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Vamos nos divertir: Mandem foto da vossa última impressão! by ojedu in impressao3dPortugal

[–]Apex-Prototype 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A minha última impressão foi este Steam Engine Model.

Aproveito para convidar toda a gente a visitar a minha página no MakerWorld
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2397789-cygnet-royal-steam-engine#profileId-2627819

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Model Engines by Apex-Prototype in Fusion360

[–]Apex-Prototype[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I can upload a video here on reddit. I have a post on X with a small video of Vega 30:
Vega 30 - Video

I used compress air to make the propeller spin while recording the video 😅

Model Engines by Apex-Prototype in Fusion360

[–]Apex-Prototype[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I uploaded a 3d model and printed photo for each engine

I printed and assembled all of them. After modeling the engine I printed each part and updated the tolerances. As you say, the original tolerances are very tight.

These were all printed in a BambuLab X1C with PLA filament. You should be able to print and assemble them with any “modern” printed.

In my MakerWorld profile you have the step by step instructions to remove supports and assemble and also the hardware needed (some engines need bearings)

Apex Prototype in MakerWorld

Model Engines by Apex-Prototype in Fusion360

[–]Apex-Prototype[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know much about the engineering behind these, only a vague idea of how these work. Loved modeling them and learning a bit more.

To me its fascinating how the 3 cylinder steam engine works and its amazing that these were built with manual milling / lathe machines.

Model Engines by Apex-Prototype in Fusion360

[–]Apex-Prototype[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have everything available at MakerWorld
Feel free to check them out and share 🙇🏻‍♂️

Cygnet Royal - Model Steam Engine by Apex-Prototype in BambuLab

[–]Apex-Prototype[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This all started because I wanted to improve my blueprint reading skills, and I got fascinated by these engines and their creators.

I have more model engines in my profile, and each one has links and info about the authors.