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Re: Steam Punk recycle ♻️ project
Definitely look into anything from Czech film director Karel Zeman for inspiration. It's really a wonder to see. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuhO1aJDxws
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Re: Steam Punk recycle ♻️ project
How about Melanocetus Unus for the name.
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Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
Hello dear model makers . . The more I work on this wreck, the more problems arise. Unfortunately, the hobbyist at the time was not a friend of details and it was unfortunately, after my enquiries, not assembled with love. Well, I'm not com …
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Re: "Mississippi Steamboats" ?
L working on my Creole Queen Railings etc trim is last step. DE 1049 USN Garcia hull ready to be shipped to me. Scale Model Ships 5 ft long hull. My last big build. It will take a year to finish. Creole is a lot of work so far over a year i …
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Re: Re: "Mississippi Steamboats" ?
Daddy’s day present My son n grandaughter took me to Sparetime hobby shop Marlboro MA. Got 1/32 Lindbergh 1970’s PT 109. It’s setup to add RC. I’ll put a modern motor n electronics in it. Still waiting on my DE1040 fiberglass 5 ft hull to a …
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"Mississippi Steamboats" ?
Perhaps not a true description with both boats being battery powered ! however - just for fun I thought it would be nice to showcase together, similar boats sailed at my own local model boat club and some of those sailed at the Hayling club …
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Abergavenny steam and vintage show
This is something I drew some time ago and represents the love and obsession for our hobby, I guess we all could relate to the cartoon. The more shows we go to, the more we love what we do.
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Abergavenny steam and vintage show
Hi guys and gals, having great 2nd day at show, keep forgetting how to say no and so far have 3 more boats, which I immediately gave to my grandson for his display. Had a chat with some boatclub members from Cwmbran. Sorry couldn't get roun …
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Abergavenny steam and vintage show
Well folks arrived safely at showground, spent 2 hours setting up, grandson arrived with his boats as well. Further reports to follow. Cheers Colin.
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Abergavenny steam and vintage show
Collin, I also wish you the best when showing your great model collection. I love competitions and exhibitions, it brings humility to all, because there is always someone that has a better model than us. Down here in the other side of the p …
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Abergavenny steam and vintage show
Loaded and ready to go. Looks chaotic but I didn't have any help this year, all boats safe and well packed with foam between. Car is also full. Cheers Colin.
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Steam Generator which is follow the throttle arm
I think it is pretty realistic
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
and a new video... I think it is pretty realistic
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
Another interesting video from my friend. The Denes Design Smoke Generator in a tug
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Steam Generator which is follow the throttle arm
Another interesting video from my friend. The Denes Design Smoke Generator in a tug
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
Water based Smoke generator as fitted to one of my Corvettes. Provides a good and constant flow for about 20 minutes. Regards Bill. PS. I am unable to remember the make but was from EBay. I will have a look and edit post if I can find the m …
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Robert E Lee Steamboat
LewZ, thankyou for those details. I made the 500km trek by motorcycle to Gettysberg back in the late 70s before it became the huge tourist attraction that it is now. The air there is heavy with the souls of so many lost. Lost my copy of the …
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Steam Generator which is follow the throttle arm
Hi Dainesh I think that this is one of yours, its in one of our members tug, it looks good. Fred
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
Hi One & All I think that one of our member's has one of these in his tug, if it is then it is the best I have seen for smoke. The photo shows it at low speed (for the photo) Fred
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Eastern steamsunday
Files were toooooo large so
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Alwyn Vintcent Steam Tug 1:32
Originally scratch built in 1:50 scale using plans drawn from photographs. Obtained copy of Constructors Drawings to verify dimensions and details (dated 1959) and completed 4 more display models (scratch built). Rescaled all my drawings an …
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Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
Hello all Unfortunately, some things go wrong today, parts and hull are worse off than expected . . . Someone sent me a cool saying: the one waits for the time to change, the other grabs it and acts! Who I am there is clear, right? Good cra …
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Re: Steamboat Willie
Ooh very nice! Can you take some ohotos of the engine/boiler etc please? I have recently built a boiler that uses a Camping Gaz burner, although it is not that efficient and I intend making a ceramic burner in the near future...
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Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
Well my dear hobbyists, my model in the basement looked like this, only about and not exactly like this. So damp and planted my craft room is not! Now the lower part is in my office and it is measured , drawn , ideas sought . . .from time t …
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Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
Hello folks, Start tonight, gather goods, arrange plans and copy. A lot of preparation for a clear process. . . Here is the first hurdle: The rear wheel. Enclosed are a few impressions of my start. The aluminium blade plates are not 100% co …
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
Hello, I'm back. . . Here are the promised pictures. This was actually my ship's paint, I used the same colours for the hull that were already applied before. Fits! I'm still waiting for the laser parts my buddy is cutting for me, so it all …
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Channel Steamer
My replica of the one built by my great uncle John Bell circa 1912, Cowes, IOW
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Steam Power
I was able to acquire a Saito T2DR Engine and B2F Boiler on eBay for a fraction of list. I would rather a gas fired boiler than alcohol as the gas boiler can be pressure regulated. I guess I could always convert it, but I will stick with th …