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Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: Dampfopa Date: May 23, 2021, 12:03 pm
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Hello,
a few years ago I picked up a small incomplete steam engine
model on ebay for less than € 20,00 incl. postage. I thought to
myself, for the money it always goes. The model with oscillating
cylinder from Opitec is still available for purchase as a kit.
The kit offer is aimed at young people from 15 years.
(HTM) https://www.opitec.de/werkpackungen/metall-und-blech/funktionsmodelle/modell-dampfmaschine.html
(HTM) https://www.opitec.de/werkpackungen/metall-und-blech/funktionsmodelle/modell-dampfmaschine.html
The model I purchased was missing the steam pipe and the exhaust
pipe. Since I did not like the foundation plate, I also replaced
it next to the missing parts.
After that, I was still not completely satisfied with the
appearance of the model. Without the chimney and chimney
extension, the little engine somehow looked like a chicken
without a tail. So these parts were also supplemented by me. See
the result.
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Re: Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: classixs Date: May 23, 2021, 12:13 pm
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Looks great Jürgen, well done!
Have had one of these kits here for many years now, but that one
most likely never will be assembled, as it nicely fills a spot
in my very minute "kit engine collection".
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Re: Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: Dampfopa Date: May 23, 2021, 2:44 pm
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I know Jan. There are always things I think I have to have
because I'm sure I'll need them at some point. These things then
end up in my "Things I still do, repair, complete....Box". Yes,
maybe that will work out again sometime in this life. ;) :D
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Re: Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: Paula Date: May 27, 2021, 11:03 am
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[quote author=Dampfopa link=topic=4454.msg42393#msg42393
date=1621799058]...the little engine somehow looked like a
chicken without a tail.[/quote]
This made me laugh! ;D
That is some nice sheet brass work there, Jürgen. What I like
about this hobby is that it brings so many disciplines together:
Sheet metal work, soldering, machining, painting,
electroplating, woodworking, electricity, thermodynamics, etc.
It's got it all!
Paula
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Re: Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: Dampfopa Date: May 27, 2021, 11:29 am
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You are right Paula. What makes it even more interesting is that
with all the different disciplines, you always have to try
things that no one has described yet. Or, the knowledge about
certain ways and procedures that have already been described has
remained hidden from us until now. Always a challenge.
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Re: Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: Jim Date: May 27, 2021, 5:07 pm
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Looks terrific Jürgen.
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Re: Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: Nick Date: May 27, 2021, 5:43 pm
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Neat little engine Jürgen, wouldn’t mind having one here myself,
especially at that price! ;D
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Re: Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: RedRyder Date: May 27, 2021, 5:48 pm
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Great looking engine, Jurgen!
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Re: Small OPITEC steam engine kit
By: Dampfopa Date: May 28, 2021, 10:38 am
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Thanks to all for the words of appreciation.
[quote author=Nick link=topic=4454.msg42556#msg42556
date=1622155420]
Neat little engine Jürgen, wouldn’t mind having one here myself,
especially at that price! ;D
[/quote]
Nick, the small model is still available for purchase.
Unfortunately, the transport costs from Germany to the USA will
probably be higher than the purchase price. Too bad.
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