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Simple Cheap Boiler Water sensor for live steam engines
Hi, I just had a bit of update on the Simple Water Level Sensor. Now you can connect it to a receiver, so it become a plug and play tool. Put the sensor on the sight glass than connect the servo connector to any unused slot on the receiver, …
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Steam Drifter
I know how you feel I am veneering my kit slo mo ,keep going you will get there
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Steam Drifter
Looks an interesting project Terry. Good luck
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Steam Drifter
Can you let me know the beam of the 48’ drifter, I’m pondering repurposing an existing hull as a WW 1 requisitioned Trawler/Minesweeper so would be could to know the distensions of yours.
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Motor for paddle steamer, advice needed
Probably spending more time thinking about this than I should be. Thinking that a geared motor might be the way forward. The MFA 919D2.51 with 2.5:1 reduction seems to be an option. I can get a 6mm pulley to go on the shaft and still have t …
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Motor for paddle steamer, advice needed
Colin, thanks, I was thinking about increasing the size of the pulley at the gearbox end, found a shaft adaptor so I can increase diameter to 5mm, means I can get a 60 tooth 2GT pulley and leave a 20 tooth pulley on the motor shaft. Been ha …
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Motor for paddle steamer, advice needed
Neil, can you tell me the weight and size of your model. My suggested motor could possibly be an 800 or 1000, both high torque and low reving. Also increase the belt pulley size 3 or 4 times on the gearbox and it should help no end. Cheers …
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Motor for paddle steamer, advice needed
Dumas’ running gear set for the Creole Queen has a 60.5 reduction on the motor. Should do the job.
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Simple Cheap Boiler Water sensor for live steam engines
I have one of Dainesh's engine management units, initial experiments are encouraging, I will post details once it is up and running in my Clyde Puffer. But first I must finish the minesweeper...
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Mini Steam/Smoke Generator from Denes Design
One of my friend challenged me. This is the result
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Mini Steam/Smoke Generator from Denes Design
I just connected 5 units in daisy chain plus a servo. Seems OK https://youtu.be/8B75QGmpGUk
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tramp steamer
These any good? https://deansmarine.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/10_20/products_id/365 https://deansmarine.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/10_20/products_id/3446 https://deansmarine.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/10_20/products_id …
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tramp steamer
i am after a photo of a small tramp ship that has a mid section rear hold and aft funnel section can not find anything
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Mini Steam/Smoke Generator from Denes Design
Hi Gents, Here is the 3rd video. I think it is worth to watch all 3. The amount of the mist is pretty impressive plus there is a modulation of the puff-ing frequency and the strength. https://youtu.be/1cYtXva_V2w
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Mini Steam/Smoke Generator from Denes Design
Dear Gents, Here is another video about the Mini Smoke Unit: https://youtu.be/IcAf3WYgfAg This unit has two different modes: - Standalone - From Radio Controller It is able to do the same as the other units with fan etc... Working voltage r …
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Mini Steam/Smoke Generator from Denes Design
Hi Fred, The size is: 50*60*70mm It is 70mm high, but the water tank is 35mm plus the funnel holder is another 35mm. But it can be smaller The fnnel size is 12mm OD and 10mm ID 125mm long plastic tube. Regards Denes
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Mini Steam/Smoke Generator from Denes Design
Hi Dainesh Could I ask what is the size of the unit and cost? Thanking you for your help Fred
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Steamboat Paper Moon.
She looks lovely would be good to see her run again, but I guess it’s hard to find someone who can overhaul it and test the system.
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Steamboat Paper Moon.
Maybe they will let you fire it up n take it fir a spin? If club or you get it floatable?
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Steamboat Paper Moon.
Very reminiscent of "African Queen".
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Steamboat Paper Moon.
Such a shame to see it has been reduced to a static now. A lovely looking vessel
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Steamboat Paper Moon.
Wow what a great model oh wait it’s full sized. Even better. But you could Rc it? My full sized gyrocopter toy
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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
Just to say please relook at my last post as I had to modify it as vids weren't uploading but fine now. My grandson ended up with 4 extra boats for his display, donated by an elderly gentleman who was visiting the show. I'll post pictures t …
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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
Collin you are an example of the best granddad a grandchild could ever wish
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Abergavenny steam and vintage show
Great looking models all of them, and I can easily see it took great effort in showing them. Beautiful exhibit. Congratulations.
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Abergavenny steam and vintage show
What an enthousiasm for such a young man! Congratulations Colin! You deserve a monument!