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WOW That is just amazing!

I'm blown away by people with that much artistic talent and flare. It's just incredible.

Great vid too.

Cool!  Thanks for posting.

So, what is it running on?

I have suspicions that its running on compressed air since it doesnt have any spark plugs.

I was thinking the same thing.  It is also missing gaskets.  I wonder if it "hisses" a lot. ;)  So it would be blowing backwards through the exhaust?

End of the video shows it running with a white tube running into the top part (sorry im not an engine guy)

Obviously an engineer/watchmaker as there aren't many guys who use a micrometer these days. Air is a good way to run such a creation. There are companies out that have actual miniature running V-8 models we can buy. That was cool to watch the build.... Anyone gain inspiration from this?????

Hell yes i did. Im working on plans to make a steampunk clock lol.

I'm not either, mikey, but I think you are right about the tube.

Yes, I'm inspired.  I've been reading a book (originally published in 1888) about making model steam engines.  

Not just the engine but the whole damn thing, SCRATCHED. this bloke is a loony (in the nicest possible way)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUMDY01uUA

I have only one thing to add.GOOD HEAVENS TO BETSY !!. Now that proves to the world that modelers and miniaturists are a looney lot ! In a good way of course

I now feel justified for the extra time I take installing the complete bridge setup(engine telegraph,turn indicator,binnacle ,captain,s chair and coffee cup) in 1/700 scale for a customer.WOW,this means I am not nuts!

I couldn,t even begin to be awestruck,let,s just say this suspends belief in the word IMPOSSIBLE !! TANKER-builder