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Originally Posted by Thumb Dog
Hi All,
And hi, Hunterdude. Thanks for your kind words regarding my photographs of the toy steam engine. If you'd like to see a few more pictures and a description of the model, here is the link to my thread:
Paper Models as Propaganda During the Spanish Civil War
I hope this will help in your build.
Score and fold,
Thumb Dog
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Hello Thumb Dog, the sand powered turbine is a neat feature, however I think your idea of powering the turbine with air is better (less messy) I collect a few of the old tin plate toy steam engines, and they all can be powered on compressed air as well.
I think it would be fun to roll a paper tube and insert low in the brick firehouse and direct tube at turbine vanes, if everything is turning freely it may be possible to use and aquarium air pump, the good pumps are quiet and adjustable output so you would even have throttle control! If I get it all working well, I will post a photo.
Many thanks to all those who helped!