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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: dillinger 04 on February 05, 2022, 04:46:49 pm

Title: Mini-steam - Hielscher Andreas or equivalent of
Post by: dillinger 04 on February 05, 2022, 04:46:49 pm

Hello Everyone




Does anyone know of any manufactures that produce quality made mini steam engine and vertical boiler set
like the German made Hielscher mini Andreas  Thank you

Title: Re: Mini-steam - Hielscher Andreas or equivalent of
Post by: carlfmiller on February 05, 2022, 08:29:31 pm

I can add that KaCio in China makes a mini steam engine-- in fact they call it the "Mini"-- it is 2 cylinder single-acting wobbler, 6mm stroke x 9mm bore(.5cc), and it runs like a champ from my first experience. I steamed it from a Saito OB-1 boiler as you can see in this video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyRWCz_Tv04


This little 2" long engine is like a gem-- it turns easily, comes complete with a tiny oiler, and is truly an amazing value -- I bought it from Enginediy.com for only $77 USD.


I know there are other 1cc engines made in Europe but I don't know details. (JVC?) and I don't know the Hielscher, sorry.


When you find a mini engine please let us know its size, and  the size of the boat you intend for it. Also a Mr. Les Proper on YouTube has several tiny engines and he shows you how to make them, and the boats they can go in.


-Carl

Title: Re: Mini-steam - Hielscher Andreas or equivalent of
Post by: rhavrane on February 05, 2022, 09:01:23 pm

Bonjour,
Do you know Regner ? http://www.regner-dampftechnik.de/
Or JMC ? https://www.jmc-vapeur.fr/

Title: Re: Mini-steam - Hielscher Andreas or equivalent of
Post by: dillinger 04 on February 14, 2022, 01:05:46 am

Hello Carl and rhavrane


Thank you for posting appreciated, enjoyed your video Carl KaCio and Saito OB- 1. See you can get the little oscillating, twin engine direct for Hong Kong, did not see it on
Enginediy.com ? Although it does not provide a boiler to match the engine, it does state boat model size total length of less than 40 cm ? small just what I was aiming for in size correct my if wrong) a boiler such as the OB -1 would not fit into the equation at that model size boat ?  . Did you build a model boat for the engine set up with boiler Carl. The Piccolo Easy line is very nice to rhavrane thanks for the link .

Title: Re: Mini-steam - Hielscher Andreas or equivalent of
Post by: carlfmiller on February 14, 2022, 03:53:32 am

Dillinger, FYI: KaCio at Enginediy.com: 


https://www.enginediy.com/collections/steam-engine-kit/products/mini-inline-2-cylinder-steam-engine-model-for-40cm-retro-boat-model-gift-collection-enginediy.  Ask for discount, or 10% off your first order.

The Saito OB-1 best price was at Galaxy RC in Poland. Some others are charging 3X their price!

I am hoping the Mini will work in a 500mm boat my son and I are designing. The OB-1 drives the size if the boat; I hope not too much for the Mini. 400mm too small for me!

-Carl