I've never seen such a beautiful beam engine model with a fully working flyball governor, so I absolutely needed to buy this kit. Assembling was easy and great fun. And the little engine runs perfectly even for the first time! This is really a great high quality model that brings so much joy - I would buy it again without hesitation.
youtube video (assembling and running): https://youtu.be/WUc1dygBdMY?si=PIiukdShecSa_aTp
Loving putting it together, and the pdf instructions is a winner can't wait to finish and see it run 🙌
A very difficult & challenging build but a lot of fun building this set.
Good instructions. Definitely value for money.
Shows Microcosm's constant innovation. Well made, runs great, sounds great, good looking. A great gift
Overall impression:
I was very impressed with the overall quality and "fit and finish" of this model. There is very little I can find to complain about in this regard. Despite some of the minor negatives I'll discuss in a moment, my overall impression is very positive and I would not hesitate to recommend this model to anyone who has an interest in these things. The asking price is a bit on the high side, but given the niche market this appeals to, along with the high quality and solid construction of the unit makes me think that I got a fair deal for my money.
The steam engine is of high quality. Instructions are easy to follow. Very impressive when completed. The only lacking item is there is no information or recommendations for using lube.
It would be nice if the base kit came with instructions. What is the battery voltage for the electronics?
RETROL SE-02 Metal Steam Engine with Horizontal Boiler Model Kit and Generator Street Lamp (100PCS)
I got this as a gift to myself. I was pleasantly surprised to find the quality of this kit. I’m retired and it was fairly easy to complete. A neighbors wife asked me where I got it. She’s going to buy one for her husband for his birthday. I posted on my facebook page and got a lot of views.