Titanic's steam engine. Fully 3D printed and functional!

My christmas project 2020.
olivier.berlin...

[@olivier.berlin]

If you want to print your own copy then I have some news for you! The files for the V2 of this project are now available: cults3d.com/de/modell-3d/gadget/titanic-s-engine

[@user-xi2bi2zh2n]

You are very. very. very. very. very. very. very. genius genius genius. genius. Genius, thank you very much, and I congratulate you for this work, and also a few words for you. smart and talented

[@michelcecere7286]

Wow such beautiful work. I will build a steam engine but for producing electricity, but yours is so beautiful

[@olivier.berlin]

I tried powering a generator with a different version of a 3d printed steam engine, but turns out they leak quite a lot and the efficiency is pretty bad

[@joshnoutch6960]

Finally something worth watching

[@guatagel2454]

You should print a tiny human figure. Amazing!

[@cathoderay71]

FULL ASTERN!

[@trainman1967]

That is amazing. Well done.

[@richardsn1976]

Incredible!

[@marcuscarana9240]

With that speed, you'll hit the iceberg head-on like a car crash.

[@ThePirateKing57]

That is incredible! Great work!

[@jimmyhuesandthehouserocker1069]

I would like to know with the real engine, how they lubricated the cylinders and crankpins without a pressure feed or a sump of some kind. Also, I doubt the steam engines of 1912 were more than maybe 8% efficient at best, as far as the imput BTU's reaching the propellers. This means that out of 100 tons of coal, only about 8 tons actually drove the ship. The other 92 tons was lost as waste heat, mostly in the condensers. With the model engine, as a machinist myself, I can appreciate the fantastic amount of time and detail work that goes into a project of this magnitude

[@emislive]

Dr. Wikipedia's "automatic lubricator" should get you started on different ways to oil the cylinders. Displacement lubricators are common on smaller and hobby engines, but no idea which specific type the Olympic class engines used. On continuous run engines where you can't just fill up an oil cup (or maybe your engine is fancy), lubrication of stuff eccentric to the shaft would be done using long pipes with hinged and telescoping joints to mirror the motion of the lubricated part.

[@kylederry5031]

There were walkways and ladders all over them, there was a team of guys going around periodically manually lubing, most of the reason why the mechanicals were exposed. I know on steam locomotive pistons they were gravity oiled, every time the train stopped they would fill the oil tank mounted above the pistons, I'm sure there was something to that sort

[@ryans413]

Guys would manually oil the engine there were many catwalks around the engines to get the sections that needed oil

[@Captain-Nostromo]

This is over the top 😎

[@olivier.berlin]

Thank you so much :)

[@Rainhill1829]

That is superb beyond description!!!

[@eviemoody]

Wow. Just wow.

[@jerryumfress9030]

Excellent!

[@alan_decker]

This is pretty good! Edit: This is AMAZING WOW!

[@olivier.berlin]

Thank you :-) glad you liked it

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

I'm really impressed. I need to do some CAD training

[@legitscoper3259]

Omg i love it.

[@MechaniclifeJDM]

Triple expansion right, uses the air 3 times with larger cylinder areas downstream? Soooo cool 😎

[@hi1172]

This is awesome work! Have you released the files for this yet?

[@olivier.berlin]

The project is still evolving. Check out my latest video. I am unsure if I will release the files in the near future. Still thinking about where to go with this.

[@olivier.berlin]

I did release the files now. You can find them on Cults3D: cults3d.com/de/modell-3d/gadget/titanic-s-engine

[@sungsampark]

Wow! Very fantastic ~ Please, release this 3d model

[@olivier.berlin]

I will. But first I want to do some more improvements, and write down a complete guide on how to assemble the model.

[@sungsampark]

@@olivier.berlin thanks for your reply ~

[@Darryl6636]

Awesome work man I love it

[@nicholasmeletio2266]

Love this! I’ve purchased and downloaded the files, and am printing right now. I figure these would be amazing in an RC titanic I’m building. I just wondered…. Do you have a build video anywhere? Or instructions? That would help me immensely!

[@HistoricTravels]

Evening, my name is Sam and I make titanic historical videos on youtube. I was wondering if you would be willing to sell one of these models if you have one. If you would how much would you charge. Thanks!

[@olivier.berlin]

Hi Sam, def no need to introduce yourself :-) I've seen many of your videos. I sent you an email about your question.

[@AdeSwash]

That is fabulous!

[@rodadams8422]

Incredible

[@plaguedoctor2k]

Oh my God I always dreamed of making this🥺😯 I'm so glad someone did it💙✌🏻

[@beanosmanyes9050]

you are good at this

[@olivier.berlin]

Thanks :-)

[@iracohen3864]

Super cool!

[@tacfoley4443]

Wow!

[@phillipmorawa3213]

Geez...I'm struggling to model and print wobblers and you have produced a wonderful tripple expansion engine. Tell me, was alien technology involved...

[@alan_decker]

Probably

[@olivier.berlin]

No. Only lots and lots of time and dedication. But keep going. The only thing that can hold you back is giving up too early.

[@romanamur2885]

Hi, Oliver. I'm also working on assembling a 3D printed triple expansion machine. I will post the assembly and launch progress on my channel ... The development of the model is not mine)

[@olivier.berlin]

I checked it out and your model looks neat. Much more metal involved :-)

[@brianbassett4379]

Just think if people willingly put all their effort into helping others rather than wasting time hunting for acknowledgment. Cute little dust collector, kudos kid... I'm sure you're proud.

[@bigloulou4780]

That's Incredible!

[@olivier.berlin]

Thank you so much

[@Dark_Matter2]

Awesome

[@olivier.berlin]

Glad you liked it :)

[@equisequis.55]

so technically its a four banger.

[@neillandscape1376]

Awesome!

[@pietroseven8228]

Fantastic!

[@arielfeblowitz6879]

Amazing!

[@cmussomaha]

Too, Cool!!! Awesome!! Super impressive!!!

[@olivier.berlin]

Thanks a lot 🙂

[@joesila3105]

FANTASTIC !

[@olivier.berlin]

Thank you :-)

[@joesila3105]

@@olivier.berlin bitte sehr !das ist so jut

[@TheOlJWShow]

Iceberg!!! Right ahead!!! 0:52

[@juanbullo9767]

Que belleza guauu

[@FrankDaBank25]

VERY IMPRESSIVE 😎😎😎😎😎

[@Jp-iu4nu]

Ok that’s cool

[@faridlotfi5283]

What are those sylinders on top?

[@BD12]

would totally have one of these, but would it being electric be doable? Can't always have compressed air at the ready haha

[@olivier.berlin]

Haha sure, you can add a small dc motor to show of the mechanic. Maybe I'll sell kits on etsy one day :-) lets see. If not, Ill definitely release the files and you could do it yourself.

[@BD12]

@@olivier.berlin would buy a kit for sure, I don't see myself as having the time to get good at printing but might just be able to follow instructions well enough to build it, haha

[@olivier.berlin]

Oh well, looks like I made the V2 electric (for now) :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGfLiJV-mLqHaLM

[@olivier.berlin]

@@BD12 actually the printing of the parts was easier than the postprocessing and the assembly

[@BD12]

@@olivier.berlin that's honestly brilliant, if you ever consider selling STLs of this, I'd be up for that

[@annalydiamagallanes1515]

Can it work on steam 53 psi preshur ?

[@9TDF]

But can you CNC it?

[@gamingwithjacobi8757]

I’m curious, since the files can be bought, what would happen if instead of pla I used petg, could I use steam like the actual ship did or is that still a bad idea? Also considering upping the scale since I own a cr-10 v3 is that possible or about the same size as your prusa?

[@SaitekFreak999]

PETG is going soft at 85C so no, that will not work. The CR10 is much bigger than the Prusa, so you might be able to make the model bigger. Just remember to go up in the kinds of steps that allow you to use the right screws. The original is M2, so you could try 150%, 200% (in the video), 250% or 300% scale, at which point your printer probably runs out of room.

[@Peter43John]

Yes, all steam engines can run on compressed air. Exactly how Union Pacific got #4014 to their Green River, WY shop to be rebuilt.

[@gerardwagener1648]

wow, so much wow

[@olivier.berlin]

lol

[@joyceleadbetter2600]

Little too much air. Real steam engines ran that fast , blow themselves apart.

[@curtchase3730]

LOL, first thing I thought of. Dayum, dat thing is crankin! I wonder if his model would even turn at 50 RPM?

[@user-gv9rd1st4z]

а почему цилиндры разного диаметра?

[@akuapiatas]

imagine them turning that fast, Titanic be going 40 knots

[@70thee2studios9]

that would mean the boilers {probably outputting 120 psi max} are at 3000 psi

[@lawrencebohlen8170]

210 psi was normal operating pressure on the mains to the reciprocating engines.

[@70thee2studios9]

@@lawrencebohlen8170 but imagine what PSI the boilers would be at to make the engines go that fast in 0:53

[@70thee2studios9]

and yes i like E2 tank engines.

[@lawrencebohlen8170]

@@70thee2studios9 To use the correct engineering term : a lot. 😁

[@tadask3274]

Wow, it looks so great ! Is it possible to buy a pair?

[@olivier.berlin]

Hey, maybe in the future, but not sure yet. At this stage, the printing, post processing, assembly & fine tuning of a model takes quite a lot of time and an engine would therefore be unreasonably expensive. If I can figure out ways to improve this I might start a small series I'll definitely let you know

[@JustDux]

What is its scale?

[@saschas.6906]

Would you sell a working engine to me?

[@olivier.berlin]

Maybe in the future. I am unsure but maybe I'll produce a small series next year. Then I'll definitely come back to you :-)

[@nope.4945]

Wonder if it actually works with steam

[@DarqeDestroyer]

Steam is very hot. The 3d printed engine is made of plastic. It would melt.

[@Dudeface167]

This is such a weird engine, all the cylinders are different....

[@TheSeishiro1989]

Hi, is there any way to get the 3d model for self printing?

[@olivier.berlin]

I plan to release all the files sometime in the future with an instructions video that shows how to print & assamble the engine.

[@olivier.berlin]

I did release the files now. You can find them on Cults3D: cults3d.com/de/modell-3d/gadget/titanic-s-engine

[@TheSeishiro1989]

Awesome!!! Thank you!

[@Pinkster71]

STL?

[@olivier.berlin]

I did release the files now. You can find them on Cults3D: cults3d.com/de/modell-3d/gadget/titanic-s-engine

[@irinapopa4662]

titanic avea si o turbina de abur in centru

[@olivier.berlin]

Adevărat

[@donwright3427]

Going funny you buttons ft gunshy stuff Dee stuff utter finished

[@okxtan2648]

Too much fast.. not realistic..

[@TheRedPanda.]

An engine like that is equally as fast as that one, but since the real engines are large, they appear to be working a little bit slower