Model VI Steam Engine

by Midwest Products Co.

Product Features

• Assembly Required Skill Level 2. Ages 10 and up.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 7.2 x 3.6 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0006N6OQA
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,375 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #81 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Model Building Kits > Boats & Watercraft
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

Steam Engine

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great little engine - boiler combination, February 12, 2006

By 

C. Calvin - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Model VI Steam Engine (Toy)

This little oscillating steam engine and boiler combination may seem a bit pricey. The parts are basically stock materials but they are machined precisely and assemble without trouble. Only simple hand tools are required. The boiler requires soldering with a torch. The instructions are complete and throrough.
The boiler uses Sterno for fuel, heats quickly, and is relatively reliable.
While not as pretty as some, it may be just the ticket for someone without access to a machine shop and a tenth the price. I have had mine for 11 years.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Model Steam Engine, November 22, 2009

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Mr. Kenley C. Vogt "kcventures" (Penfield, New York 14526) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Model VI Steam Engine (Toy)

I love this model steam engine - I am not using it for a marine engine but rather for a stationary engine to drive some toy steam accessories - I had to modify the flywheel but its working okay. It would be nice in a ship or boat model but I am not a good wood craftsman.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Midwest Model VI Steam Engine, April 17, 2011

By 

D. Adkins - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Model VI Steam Engine (Toy)

I have to say, that this is a fantastic kit!
Everything went together very well without any problems.
The packaging, instructions, and materials were all first rate.
Highly recommended!