Dampfmaschinen im Modellbau
Steam engine - It smells of oil, it puffs and steams. Eyes big and small light up when the forces of steam unfold and set machines in motion.
In the 18th century, the invention of the steam engine heralded the beginning of industrialisation and stood for progress par excellence. The puffing machines were used in coal mines, mills and shipyards, among other places. The new technology changed the world and, above all, people's everyday lives dramatically. Experience a short journey through time and discover the marvel of the steam engine in model making. Steam-powered model ships and railways in particular are still very popular with young and old today.
Build your own steam engine
Steam engine models have a fascination all of their own. Experience their power and beauty and build your own steam engine! You will be amazed at how little effort a small steam engine can put a steamboat model in motion.
You can build your own steam engine with little effort and normal modelling skills. We offer various steam systems and steam engines that you can use to power model ships of different sizes. The Victor steam engine can even power model ships weighing up to 15kg. For lighter projects, we recommend the . Experience how the water-filled steam boiler is heated, the Teflon-coated piston starts to work and sets smaller model ships in motion!
Are the detailed steam engines not enough for you? We have accessories such as smoke generators in our range for professionals and advanced tinkerers. Breathe even more life and authenticity into your steam engines by creating the impression of steam or smoke on your model railways and model ships.
Kits for steam engines
Do you want to get started easily? You can buy various steam engines from us. In addition to steam engines and machines, we also stock complete kits for steam ships, for example the ANNA steam pinnace or the paddle steamer The Myrtle Corey. The material kits contain all the necessary parts with which you can build an authentic steamboat in no time at all. You can even extend the paddle steamer with accessories such as a steam generator or a sound module. So that your model ship sounds and puffs just like the steam-powered riverboats on the Mississippi at the end of the 18th century!