Author Archives: Benni Svensson

About Benni Svensson

I am an happy retired man with many interest. I have been building models in my whole life, everything from aircraft to regal ship. I have build steam engine before, but now, I'll got plenty of time...

Compound – Painting

Posted on 11 August, 2013 by Benni Svensson

Painting.   Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. Now it’s time for the last chapter in this story, the painting of the engine. For me this is a very funny part, now I can really see how the outcome will be.   … Continue reading →

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Compound – Equipment

Posted on 8 July, 2013 by Benni Svensson

Hello Lady’s and  Gentlemen. It was a while sense I post an update, I was force to take a break, I was tired off building and it’s not good to build if you are not in to it.   But … Continue reading →

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Compound – Eccentric Rods

Posted on 2 January, 2013 by Benni Svensson

Eccentric Rods Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. Now it’s time for the head, that connecting the valve road with the eccentric rods. A piece of mild still in the lathe… …and some turns and center drill. After drilling  and cut off… … Continue reading →

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Compound – Steam Chests

Posted on 7 December, 2012 by Benni Svensson

Steam Chests Hello Ladeys and Gentlemen. Now it’s time to take care of the steam chest. This is a very important piece of the steam engine, it’s truly the heart of the steam engine. I’ll begin with the cover. The … Continue reading →

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Compound – Connecting Roads

Posted on 21 November, 2012 by Benni Svensson

Connecting rod Hello Ladeys and Gentlemen. At last I found some time to continue my build of Stuarts Compound Engine.  This time it’s the connecting rod, and it is a very important part of the engine. They have to be … Continue reading →

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Compound – Crosshead

Posted on 12 October, 2012 by Benni Svensson

Crossheads Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. Today I continue with the crosshead, not a major update but a very important part of the engine. The crosshead is connected between the piston road and Connecting Rods and in a groove in the … Continue reading →

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Compound – Pistons

Posted on 9 October, 2012 by Benni Svensson

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen Pistons, pistons road and cylinder glands. Now it’s time to take care of the heart of the steam engine, the powertrain. It’s about the pistons, the piston road and the cylinder glands. Pistons: The pistons are … Continue reading →

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Compound – Drain Cocks

Posted on 2 October, 2012 by Benni Svensson

Drain Cocks. Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. You may think I’m a little crazy but I have decided to continue this building blog with the drain cocks. This is a tip from my Canadian friend Mr. John Bentley. The drain cocks … Continue reading →

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Compound – Crosshead Guides

Posted on 27 September, 2012 by Benni Svensson

Crosshead_Guides Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. Now it’s time for the crosshead guides. The crosshead guides serves to connect the bottom covers to the bracket and allow the crosshead to run in a groove for guiding the connecting rod so it … Continue reading →

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Compound – Bottom Covers

Posted on 22 September, 2012 by Benni Svensson

Bottom Covers Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. The story goes on, now it’s time for the bottom covers. First I set up the casting in my lathe… …and clean the edge and make sure that the dimension is correct. Then I … Continue reading →

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