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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 …
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Live Steam Microcosm P5 Automatic Boiler Pressure Regulator Question
… h of course is what is heating the water and generating the steam. If this does't operate the safety valves on the boiler will lift. The safety valves are there so you can't over pressure the boiler and have it explode. Hope this helps. Che …
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Gulnare steam paddle boat
hi all i need a little help i have recently bought a steam paddle boat called Gulnare the motor was not working to well it would stutter and stop so i have replaced it like for like with a mfa 450 but the out put was not good rpm of the mot …
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Gulnare steam paddle boat
… of the paddle wheel (which will determine the speed of the steamer) depend on the revolutions of the electric motor. If you choose a 10,000 rpm motor, with the 50:1 ratio, you would have 200 rpm on the wheel. With a 30,000 rpm electric mot …
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Coastal Steamers
… https://www.dumasproducts.com/?product=city-of-buffalo-lake-steamer-1270
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Coastal Steamers
Share your coastal steamer. Let me see who did the beer run along the coast. I have a model called Buffalo but cannot find any history of it. I don't know its scratch or kit built but it needs a lot of work. She is 1,65m long with a fore ma …
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Full Steam Ahead
… my wife and it arrived today. The push that made me go for steam was after a visit to a fellow modeller who is a "master of steam" and he showed me around his most impressive workshop and the steam models he had made. GaryLC (Captain) kind …
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Full Steam Ahead
… st congratulations and a long wait for your finally arrived Steam Plant bits. I am guessing that your boiler is 3 1/2" in diameter, and am concerned with regards to the weight factor in a 36" ish open hull. I would definitely suggest a floa …
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Full Steam Ahead
… ce, my new plant arrived a couple of days ago from Clevedon Steam. I did post a video on this forum somewhere...
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New steam plant
Have fun Nickthesteam. I also want to see the developments of the work.
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New steam plant
Evenin all, I have just bought a Clevedon Steam Virgo plant, which, in the fullness of time will be fitted in to a Mobile Marine Models Tollman tug. This is my first attempt at an unboxing video so please be kind and feel free to offer any …
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Simple Cheap Boiler Water sensor for live steam engines
Dear Gents, This is a simple solution for steam boat or steam engine modellers. You can set the sensor to the minimum level of water on your boiler, play with the boat on the water, and when the LED switches ON you still have enough time to …
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Steam powerplant size
Hi Mike, as you are contemplating building a steam tug I have decided to send you a private message. Regards, Gary.
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Steam Drifter
… o one side till next year. So I've started building the 48" steam drifter, just completed building the basic superstructure and am now spending most of today cutting 200+ strips to clad the sides, gonna be a long day lol
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Motor for paddle steamer, advice needed
I’ve been doing loads on the Paddle Steamer, have most of the repairs done, have a few more features to add. Will do an update when it’s finished. Think it is a British Gunboat, possibly Nile. I’ve had to wait for a couple of pulleys and a …
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tramp steamer
cargo tramp steamer Like this?? https://www.shippingwondersoftheworld.com/modern_tramp.html https://iancoombe.tripod.com/id37.html