Below you can view more photos of Bill Huxhold’s scale model engines, tools, and more. Click on images to enlarge.
Miniature Milling Machine
Bill obtained a casting from a friend that appeared to be made as a salesman’s sample for a small milling machine. The mechanism was incomplete, and no identity or history could be found for the casting. So, Bill used it as the basis for a small milling machine of his own design.
Miniature Milling Machine
The small milling machine stands about 1-1/2’ tall. Other than the casting for the stand, all other parts were machined from billet stock.
Bill With His 1/6 Scale Lathe
Bill Huxhold is seen here with his 1/6 scale Hardinge toolroom lathe. The lathe is complete in every detail, and fully functional. At model engineering shows, Bill regularly gave demonstrations on the tiny machine. He also usually passed on the machined brass parts to onlookers!
Scale Model Ship
Demonstrating some of his other skills, Mr. Huxhold displayed this individually planked wooden sidewheeler steam ship at his NAMES Expo booth. The paddle steamer is from an era of transition between sail and steam, and combines both sources of power.
Miniature Triple-Expansion Steam Engine
A close-up reveals some of the tiniest details of this engine.
Miniature Triple-Expansion Steam Engine
Miniature Corliss Engine
Some of the components of the regulator mechanism are visible here.
Miniature Corliss Engine
A US quarter is shown for scale reference.
Miniature Compound Corliss Engine
This view of the compound Corliss engine shows the two horizontal cylinders driving the central flywheel. The entire model is less than 5” long, and took seven months to build. This gleaming engine is a perfect example of the beautiful work that can be achieved through model engineering.
Miniature Compound Corliss Engine
Though similar to the previous Corliss, this model engine is over twice the size. The base and several parts are painted on this version.
Miniature Steam Engine
Another small steam engine made by Bill. A US quarter in the foreground provides scale reference. This photo was taken at Bill’s display booth for the 2011 NAMES Expo in Southgate, MI, along with the following pictures.
Miniature Double-Expansion Steam Engine
Bill’s remarkable work on display at the 2011 NAMES Expo. This small double-expansion steam engine showcases his distinctive attention to detail. A quarter offers scale reference.
Miniature Triple-Expansion Steam Engine
Weir Stationary Boiler Feed Pumps
Miniature stationary boiler feed pumps circa 1885.
Dual Triple-Expansion Steam Engines
If one is good, two are better! These miniature dual triple-expansion steam engines are separated by a perforated walkway.
Dual Triple-Expansion Steam Engines
Miniature Beam Engine
This interesting beam engine is contained within a six-post framework. The beige color was actually derived from the camouflage paint used on military sniper rifles.
Miniature Beam Engine
A second beam engine of the same color exhibits a different layout.
