#17 14 days ago 11

@lindemann06 Rob, I love the last one there is nothing that beats a full head of steam in all its glory. There is nothing that compares to the pure enjoyment of steam power. Expensive, yes I suppose it is but worth every penny, as it's an investment and it will last for ever, even more so if the crank shaft has needle roller bearings. Regards, Gary.

Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.

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#16 14 days ago 17

@GaryLC Here you go.

Rob

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#15 14 days ago 17

Gary Now that's one of a fantastic looking tug Col

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#14 14 days ago 19

@lindemann06 Hi Rob, and not a problem, I think a few more photos of your fantastic boat would not go amiss. Especially fired up and on the water. Regards, Gary.

Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.

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#13 14 days ago 19

@GaryLC Thanks for that info! Much appreciated!

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#12 20 days ago 31

@lindemann06 Hi Rob, thanks for the photos and I love the last one, they tend to photo better on a cold day when you can see the steam exhaust. Your ceramic fibre paper insulation gasket is available also on Amazon, just thought I would mention that in passing. Saito make some really nicely engineered steam engines and the T2DR IS a well proven model. I checked out your Hercules Steam Tug, to find the asking price is £625.00, that is a serious amount of cash. That is one seriously expensive boat you have there. Regards, Gary. (Just a passing thought that I will stick to my butane propane gas canisters, and I always fit a gas cut off valve, I once got caught short and ran out of water, I will never forget the awful smell of cremated hard wood strips around the boiler.)

Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.

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#11 20 days ago 31

@GaryLC This is the Saito Hercules steam tug. It has a fiberglass hull, with wood superstructure and deck. It has a twin cylinder Saito vertical engine, with a horizontal boiler - very similar to your powerplant. It runs on denatured alcohol, fed by a Saito 90cc fuel tank and burner.
Here are the specs for my boat:
Scale 1/40
Length 900 mm
Width 210 mm
Height 510 mm
Weight 13.6 lbs
Radio 3 channel (throttle, rudder, forward/reverse)
Engine Saito T2DR
Saito boiler B2F

Rob

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#10 21 days ago 33

@lindemann06 Hi, well that certainly took some finding, and I am pretty sure that this is what I was looking for. I found it on eBay care of Pottery Pro U/K, it is insulation for wood burning stoves, it is Ceramic Fibre Insulation Gasket in sheets of 611mm x 300mm and there are three thicknesses of 1, 2, and 3mm. Mine is 3mm or 1/8". There you go, instructions on how to insulate your boiler and keep the heat in. Let me know how you get on with that one. Regards, Gary.

Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.

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#9 21 days ago 33

@lindemann06 Hello, and good morning, I am afraid I have a minor problem in the fact I can not remember or recall the name of this insulating material. As I bought it years ago and have used it on most boats between the boiler base and the deck. It is white in colour and feels like a thick felt material, it also comes in various thicknesses. I will do some research and get back to you later. I am very interested in your boat photo as it looks like the real deal and steam, as the hatches on the engine housing are open. Some more photos and and descriptions would be useful. Not forgetting your name? Regards, Gary.

Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.

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#8 21 days ago 35

@GaryLC Thanks for the info! So, the aluminum tape isn't stuck to the metal itself? What is the insulating material? (I'm asking these questions because I have a heat problem, also):

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#7 21 days ago 39

@lindemann06 Yes that is aluminium adessive tape as I didn't want to glue on the 1/8" insulating material which is under the aluminium tape. This does work rather well and prevents boiler heat escaping. If it was an open launch I would settle the normal laminated hard wood strips approach, which is normal and what one would use. Of course with the Drifter the super structure hides every thing. Regards, Gary.

Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.

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#6 21 days ago 39

Is that aluminum foil, wrapped around the boiler and stack? Great work, by the way!

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#5 21 days ago 44

@Wolle Hi Wolle, I would say between 2 to 3 years, that was an awful lot of thinking about it as good access to the engine was the priority. Magnets to hold down the removable deck would have been a better idea, and not to late to make that upgrade. Regards, Gary.

Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.

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#4 22 days ago 51

Really nice workmanship Gary - museum quality at its best in a boat that can be sailed and enjoyed.

Well done - you are an inspiration to us all!

Bob.

Never too old to learn

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#3 22 days ago 59

Hi Gary.
A real gem. How long did it take you to build it?

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#2 22 days ago 62

Nice work. Good looking model.
Chris

Chris

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#1 22 days ago 69

North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.

As there seems to be a fair amount of interest in North Sea Drifters and the Britannia at the moment, and besides the fact it does take a fair bit of thought and planning to make this work, I thought I would share with you a few photos of how I managed to accomplish this task. Without a shadow of a doubt the biggest challenge ever was fitting a boiler and steam engine into a Clyde Puffer as everything needs to go at the extreme back end. Mind it can be done with a lot of thought, sprockets chains and lay shafts, not forgetting the bearings and housings for the same. The first steam engine was fitted to the Anteo a Harbour Berthing Tug by Panart which has to be the best ever kit with regard to instructions, brass fittings, and exceptional timber. I think the photos are self explanatory hopefully. (note the crate on the fish hatch cover it hides the gas valve.) Feel free to comment and ask questions. Regards Gary.

Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.

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