once sufficient pressure is built, the engine will start running, demonstrating the conversion of steam power into mechanical motion.

Benefits:

• Educational Value: Model steam engines provide a hands-on learning experience about the principles of steam power and the history of this technology.
• Visual Learning: The miniature, working model helps visualize the mechanics of a steam engine in action, making it easier to understand compared to diagrams or descriptions.
• Hobbyist Fun: Building and operating a model steam engine can be a rewarding hobby, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and an appreciation for engineering ingenuity.