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Re: Steam tug Lyttelton
… good work. It would be nice to see some more photos of your steam plant. Martin555.
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Steam launch advice
… I used on a LBSC 3.5" Britannia only way I could get it to steam properly as we don't have welsh coal Gonna dig around for some plans from Sarik Cheers Ian
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… am after some guidance from those with experience operating steam launches. My question is specific to an RC model that has a single slide valve steam engine. Is it a much better option to go with at least a twin for self starting abilities …
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Clevedon steam has been my go to for my boiler;gas tank and ceramic burner. Have had very good serves from them. I use Steam fitting UK for piping needs Kennions UK for globe valves. Kennions have a DIY boiler kit they sell. Tony Green Stea …
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Clevedon Steam took over Cheddar Models Designs I was a model engineer but can't afford it anymore being on retirement! ( Coppers Damn Expensive) My Springbok Boiler cost me over GBP 1000.00 and that was only the boiler Good Luck Ian
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… borate. Buying second hand and fettling it ( installing new steam plant) would be perfect for me, i saw a nice example on a well known website which has a Edgar Trojan and cheddar pintail boiler etc. But was debating over the single cylinde …
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My first steam engine vessel. The engine, a Cheddar Puffin steam engine, is real easy to handle.
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… No Problem to these guy's Used them a lot when I built 5" G Steam Locos!
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Sure is some of these engines can cost a bit but 'Live Steam' in the USA have some that can be machined out of standard brass etc. The two manufacturers I gave are costly but they do the boiler ceramic burners etc, want to some ideas look o …
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Thanks Ian I think steam is a wonderful way to go in building a boat but not for everyone as there is a large output of cash. As i said in earlier post make a list of the costs for everything needed to build a steam launch. Research; Resear …
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Hi Rick and Andy, Rick you have it right a twin cylinder steam engine is the way to go! Stalling and hydraulic lock can be a problem on Single Cylinder I have one that always needs a flick to get it running. Suggest you look for some articl …
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Hi Andy for the steam launch I would go with a twin as it is self starting .A single needs be in the correct spot to start and if it stops on the water getting it back may cause you problems. I have three launch's and all are twin with reve …
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Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
Hi, I know that steam locos have a bypass valve on the water feed pipework to allow the partial return of the feedwater. Would one help with your system? I'm enjoying your blog! Keep it up Edward
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Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
Part 18. Testing of steam plant!! I started testing and rectifying problems and it still continues, both my feed pumps decided they didn't want to work after sitting for quite a while, I discovered that both of the inlet check valves (3mm b …
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Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
… s like you sons friends old man is the real thing, making a steam locomotive is a lot of work, I am not even sure if my next boat will be steam powered yet. Cheers, Stephen.
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Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
Thanks Doug, Stay tunned for raising steam in the future. Stay safe up there in the northern hemisphere. Cheers, Stephen.
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Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
Lovely bit of work mate. My sons' friends old man's a model steam train enthusiast, (ex Rhodesia) and has a full on engineering workshop under his house mainly for that. It's amazing what you steam guys can turn out. JB
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Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
… blog in my library for reference in my next build which is steam powered, so "don't leave the country" as they say, unless its to the UK somewhere near to where I live.
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Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
… ss parts were given a coat of clear Lacquer. Control of the steam engine requires 3 servos, one for gas metering, one for feed pump speed, one for forward / reverse on the engine. All controlled from a single input on the transmitter, which …
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Here's the little steam unit that was in the box of bits I picked up on Monday ,didn't notice until today that there's no chimney . It has a small meths burner , any info would be helpful . Cheers Marky
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… erience, but getting back on an even keel now. Ref the mini steam engine; Coulda saved meself the effort (shoulda known with you) You and your mates were spot on. Mark's engine is seemingly certain a Bing. Made by the Brothers Bing (not Gri …
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… keep most of my research books in our attic. But most of my steam knowledge comes from friends in local steam group. Cheers Colin.
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Here's a couple of photos of the marks on the wee steam unit base as you can see from the remainder of the paint it was at one time blue. Cheers Marky
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… an at least get out of bed . I had a closer look at the wee steam unit and it has a very small manufacturers mark will take a photo tomorrow but it looks like a angular capital B and W lying horizontal ,patent Germany . Cheers Marky
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Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
… ount of metal fabrication, having done a lot of work on the steam plant I chose to take a break from that aspect and make the rudder. My aim was to build a rudder and rudder post as close as possible to the original using the plan and book …
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Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
… od insulating properties so I made an insulating tub for my steam manifold from it then painted it silver. Before I mounted too many things to the rail I set the relief valve using compressed air. I mounted all the equipment that has been m …
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… nufacturer that used cast bases. I'll check with my vintage steam friends and let you know. Cheers Colin.
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Added figures to the Steam boat
Added some 3D figures I printed to the Steamboat 1:12 Scale