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Post  miller Wed 14 Apr 2010, 6:59 pm

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

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

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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 Cool
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Post  Vapor Thu 15 Apr 2010, 8:46 am

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??.

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Post  Steam Traction World Thu 15 Apr 2010, 9:01 am

Hi Ian

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

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Post  Vapor Thu 15 Apr 2010, 9:04 am

Ah ha I see Embarassed
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Post  Steve Traill Thu 15 Apr 2010, 8:55 pm

Nice looking car, if only it had a diesel engine I'd want one !!!
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Post  Vapor Fri 16 Apr 2010, 8:10 am

Well you always get at least one Philistine Very Happy
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Post  Steam Traction World Fri 16 Apr 2010, 8:44 am

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

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Post  Vapor Fri 16 Apr 2010, 9:32 am

Exactly, but what can you expect from a German inventor Laughing Laughing

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

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Post  hughb Fri 16 Apr 2010, 9:49 pm

Hi guys

Good pics thanks love the car good luck
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Post  Steve Traill Sat 17 Apr 2010, 9:30 pm

Talking of oil burners, parafin isn't exactly coal is it?!!!
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Post  hughb Sun 18 Apr 2010, 2:20 pm

LOL Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Smile Razz Laughing
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Post  Waterways Sun 18 Apr 2010, 7:35 pm

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

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Post  craig@STW Sat 17 Jul 2010, 9:18 am

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 Rolling Eyes ...

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Post  craig@STW Sat 17 Jul 2010, 9:22 am

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


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Post  LilyJack Sat 17 Jul 2010, 10:56 am

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

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Post  forge Sun 18 Jul 2010, 9:19 am

Looks good! lost of work there, plus much more to do! good luck... Very Happy
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Post  craig@STW Sun 07 Nov 2010, 7:46 pm

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

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Post  hughb Sun 07 Nov 2010, 9:08 pm

HI guys
Looks good Cool I have tow days off Ma bee one day I can get to you and see them.. Question .
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Post  Devon Tue 15 Nov 2011, 3:10 am

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...Smile

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Post  Graeme81 Tue 15 Nov 2011, 6:31 am

just up the road from me in Albuquerque....
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Post  bjwlancashire Tue 15 Nov 2011, 11:19 am

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 Wink

cheers

Brian
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Post  Tony King Tue 15 Nov 2011, 2:51 pm

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!!
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Post  craig@STW Tue 15 Nov 2011, 5:16 pm

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












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Post  craig@STW Thu 17 Nov 2011, 6:38 pm

ok, more photos... Cool

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Post  Tony King Thu 17 Nov 2011, 7:45 pm

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