Wilesco D310 The Mighty Atom. Un Boxing and first steam.

[@GamingCraftTeam]

Bloody amazing, and so mesmerising I love it

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

They are nice toys :-)

[@dankwartdenkhardt5714]

The managing director of Wilesco, Mr. Schröder is very nice. About one year ago I had a special need of information how to make a density keeping repair on my D 14 and calling the hotline I got personally himself. He couldn´t answer my question instantly but he assured me to care about it and gave me a retourcall 2 days later with good and problemsolving advices. Thank you Mr. Schröder.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Wow thats amazing. Just shows dedication.

[@bruceang82]

best review I've seen of the Wilesco D310, thank you.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks i love mine.

[@RingwayManchester]

Very nice Fred! Looks really smart. Bigger than I expected too

[@Captain-Nostromo]

It's not a toy It's a piece of art👌😎

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Agree

[@awaitingheaven5629]

Love it! I always get them to run at "realistic" speeds! If I had the money I'd definitely buy lots more then I already do!

[@MartyTheCarGuy]

beautiful model, nice vid Fred. Im saving up for an old smokey steam tractor

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes the old smokey model looks great iam sure you will like it.

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

about 20 years ago Fred I became great friends with a lad called Stuart, and he made working steam models and that I became very interested in all steam models sadly Stuart passed away and it up set me allot, and give all my little engines away I did not want to do it any more but time is a healer and I might just try hot air engines again but what a model a little qc and it would have been perfect ,a great video fred thank you

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Stephen. I understand the hobby of live steam may have some sad memories for you :-(. For me (and i cant show this on video) its the smell of the hot steam oil. Esp on a cold frosty morning. Its magic.

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

yes the smell of hot steam oil its better then magic

[@Mason58654]

Beautiful model of when steam ruled the rails and the roads.

[@edwardgesser2408]

Great video! I love these little things.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Very addictive ;-)

[@Bahamas-rd8le]

Got a little tip for you: Try heat up your water first that way you don’t waste fuel. Also if you do want to use warm water, whilst the engine is building up steam pressure, oil it then. More efficient. Anyway brilliant model!

[@Bahamas-rd8le]

@Russell Stafford I’ve done it hundreds of times on my roller and it runs fine. And if there was an explosion etc it wouldn’t really be an explosion, just create a hole in one of the steam pipes

[@awaitingheaven5629]

@Russell StaffordI know I'm late but yes your right there!, You should never do that! Glad someone else knows their stuff!

[@michigandon]

Back in the late 1980s, Tom Monaghan (of Domino's pizza fame) purchased a REAL Foden, and brought it back here to the States. I remember seeing it at tractor shows on a couple different occasions.

[@Steam_City]

Do you know where it is now? I would love to see one in person if given the chance.

[@charlieoscar09]

Great that Fred thanks for the video ..love the steam stuff you do

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Its true. Pity we dont have smell vision as they have a unique hot machine smell.

[@gwheyduke]

Great video ! Looks like a very nice steam lorry

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thank you very much!

[@andydunn5673]

Nice little review Thanks for posting

[@26CT1994]

remember these as a kid! Your dangerous Fred! Yet another thing I'm tempted to spend my money on ;)

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I know i know LOL

[@stranraerwal]

Thanks for this lovely video. I admire your enthusiasm. Its quite contagious ! I fill and drain the boilers of all my steam-engines, tractors etc. with a 100 ml syringe and some silicone tubing. ( a short piece of brass tubing (1"-3") at the end of the silicone-tube helps for smaller diameter- "filling holes")" ....Using hot distilled water shortens the heating time considerably. ...you get the Syringes either at ebay ( ca. £ 5,00 - 7,00-expensive !!) or at your local pharmacy or-in Germany-in shops for Laboratory supplies -check the internet for the latter ones.

[@rowanschannel1414]

Brilliant

[@Shipwright1918]

I certainly hope you're not still using de-ionized water, it'll attack the solder that holds the boiler and steam pipes together, and it'll eventually result in you having an expensive display piece at best, and a thorough scalding at worst. De-ionized and distilled are two different things entirely, and as you say distilled is best to use since it doesn't hurt the boiler or leave any scale in it. If you can't get distilled, rainwater run through a Brita-type filter is also perfectly acceptable.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks. You know i will have to check what type of water i have. Some say that rainwater is the best.

[@paulhorn2665]

You can make a mix with destilled (de-ionised) water, 90& destill-10 & tap water. But use water from a Brita-type filter is the best, I do it for years now.

[@br0th3rtub34]

What about tap

[@royneil2951]

Great video Fred. Coincidentally, I just finished reading two Fred Dibna books. A great little machine , works well. Only one suggestion Fred.......... Sack the DRIVER!!!!!!!! LOL. Roy.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

LOL. Yes Roy i admit that i was bloody awful.

[@Camst648]

Again, a very nice film :-) I do not know if I should be so pedantic as to say it isn't actually a tractor, but a lorry modelled after the British Foden Lorry's. But that is just details for the die hard fans i guess :-). Congratulations on your new model. We do need more steamers in the community so I hope you will keep up.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes your quite correct. I will look at your channel later. Love a bit of steam :-)

[@williamg.copway7486]

like with the 405 you can use the chimney inside the funnel to fill the water

[@thestandardfour0699]

Very nice indeed!

[@thestandardfour0699]

Thx for the heart!

[@kevlyn36]

I love the video. I noticed Wilesco didn't add a whistle on the D310. that would have been pretty cool. Have you ever tried doing a video of the stationary tools? Such as the M96 Wilesco Welder, or M83 Wash woman driven off of a T125 or D22? I think you do a better job on the videos than many others out there, and they are fun to watch.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Did a video of the workshop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHO1YaeMptxsj68

[@Tobinindustrial]

How wonderful to be powered by steam. Fantastic stuff. I suspect you'll soon be hankering for another piece of steam history.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

LOL I am pretty spent out for now Andy. However i think i will get the itch for another stationary engine. :-)

[@JouMaxu]

I have the D430 engine but it doesnt have steering wheel or the whole system. I took some research and found out that it is possible add a steering but it needs some work. my first problem is that the front part that has holes for the springs is wrong way around. Any idea how to flip the front wheel axel around?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. You know out of all my models this one i bought complete and not as a kit so iam not sure how it comes apart. You might have to drill out rivets and then.

[@redneckpyromania6965]

It'd be awesome if you could add a remote throttle and steering control system it wouldnt be easy but definately possible maybe use the flywheel as a power source?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Folks have put RC steam rollers so i guess it could be done here.

[@redneckpyromania6965]

fredintheshed1 i would definately do it if i had the resources or time

[@LeeLocke]

Amazing! Nice one Fred!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Cheers lee

[@tedpriles3531]

Nice video Fred!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks buddy

[@shaun27ful]

Great video as usual that smell like a hot bus

[@darkwaterblue]

Need to add a couple of servos to it :)

[@3D_Printing]

Neat: wanted on as a child: 9:10 Tray pallet on the back big enough to stand a Pint Glass on :)

[@K5NOV]

Remember the Mamod engines Fred? I used to have a couple they were made near where I lived in the West Midlands :)

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Still being made and sold Lee.

[@K5NOV]

fredintheshed1 wow I thought the company went bump in the mid 80's of course I don't have them now but loved them as a kid thanks for sharing ur video with us ..

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Here is the site . www.mamodonline.co.uk/

[@K5NOV]

fredintheshed1 thanks

[@alistairheron9184]

Love the video but it a steam truck/wagon

[@matthewpeter]

the cylinder lubricator needs thick steam oil, the thin stuff is not capable of dealing with the hot steam.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks. I have a large bottle of thick steam oil. Nice smell once it hot.

[@maxdavies9958]

Can you disengage the drive wheel so it only runs the piston not the wheel.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes you can remove the drive band.

[@maxdavies9958]

so you can remove the drive band but there is no lever that disengages a gear or something like that? i just found your channel btw.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

LOL its packed a way in the loft. No i rem the throttle but the wheels turn as soon as you open it.

[@GraeAS]

This is NOT a tractor or traction engine. It is a steam lorry

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Its a Mighty Atom !

[@jojothefisho4199]

I wanna get one but can’t afford it 😔

[@awaitingheaven5629]

I know im a year late but your comment pulled at my heart strings because I've been in the exact same place wanting one but not being able to afford it! Start saving abit each payday even if its just a fiver or a few pounds! It might take a while but your patience will make it feel amazing when you finally get to buy one! It will happen aslong as you persevere!

[@jojothefisho4199]

@@awaitingheaven5629 in Australia they are like 1.5k, i would rather buy a car for that much

[@awaitingheaven5629]

@@jojothefisho4199 really? In the UK I paid £350 for mine

[@lpmediaxd8388]

That's mint that is lol

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks :-)

[@TonyBlews]

oh i need one

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I know I know

[@TonyBlews]

@@CB-RADIO-UK what i really need is ive steam loco. and some track

[@EA-58]

Awesome but VERY expensive here in The Netherlands.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I buy Wilesco straight from Germany which is cheaper than UK.

[@G-zero07]

Erwin 1965 steam models from my local hobby store is about 200-300-400 dollars

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yeah thats prob about right in £ and euro. Its a unique market in 2017.

[@G-zero07]

fredintheshed1 it is unique

[@whitmano9380]

Where do you find these

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

You can order direct from the Wilesco site in Germany. Also sellers on Ebay.

[@lantilo6873]

I ordered a steam traktor from Wilesco, wanna race?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

LOL. Enjoy your Wilesco. Ive got the Mamod Brooklands car to build when i get the time so look out for those videos soon.

[@lantilo6873]

@@CB-RADIO-UK i looked it up, and i wonder does it have radio controll?

[@shaneweightman]

What price we talking then Fred for such an item cheers Shane

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Depends on the Euro as i buy direct from Germany but around £310-330

[@CarroBelga]

Where did you get the wax tablets and how long do they last?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Came from Ebay. Two burned for about 15-20 mins.

[@michifischer9171]

Hey Where can i get the Paraffin Tablets in Germany ? Greetings from Germany !

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

They are sold on Ebay here in the UK. Some have said that they are not sold in certain countries.

[@surinderrai5192]

Who many rupee lndla

[@G-zero07]

First may I have a steam model pol

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

First ! Well done :-)

[@G-zero07]

fredintheshed1 lol thanks

[@G-zero07]

fredintheshed1 I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves these so much

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Very addictive to buy and own.

[@G-zero07]

fredintheshed1 I agree and you are my favorite person on KZbin

[@Sharky_LS]

🗿

[@douglasbarr2636]

Do they ship to america?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes i think so. You should have a dealer in the states. If you look on Ebay Germany i think they ship worldwide.

[@douglasbarr2636]

Thanks. I found a website that sells them.

[@mattbod]

I would like one but they are expensive and the plastic wheels and dubious quality control of Wilesco recently make me think twice.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes all that is true. Nothing else really any better at the price though.

[@nirajkumarmaurya1278]

Ye car kaha milgi

[@1marcelfilms]

make it remote controllable

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

People do :-)

[@carsten4594]

Psst! The wheels are also plastic.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

No cast metal.

[@G-zero07]

lol I mean

[@bambangirawan6011]

how much sir

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Around £300 delivered from Germany

[@brettcheeseman1154]

sad with how cheep stuff got sense these models first came out

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

The way of the world in afraid. I am pleased that they still make them.

[@hassanhijazi69]

Hey Fred, I've been watching your Wilesco videos and I think they are amazing. I am into that hobby too but don't have a steam one yet I am more into Stirling engines and I think you will like them too, you can check out Böhm they are also in Germany they have the most amazing machines. kzbin.info www.boehm-stirling.com/

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi mate. They look very nicely made. Dont tempt me LOL. I do have a faulty stirling engine which someone gave to me a while back. I must did it out and make a video.

[@juanitoalcachofas2306]

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