North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.

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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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