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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… ntain a reasonable speed and also maintain a decent head of steam in the boiler. As you are going to run out of water before you run out of gas, it is a good idea to fit a gas cut off valve. To help you save water you fit an attenuator valv …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Alessandro, working model steam is quite addictive, and once smitten there is no going back, although I will admit to the fact it is very expensive, although I did manage to buy both the engine and boiler from eBay at reasonable prices. …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Gary, the world of steam-powered model ships (with real steam engines) is always fascinating and little-known to me. I'd love to see more images of this model of yours. A question, if I may: Will you leave the engine exposed without a de …
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Wow Hermione, that's certainly some paddle steamer. Hopefully you'll get her up and running in the not too distant future
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
… me . . . I already had problems finding space for my paddle steamer (130CM). My wife loves my hobby, but the size has to be suitable for our apartment and hobby room. So max. 150 cm (approx. 60 inches). I hope you have a great time restorin …
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
… nk I'll implement your idea with a conversion in the paddle steamer. With the gears I have available, I have a little too much play. As I always say, you never stop learning! Your Michel-C.
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Wow, it makes my paddle steamer project look small. You will need a gear reduction on an electric motor. I have an MFA 540 size with a gearbox that I intend to use. They can be bought with some serious reduction that gives a huge torque inc …
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
… and I'll look for some previous discussions on paddlewheel steamships and electric motors that might be helpful for your preliminary work. I'm inexperienced in this area, but there are some very good paddlewheel modelers out there.
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
… ny photos? Are you referring to an electric motor or a real steam engine?
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2nd voyage on Lake Paterno of the 1:60 scale model of a schooner-armed steam gunboat, assisted by a
… on Lake Turano of the 1:60 scale model of a schooner-armed steam gunboat, assisted by a 1:50 scale motor vessel. The model is not yet completed. Compared to the first voyage, the cannons and central lifeboats have been added. Navigation da …
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2nd voyage on Lake Paterno of the 1:60 scale model of a schooner-armed steam gunboat, assisted by a
… not even anchor. No time to light the boilers and build up steam to chase a runner. Giving this data, I can assume one would rarely see a sail/steamer under sail power. One instance could be an issue with the boilers, mostly scaling. But m …
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2nd voyage on Lake Paterno of the 1:60 scale model of a schooner-armed steam gunboat, assisted by a
… died the history of the Unadilla-class gunboats and all the steamships of the second half of the 19th century. In fact, I didn't always follow the original for various reasons. For example, I only placed guns in batteries and none of the la …
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2nd voyage on Lake Paterno of the 1:60 scale model of a schooner-armed steam gunboat, assisted by a
… he one I found. “The USS Tahoma was an Unadilla-class screw steam gunboat, one of 23 such vessels built rapidly for the Union Navy at the outbreak of the American Civil War. These "90-day gunboats" were designed for both ocean-going service …
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2nd voyage on Lake Paterno of the 1:60 scale model of a schooner-armed steam gunboat, assisted by a
… r a cruiser sailboat If you want to play up the gunboat and steam engine idea a little stronger, HEIMKEHR from DAS BOOT by Karl Doldinger
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For Sale - Model of The New Brighton Steam Lifeboat
For Sale - Model Of The New Brighton Steam Lifeboat - Excellent example of a model of the RNLI New Brighton Steam Lifeboat - museum quality. Fitted with a brass propellor and Mtronics Speed Controller, also comes with batteries. Charging po …
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For Sale - Model of The New Brighton Steam Lifeboat
What a nice model of a steam lifeboat, and its history is very interesting too. How long is it Pat ? Bob.
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Afternoon all! I bought a couple of small steam launches at the beginning of summer but didn't get around to testing them until recently. One is a Krick Anna with a Mamod twin cylinder engine and a basic "pot" boiler, the other a scratch bu …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
… here, that a sensible starting point would be to place the steam plant and other hardware, into the hull which is then placed into a bath full of water. then shuffle the hardware round to suit until it looks right, and then mark the positi …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
Nick In my humble opinion I would say that the steam plant is too large and heavy for the hull.
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
… floatation test. Which is to simply take the hardware, the steam plant, engine, condenser and gas tank, and place the boiler in a central position in the hull, with the engine behind it, and the condenser in front of it and the gas tank in …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
It would appear to me that the steam plant is too far forward. Could the boiler be placed in the centre? The hull certainly has the beam to support the weight. The stern also appears boxy and will be sturdy. Could the driveshaft be shortene …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
… ger hull would be the way to go. In my harbour I have three steam boats and I have had all of them running at one time or other. I don't run them now as age has made it difficult to get them running. I bring them to the pond as show boats I …
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Steam launch stability dilemma..
… e problem, I'd like to congratulate those who build and use steamships. I think you, GaryLC, and Stevedownunder (and sorry if I forgot anyone) are elite ship modelers. The problem isn't easy to solve. I think there were design errors early …
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Steam Engine information
I don’t know anything about this steam engine other than its a single cylinder, it has a flywheel, and cam shaft but is it useful for a model boat? What’s missing to make it work? Ron
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Steam Engine information
… on. You would also need a fairly large boiler to keep it in steam, as it is a fairly heavy cast iron job it will take a fair bit steam to keep it going... Here is my example...
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Steam Engine information
… asked my friend Malcolm if he can identify it. Apart from a steam pipe and a displacement lubricator you need a boiler and burner. Size of boiler would depend on bore and stroke of the engine. The valve gear shows it is double acting and wo …
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How Popular Are Live Steam Model Boats
Hello Shipmates How Popular Are Live Steam Model Boats - I have two but don't use them very often, do you have to get the boilers tested if you are not in the UK , if so how often ? Personally I like the models but find them expensive and h …
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How Popular Are Live Steam Model Boats
Hi Southportpat, in the UK a steam test certificate lasts for 2 years, pressure vessels are tested to 1.5 times the normal running pressure and safety valves checked that they also functioned within the pressures used. Requirements mainly b …