Traction Engine

I made a basic model about two years ago and this summer decided to work a bit more.

Then I thought «wouldn’t it be great if it all moved?»

Ha, easier said than done, I have had to re-model and re-arrange everything to make it work! Plus learn how to rig (lol).

I had no knowledge of how these engines work and have had to do quite a bit of research.

I am relatively pleased with the result but have reached the fatal stage that to make it better I would probably want to start again and make a more accurate model!

It has been a lot of fun and I have learned a lot on the way, in the end I used many drivers (which is a first for me). And now find them extremely useful.

Here is a video of the mechanics (lazy Screenshots).

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