USS Monitor Steam Engine Model

[@danielschneider2889]

This is about the coolest thing I have seen....especially for a steam engine dork like me

[@twistedyogert]

You're not alone. It is a very interesting design, having two opposed pistons inside a single cylinder. That configuration has also been used in some experiential internal combustion engines as well.

[@alis0ntalb0t]

I just visited the Monitor exhibit this past weekend - this model and it's maker(s) do the original justice and then some. Outright amazing.

[@AlexBlate]

That is an amazing piece of work! I'm torn between calling it a masterwork of engineering or art. Both, I think. WOW!

[@Spudmuffinz]

even though people say these things are crude or very simple, i think there a wonderful piece of machinery and amazing how people back then could make engines like this.

[@molly8904molly0]

Stopped by after hearing of you from +Adam Booth. Absolutely stunning. I think Adam had said like some 3000+ hours went into this build? Wow what a piece of art from American history!

[@copperheadsevenpointthree8523]

+Bryan Striff That's exactly how I found it- This is amazing- and as of my viewing of this video on 13May2016, there are 7 thumbs down- Evidently either 7 people on this Earth think they can do better and are acting like spoiled children, or they really don't appreciate the hard work and dedication this and things like this take- They probably need to get some tools in their hands and get their boots dirty.... This is great work, silent naysayers aside- Paul

[@jannikheidemann3805]

@@copperheadsevenpointthree8523 Or they just think the video should be in a higer resolution than 480p, which today would be a rather low resolution. But the video is from 2008, so I think it's acceptable.

[@dntlss]

I grew up i the 70s so anything that looks like this is goods enough for me,lol,younger people never had to see TV in the 70s, that will cure you of any "HD" ha ha ha @@jannikheidemann3805

[@softwerksaol]

Absolutely fantastic model, and thanks for showing it on air. You know what I notice? The vibration from that engine must have been horrible. Look how unbalanced the two cylinders are, and their motion is sideways instead of vertical like a traditional engine, which must have really kicked the back of the ship at speed. And it is not just the cylinders, it is all that bell crank linkage.

[@ponkkaa]

What a glorious piece of engineering art. I could watch that run for hours.

[@hovanti]

This is one of the neatest things on KZbin; I've read about the Monitor, but never knew much about the engine...now, here is a beautiful model that must have taken a long time to build, and it is absolutely fascinating!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT WITH US, cuttermedia!!

[@MrBuzz151]

You should give credit to the Model Builder Richard Carlsted of Green Bay , Wisconsin

[@dbeaumontresident847]

Mr. Richard Carlstedt is a truly gifted engineer. www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Carlstedt.htm

[@pyroarchy]

YES INDEED!!

[@seansky2721]

HARRUMPH Mr. Carlsted!!

[@robpelick7460]

This truly is a masterpiece ...and a tribute the brilliant men who designed and built these machines when many civilizations still lived in mud huts

[@flyinhawaiian5848]

Absolutely amazing model, and another brilliant piece of 19th century engineering from the fertile mind of John Ericsson!

[@WordsofWisdom2010]

what a beautiful piece of engineering. its like an engineered sculpture

[@w056007568]

Just simply stunning craftsmanship and results. So beautiful.

[@doubleboost]

this is in a class of its own

[@rustedwrenchrestorationwor9779]

facinating! I can't imagine being cramped below decks near that thing while it was running! The final drive is insane!

[@rustydusters]

Ive never seen better attention to detail & such dedicated craftsmanship anywhere... if anyone can show me something better, I'd love to see it!

[@JeffreyVastine]

Sweet! That is some excellent work and the 3k hour investment demonstrates that you are definitely dedicated to your work. Unfortunately, there are very few people growing up today have that level of dedication or ethical work standards. Thank you for setting an example for today's youth by sharing the product of your fine craftsmanship! Peace!

[@hovanti]

Please pardon me; I left my first comment before reading the info...yes, of course it took a long time to build, over 3,000 hours, but what a beauty it turned out to be.

[@cerberus1364]

TO Model Builder Richard Carlsted of Green Bay , Wisconsin whoever built this model I love what you did this is great this is beautiful

[@garyt7830]

IT isn't who ever ,,,This Model was indeed, the, research, planning, , Dedicated work, of fine detail Built solely by Rich Carlstedt of Green Bay Wisconsin... Rich , graduated from Tilden High, Chicago Illinois.

[@deepsea6731]

Incredible workmanship.

[@Polypropellor]

Was this made for a museum? It is of amazing accuracy...a true work of art.

[@plnmech]

Both an engineering and machinist master piece.

[@joejacob2954]

I just saw this model operating at the Cabin Fever Expo. A remarkable model. Also remarkable was the research that that was conducted in order to build it.

[@jean-louisfigureau6364]

splendid and more....

[@Vesalempinen]

Beats playing computer games. Really nice work, the most detailed model steam engine I have ever seen!

[@ponkkaa]

Such a beautiful example of the machinists art.

[@RichardFreeberg]

A true masterpiece! Amazing. The ghost of old Ericsson must be pleased. Few remember Ericsson these days, but he was a true genius. And he donated his invention of the Monitor to the American Republic as a gift - foregoing all the immense profits from asserting his patent rights. Just another immigrant story...

[@oldfarthacks]

That is a fabulous model. The trunk style of steam engine is such a fun design, so compact.

[@iflick7235]

I've seen some wonderful steam engines but this is certainly in the top three, perhaps the best.

[@arkansas1313]

'ART', of the best kind! Simply AWESOME!!!!! ....13

[@vulcangunner58]

Beautiful model, a true work of mechanical art!...Well done.

[@deej19142]

Wow I just watched that video on the tiny USS Monitor engine. Thats crazy awesome!

[@eddiestafford3313]

Beautiful engine and craftmanship.

[@candr]

Steam engines of that day were part engineering and part art. Great job.

[@DocterJones]

That has got to be the most Amazing model steam engine I have EVER seen!!! Now if only I can find one as nice and accurate as this one for the Walking beam engine of the Excursion Steamer General Slocum....

[@ncktbs]

you deserve some kind of medal this thing is so cool

[@stevelangstroth5833]

It's a beautiful engine, but WAY more complicated than it could have been. Hats off to the skilled machinist who made this model, but John Ericsson needed to simplify the design!

[@SynchroScore]

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why steam power is awesome. Also, this is a masterpiece of the mechanical arts, and I must congratulate you for it. *watches and tries not to drool*

[@iancanty9875]

Huh! I built one better than that with my eyes closed! Then I opened my eyes and found it was all just a fantastic dream! This is a tremendous piece of engineering. Much respect to the builder 👍👍👍

[@Snipe4261]

Amazing model. I cant even imagine the difficulty of making such tiny parts that actually work. An explanation of operation would be nice.

[@EpicureMammon]

Now this is a neat engine! I've never seen a monitor engine before. It's very ingenious!

[@SuperStuffo]

Outstanding workmanship!

[@silver082]

Those who "don't like" this video are just envious of those modelling skills.

[@Blueberry954]

Absolute art. That thing must have taken about 400 hours to build, and I'm guessing that it must cost around 5k.

[@juzmun]

The engine is known as a "vibrating lever" type. It was invented by John Ericsson specifically for the US monitor warships which had very limited space. The engines have two back-to-back cylinders, which work "levers" on each side of the engine which in turn rotate the centrally located crankshaft. The back to back cylinder arrangement also gave even weight distribution, but vib. levers proved unsuccessful in other applications and soon faded away.

[@harleyghost]

What a true piece of art work. Job well done.

[@PanzerBuyer]

I used to wonder why they made such a fuss to recover the Monitor's engine. Now I see why! Its kinetic sculpture. Its suprising Ericsson didn't think of the turbine. The Monitor could have hydroplaned by the Virginia *grin*

[@sabrekai8706]

That sir, is a work of art.

[@robertsistrunk6631]

thats some ironclad fine work right there

[@F-Man]

Unbelievable. This engine is a symphony of mechanical masterpiece. I assume it's running on compressed air?

[@felixcat9318]

Beautifully expressed, I couldn't agree more.

[@TheFourCellos]

I only wish that it was a higher quality so I could watch this supreme motion in true HD.

[@PRR5406]

What a great piece of living history, or perhaps, history resuscitated!

[@rjc0234]

even though 3000 hours is a long time, it would have taken me years and years to make that, amazing

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

That is a beautiful engine !

[@05Moshe]

the builder of that engine is a genius

[@garyt7830]

He Is a Genius,, take my word .

[@Hendo56]

Swedish engineer John Ericsson designed this engine and the USS Monitor.

[@GodRam1988]

Steam engines are so damn cool! Somthing so majestic about them.

[@tobyw9573]

I believe this is a later design engine of the monitor Monadnock. Magnificent model, however!

[@steffen19k]

Rich Carlstedt built that model directly off copies of the original blueprints. THAT IS THE MONITOR'S ENGINE. In detail!!!

[@diegonavarro708]

Extremely beautiful! Woa!

[@Hendo56]

What an incredible little model!

[@cerberus1364]

omigod whoever built this model I love what you did this is great this is beautiful

[@ROBBEAUDOIN66]

Brilliant machine

[@spkrman15]

Nice work. 3000 hours! Wow what dedication.

[@artistkeith3]

Impressive and perfect. I'd like to see more information about the builder of this model. He must be a fascinating dude.

[@QuadCore120]

This video is really peaceful.

[@jimw83296]

a beautiful piece of engineering..........the attention to detail is simply not found in consumer (crap quality) goods today.

[@doctorTeasel]

@BamMcGra This is indeed an amazing steam engine model. If You are looking for one, there is now one masterpiece available in ebay usa. Or search in youtube after: "steam engine swiss made". Then You can see swiss quality.

[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

I hope that mrcrispin from the UK gets to see this-stunning workmanship!

[@hobiedude2]

Hey Keith, if you like this engine, you should visit the Cabin Fever Expo in York PA in April. You can meet the man who built this engine, Rich Carlstadt from Wisconsin. And a whole bunch of other model engineers, too. You will be astounded.

[@scott.lindroth]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@bradleyleben7785]

Absolutely wonderfully made model! 👍👍👍

[@juzmun]

What an absolutely exquisite model! Thankyou so much for this beautiful video. My one comment would be that it would be nice to have some explanation for the various parts of the engine and how it works. Perhaps a second video with a voice-over?

[@speedstick77]

At a loss for words here. My mouth is agape. Thank you for sharing!

[@davidrasch3082]

As Spok would say, "fascinating'!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Where’s the boiler! We need more boiler! 😊 fantastic!

[@entitygames9751]

It’s probably running on compressed air, the plastic tubing would likely melt under steam pressure

[@JungleYT]

Amazing what those old Cowboy engineers, machinists and mechanics were able to do...

[@disneylandfreak98]

Hypnotic.

[@RailPreserver2K]

Could you give this to the museum which has the real one

[@gbowne1]

wow. very cool engine! It must have been a delight to watch it when the real one was in orpeation.

[@BrianSM253]

This is a wonderful model! There is a loose boiler to frame mounting bolt (2m40sec) that should be corrected..

[@johnchadwicktilton]

Pretty neat. I never knew that the engine created 300 horsepower.

[@Dwhee18216]

Beautiful work of art!!

[@ThaMasterSniper]

If you would read the description for once, it took over 3000 hours to build.

[@hastyone9048]

It’s a work of art.

[@Sonarman]

that's absolutely stunning

[@Oddwarg]

Great model of an interesting engine. Some description of what's happening in the video would be nice though. I've been trying to figure out what is the point of the wheel being turned at about 1:00. The mechanism seems to be called the reversing gear. At first glance it looks like it rotates the entire crankshaft but this is not the case. It appears to only rotate the outer pair of 'eccentrics'. This offsets two of the levers, causing a different order of vibration, which I assume reverses the order in which the steam valves operate and thus the rotation of the engine itself.

[@junkdeal]

I have a passing understanding of steam operation, and my thought is this is something on the order of a "Johnson bar" which would reverse the drive as well as change the valve action to regulate steam admission. I think the action of a Stevenson link motion is easiest to understand, and this reminds me of that. But I think this arrangement isn't intended to regulate cutoff, but only reverse link motion. Although I wonder what would happen if the wheel was left at other positions other than each end of the travel. Since it doesn't seem to set the cams to a longer or shorter stroke, which the Stevenson does.The wheel doesn't rotate the crank. You can see a ring and sector arrangement, whereby the "slider' resets the angle of the throw of the cams over, I'd guess, about 180 degrees. The slider is splined to the crank to rotate the whole cam assembly and adjuster gearing. Its a pretty neat way of doing things. Am I close to right on any of this?

[@adminontrollgubben]

I can't describe it... it's just to amazing:p

[@TheAmtrack69]

This is a piece of art!

[@krazziee2000]

very cool. thanks Abomb ....

[@tamckissick]

Awesome job. ...but I would have finished the rest of the boat and taken it out for a spin!

[@evilamish]

that is a beautiful engine

[@westrotter7847]

Looks like somthing out of Jules Verne !!!!!👍👍😊😊👍👍

[@Automobiliana]

Amazing engineering. Please give us some info avout the Engine. Who built it? How long did it take? It almost looks like a mechanized insect

[@MekazaBitrusty]

Beautiful

[@demnlordd666]

can only say wow.

[@modelleg]

I started counting the oil cups.

[@IoanBojan]

Its weight equals gold.

[@TheNetev]

Awesome sound !!!

[@IndianaRog]

Jeez that is gorgeous...someone put a lot of thought and precision into the design and execution. Is this a one off model maker's work, available for sale as kit or finished??? cheers, IndianaRog

[@RamonaSteam]

Let's see....3000 hours labor, at just $15 per hour, equals $45,000 in labor cost alone. The astonishing thing is, it's worth it.

[@genaugmen4505]

Very impressive.