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Age of steam
… to do this is something for the expert to try. Simple model steam oscillators are quite safe to use in their intended form and used correctly should pose few problems for the user. However they are simple and lack many of the safety feature …
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steam plans
… be compliant before you start. I have built and run several steam set ups and will point you in the right direction. Dave
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steam plans
hI there is there anybody that can help me with plans for a steam engine and boiler for model boats hawkgripen s africa
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steam plans
hI there is there anybody that can help me with plans for a steam engine and boiler for model boats hawkgripen s africahttp://www.stuartmodels.com/ try these good castings and good plans I built two of there engines one for missipI paddle s …
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Steam boat Dunlin
… and this brings the scale to 1:16. My model was originally steam powered as in the video but I have since converted it to electric- MFA 540 with reduction gear, 2'' brass prop and 7Ah 12v SLA battery- very powerful and I have never managed …
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Steam boat Dunlin
I enjoyed the video of the steam boat Dunlin and I have bought the plans! is Dunlin scaled up? it looks larger than the 24" as shown in the plans.
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
@GaryLC Hi Gary, in addition to once again complimenting you on your work, I’d like to offer a few suggestions that I hope you’ll find useful. I have purchased small parts and nautical accessories from this shop (ROCRI Modellismo—link at th …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
A little more progress on the almost complete front, the end is definitely in sight at long last. The front bulkhead is complete along with the front deck, which requires a hatch making for access to the gas canister, and some planking on t …
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
@stevedownunder. Hi Steven, a little more progress at this end, I have just ordered the bollards, and was unable to order the fairleads as this item was out of stock. Thankyou for that very much appreciated information. Hopefully the fairle …
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
@stevedownunder. Hi Steven, and many thanks for the information, the strange thing is that I tried both Cornwall Model Boats and Baylis looking for brass fittings and came up with Zilch. Now that I finally know these fittings actually exist …
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
@GaryLC a real master class in building
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Gary, Your open launch is looking superb. As for brass bollards and fairleads I don't know any suppliers would you consider making your own? Here is a possible lead, the fairleads are out of stock, although I would guess you have looked …
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
@ColRay. Thanks Col, and very much appreciated, you are with out doubt a Gentleman and a Scholar, and there is not many of us left these days , more is the pity. Regards, Gary.
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
@zooma Hi, if you google sales@csmodels.co.uk That will put you in touch with Shona, she was very helpful, and the decals are top quality.
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
Gary my two cents worth, Ivy-May is in a class of her own . Way way off the scale of excellence. Col
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi All, finally I can honestly say that my open launch Ivy May is almost complete, except for the deck fittings and seats. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find brass fairleads and bollards. every thing I have found to date is …
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@tomarack Love it, great paddle boat. Looks almost real. And, why not honour it with the name of a police officer murdering, bank robbing, thieving, outlaw, bushranger's gang name. It is the Australian way afterall... Great job though. Murr …
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@Avoca "True, but you'd have to find it first." If I build it .......? You'd have to find it
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@RNinMunich "...Thinks ... IF I fund the build surely it would be me 'letting' you live on it??..." True, but you'd have to find it first. PM to follow...
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@Avoca Veery interestink! (As the little guy with the German helmet used ti say on 'Saturday Night Live) Thinks ... *IF* I fund the build surely it would be me 'letting' you live on it?? Have you already made any projections of probable cos …
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@Avoca Re your post #24! 'A 50 footer!'?? You guys 'down there' have the advantage of lotsa SPACE to build stuff! Where oh where in the middle of Munich am I gonna find the space to build anything bigger than a model? *BUT*! If I couldThen. …
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@RNinMunich Haha.... infectious init! I'll cut you a deal, you fund my full scale build, and I'll let you live on it over our Winters, for free. Murray.
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@jumpugly Oh No! You've been sniffing wood glue again Jump! More power to your scroll saw. Ciao, Doug
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
Truth be told, that O Scale kit has just that certain beauty that would make a rewarding build. A full scale one is quite a dream. All I can say is...Aim High Murray!!!!!!
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@Avoca I'm with you MurrayWay to go! Cheers, Doug
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@tomarack Thanks, but Facebook(Meta) is one of my 'Top 10" no-go sites. Murray.
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@Avoca Also "river boat"... https://www.facebook.com/reel/985314963999135
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Re: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.
@Avoca Good question, but a very difficult one. If you were the one coming up with the questions of the day instead of the AI, we wouldn't have such high percentages, hahahahahah.