Buffalo Pitts Traction engine 1:16 scale

[Scratchman]

The plans for this model are in the May/June 1990 Gazette by Al Armitage. Along with the plans there are three photos all of the right side of the engine. I also referred to the book "Encyclopedia of American Steam-Traction-Engine" by Jack Norbeck. This book has 20 photos of Buffalo Pitts engines. On the internet I found some Buffalo Pitts patent drawings for a clutch, valve gear and some other parts.

Here's two photos of my progress.





Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

[Chuck Doan]

This will be another great one. But did you finish the 0-4-0 that was meant to fit on the truck? Or did I miss that.

[Wesleybeks]

That looks awesome Gordon. I look forward to your updates.

[finescalerr]

You have the patience of a saint and the tenacity of a bulldog, young Gordon. Yet another masterpiece is in the works. -- Russ

[Ray Dunakin]

Holy crud, another masterpiece already!? Too cool.

I like the color of the wooden platforms.

[Gus]

......Gorgeous, Gordon

Cheers - Gus

[Mobilgas]

Gordon,   Do you ever sleep ?? or do you build models 24 / 7 

[Malachi Constant]

Cool!  Look forward to following along on this little beastie ... have felt occasional urges to build this weird loco made from a Buffalo Pitts engine:
http://www.gearedsteam.com/other/images/ford_mill_co_willam.jpg

But it's safer just to watch you go to work on yours! 

Cheers,
Dallas

[marc_reusser]

Whoa...this is awesome!

...really inspires me to drag my infinshed 1/48 build out and finish it (if I had time)....at least I can use your lead and approach to copy, when I finally do.


M

[danpickard]

Very cool project Gordon,
I've always loved the novel side of steam powered vehicles and the whole idea of keeping the boiler stoked and driving at the same time (unlike running on rails which takes away some of the issues of actually steering).  Something about the cumbersome giant feel.  I look forward to the rest of the project, as usual.

Cheers,
Dan

[lab-dad]

WOW
Thanks for sharing Gordon!
Love your builds!
Wish I could get excited about something..............
-Marty

[TRAINS1941]

Wow you start and finish projects.  Before most of us think of things to do!!!!

Another beautiful model coming up.

Jerry

[Scratchman]

Thanks guys for your comments.

Chuck... the 0-4-0 is still moving forward, but very slowly.

Dallas... thanks for the photo. That little loco would make a great model.

Marc... is your 1:48 scale model a kit or are you scratch-building it using the drawings in the Gazette?

Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

[SandiaPaul]

Gordon,

I frequent the smokstak forum and when a link to this thread about your model showed up I replied.  I put it here just to keep the info flowing....
I know someone there wanted to become a member here and since they are not exactly "qualified" were a bit miffed.



http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97971

Would you be so kind as to add a quick post on that thread mentioning that SmokeStak and http://www.buffalopitts.com are sources of info on Buffalo Pitts steam traction engines? Also, would you ask what size & year of Buffalo Pitts engine the model is based on? I guess the model maker is using some well-known set of plans, but those of us here on SmokeStak may not know this info (I know I don't) and we might be interested in such details. Thank you in advance!
Brian S.

[Scratchman]

Thanks Paul for the heads up and for posting the links both sites have been very helpful.The plans are in the May/June 1990  Narrow Gauge And Short Line Gazette by Al Armitage. The plans are for a 13 hp engine. The cylinder with a 7-3/4 inch bore and 10 inch stroke, Penberthy injectors, Moore independent steam pump, Woolf Patent reverse gear , and a 3-point friction clutch. The engine was built in 1900.

Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/