Stanley steam car at STW

got into the factory this morning to find this...













and why is it here? well, because of these...



Although Steve has been very quiet about this, he's actually in the process of building TWO of these things. A "not so little" project of his that he works on after we have all gone home. it's a bit like the elves and the shoemaker when you come in in the mornings.

although most people picture Steve as someone who is stuck behind a computer all day (which is actually quite true) he's also a very skilled "hands on" engineer as well. Anyone who has seen his "track engine" will agree with this. not my kind of thing but very impressive to see

He a clever old Duffer that Steve

I have to say It reminds me of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" but I do prefer this car to the Likamobile but thats my preferance, just a quick question how come the car has a different reg no on the front & back??.

Ian

Hi Ian

The reg on the back of the model R is actually of my lorry which towed the car to our workshop.

Regards

Steve

Ah ha I see

Nice looking car, if only it had a diesel engine I'd want one !!!

Well you always get at least one Philistine

I agree with Ian. I thought diesels were always dirty, noisy, smelly things.

Regards

Steve

Exactly, but what can you expect from a German inventor

Seriously though everything in it's place and that car is not the place for an old oil burner.

Ian

Hi guys

Good pics thanks love the car good luck

Talking of oil burners, parafin isn't exactly coal is it?!!!

LOL

Who's the second one for or are they a racing pair.

Keith

Steve is still making steady progress on his project, now working on the front hubs and axles.

look closely at the photos below and you may think that these parts have been made from castings. actually Steve is using a 3D CNC program which carves these parts out of solid material, im sure you've all seen the same sort of thing on TV. unfortunately each part takes hours instead of minutes so its not really suited to our high volume production. the main Axel is tube is... well just tube really ...

OK, this is not Steve's but its a good example of the basic process...

Wonders if Steve has started a "Brass Components" charity raising event yet

Looks good! lost of work there, plus much more to do! good luck...

loads more progress made on the steam cars. not sure how Steve thinks he's gonna get them down the stairs though

HI guys
Looks good I have tow days off Ma bee one day I can get to you and see them.. .

This project is totally of the chain.... I recently began work on my copy of the Al Martin R and I find this greeting me. I had to join the forum all the way from Estes Park, Colorado, USA on account of this work. You guys are simply put, OUTSTANDING! The running gear is a true work of art regardless of how many electrons you guys burned to hog it out.

Devon.... across the pond...

just up the road from me in Albuquerque....

Hey Craig

How about some up to date pictures of the cars for Devon over in Colorado, I saw Steve working on the rear axle drive mechanism last week (to be more priceise, angle grinding it) and all the wheels are on plus lots more work is done.

Sorry to ask, I know you are always pushed for time with this forum stuff



Brian

Is there no limit to your talent Steve?................. Those cars are incredible, & yes (Craig!!!!) get some pics up on the forum for us normal mortals to drawl over................................ Pretty Please!!
Regards
Tony

yeah OK, im sure i can find some time between coffee breaks

ok, more photos...

Thanks Craig, appreciate the pictures........................ Quite beautiful to see such fine workmanship!!
They seem to be coming on faster than Deans 6"!!!!!!!!
Regards
Tony