Very pleased with this engine. It was a fun build. Got a bit frustrated when I was unable to get to run at first. I took a step back and realized the timing was off. Started right up and runs very well. I'm ready for my next one.
We are so happy to hear that you independently solved the problem you encountered and successfully started the engine! There are many factors that can prevent an engine from starting properly, so please feel free to contact us if you encounter any further problems. We will do our best to help you!
Before Christmas I received, my second Retrol Steam Engine. This time the SE03 Mill Engine Model, in a Merry Christmas Box.
Due to being away until early January, I was not able to begin the assembly, then came the fires in Victoria, which meant I was still not able to enjoy the opportunity to assemble. Then came the hot weather and total fire ban days.
Finally, this week I was able to spend the day happy engaged in building the SE03.
It was a joy to spend time working thorough the parts which are diligently and finely crafted, and with the detailed assembly guide, I finally, to my delight, I now have a working Mill Engine Model.
Thank you for giving me another enjoyable experience.
Peter
We're so happy you shared the joy of assembling with us! Providing you with a truly enjoyable assembly experience has always been our goal!
I ordered a beam engine and the workshop model kit. Very happy with the beam engine - a beautiful model that operates perfectly. The model workshop was disappointing 😕. The drill press comes pre assembled and was not put together correctly. The top crown wheel was able to pop up and disengage from the lower crown wheel causing the whole assembly to shudder because the bearing journal was machined too big for the bearing. After centre punching around the journal the bearing correctly pressed into the journal. The drill press was reassembled and now the crown wheels mesh correctly. For the price I expected this remedial action would not be required.
We apologize for the unpleasant shopping experience. Since our products are all pre-assembled manually, errors are inevitable during the assembly process. We hope you understand. We are happy to hear that you have resolved the issue independently. Please feel free to contact us if you encounter any problems in the future.
its great every thing we wanted no missing parts easy to read instructions need to get the battery know so iwill give up date big thanks so far
Very good delivery and well packaged, great quality kits. Fun putting together and running lovely, Well worth the price.