The RETROL Beam Engine Flame Eater Vacuum Engine External Combustion Engine Model is a Stirling Engine Model precision-engineered by RETROL. Features construction machined from metal + acrylic and operating on 95% Alcohol or Anhydrous Ethanol;. Available for $199.99 USD with free worldwide tracked shipping, 30-day returns, and replacement parts support at Stirlingkit.
note the engine is in production now. The parcels have been sent out depending on the order time.
Features:
.Popular Science: Vacuum engine is also known as “Flame-Licker Engine” or “Flame Eater,flame-engine, flame-dancer”, a simple but magical machine that demonstrates the conversion of heat into mechanical motion. .Adjustable Speed: The running speed of the engine is fully adjustable. It looks more elegant and allows you to fully understand the operation of the beam when running slowly. .Low Maintenance and Reliability: Fewer moving parts feature less and simple maintenance, longer single running time and span life for less wear and damage, which is friendly to mechanical beginners. .High-quality Materials: The engine is well-made with high-quality stainless steel, brass and aluminum alloy materials. The base is made of acrylic board for easy placement and operation. .Creative gift: This is a mechanical artwork with visual texture and aesthetic appearance. People will appreciate its good performance and give it as an impressive gift for mechanical enthusiasts.
Specifications:
.Material: Metal + Acrylic .Brand: RETROL .Model: VE-01
. color: red .Form: ready to run .Cylinder Outer Diameter: 36mm .Cylinder Inner Diameter: 20mm .Cylinder Length: 51mm .Stroke: 24mm .Speed: 100-1000rpm (Continuous running for 20 minutes) .Cooling Method: Air Cooling .Starting Method: Manual Start .Lubrication Method: Disassemble the cylinder parts, polish the cylinder and piston with 6W metallographic sandpaper and apply with 3000 mesh graphite powder to wipe the cylinder clean, finally assemble the engine. .Fuel: 95% Alcohol or Anhydrous Ethanol; .Product Dimensions: 21 x 10 x 13.5cm .Product Weight: 1100g .Package Dimensions: 24 x 13 x 16cm .Package Weight: 1300g .Packing: Graphic Carton .Ages: 14+
Verified Builder Reviews (3)
Authentic feedback from hobbyists, machinists, and scale model engineers
4.67 / 5.0
★★★★★ (3 total)
Ironhorse57 Verified Buyer
★★★★
Almost 5 stars...
Good stuff first - this was well packaged and decent delivery timescale, arrived undamaged.
Not so good - one flywheel loose on the axle which to be fair was an easy fix, it seemed quite stiff on the first run which I thought may be a running in issue but no, on close inspection the beam assembly was off centre causing a bit of binding. Again not in itself a major issue but I don't expect to have to do remedial work to fix what should have been picked up on a pre-delivery inspection.
Could have easily been 5 stars if not for the above.
A suggestion too - there is no drive belt pulley and I think adding one would add little to the cost and make the engine very much more useful.
Jonathan Verified Buyer
★★★★★
My first experience with a Flame Licker Engine
What a joy! Arrived in great shape, A little inspection then fired it right up. I was unfamiliar with the flame licker engine ( we all know that is the proper name for it) I would buy another one like this in a second!!
Steve Verified Buyer
★★★★★
Excellent
Came with proper instructions everything was in order. Following instructions it fired up easily and ran at a sensible controllable rate. Very satisfied.
