Monitor Steam Engine Doubled Up

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Shortly after starting the serial by Vince Cutajar on building the USS Monitor engine, MEWS was thrilled to receive these detailed drawings from Julius de Waal. They depict a double-sized version of the engine that can be crafted from bar stock, resulting in a significantly higher amount of swarf production. Based on a 760mm (nearly 30 inches) long foundation, this massive model showcases impressive engineering feats. As a working replica, rotating the flywheel or crankshaft will reveal the reciprocating motion of key components such as the piston, spindle valve, rocker shaft, and connecting rod.