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What other types of models do our members build/refurb?
Amazing work! Could you make me a set for my Windemere steam launch? Sculptures are great, you are a man of many talents!
by Nickthesteam · 3 years ago
26 Jan 2023
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What other types of models do our members build/refurb?
Nice steamers. Polly want a cracker
by Len1 · 3 years ago
26 Jan 2023
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What other types of models do our members build/refurb?
Very Nice Steamys, Nick Trev
by pressonreguardless · 3 years ago
26 Jan 2023
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What other types of models do our members build/refurb?
Mainly steamy stuff, but also I have a 3d printer, a cnc router, a laser engraver a small lathe and a small milling machine. I know they are not models, but I still get wndless hours of fun 'playing' with them, and they do produce models. A …
by Nickthesteam · 3 years ago
26 Jan 2023
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What other types of models do our members build/refurb?
… from scratch and still have a 3 1/2" gauge 1/18 scale live steam Shay locomotive from a design by Kozo Hiraoka. 1/48 scale 3 foot narrow gauge electric trains. No longer into this A 1/24 scale tug boat based on Dwight Hartman hull and desi …
by Len1 · 3 years ago
25 Jan 2023
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What other types of models do our members build/refurb?
Nickthesteam, I’ve some CAD drawings for the laser cutting and the buttons. Each button has a thin piece of wire underneath, along with an RGB pixel. The button wires connect to TTP223 touch sensors going back to the Arduino mega. So each b …
by fireboat · 3 years ago
25 Jan 2023
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What other types of models do our members build/refurb?
… for me, I think my reactions are too slow, I will stick to steam boats! The Arduino telephone looks fun, are there drawings available? I have several Arduinos kicking about, I could make good use of one....
by Nickthesteam · 3 years ago
24 Jan 2023
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Lead strip alternatives?
As Nickthesteam has suggested using shotgun shot is a way to adjust the ballast you need. I put the dry shot into individual socks that I place in the boat and move them around until I find an optimum weight and location for them. Mark the …
by Len1 · 3 years ago
22 Jan 2023
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Re-maiden Voyage. (Successful)
… hat is the 3D software that you use? By the way i like your Steamies. Thanks, Trev
by pressonreguardless · 4 years ago
16 Jan 2023
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The Wee Nip Short Kit From Sarik Hobbies
Nickthesteam. Thank you for the information. Very interesting.
by firefighter · 4 years ago
13 Jan 2023
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Free Christmas Prize Draw!
… Starboard, Back or Stop her. And if upon my Port is seen A Steamer's Starboard light of Green, I hold my course and watch to see That Green to Port stays Clear of me. But when both lights you see ahead "Port your helm" And show your Red.
by Nickthesteam · 4 years ago
13 Jan 2023
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Free Christmas Prize Draw!
… a very large pool to sail in. I will be bringing one of my steamboats. So if your there look for me with my Port and Starboard socks. Steve Thank you again. RonH
by RonH · 4 years ago
11 Jan 2023
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Has anyone built MV Aorangi? Largest and fastest ship in 1924
… , Suva and Honolulu. Aorangi was owned firstly by the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand. Later she was used as a troop ship in the 2nd World War. That is where my interest has come from because my father was shipped out on this troop …
by DuncanP · 4 years ago
10 Jan 2023
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Panart?
… o the wooden construction, the model can be equipped with a steam engine with only a few modifications. Best regards Michel-Claude
by Mike Stoney · 4 years ago
9 Jan 2023
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Wanted
Steamer, I'll have to check, but I think that I still have a Taycol Standard motor amongst my bits and bobs. I'll check and get back to you if you haven't already got something sorted. Will
by Madwelshman · 4 years ago
8 Jan 2023
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Free Christmas Prize Draw!
… 152 Lauriem leobluebird merchant67 morningcalm neilw Nickthesteam Peejay Peter47 pressonreguardless Raggie RichardE Rogal118 Rogerdotcom RonH SimpleSailor Stour-boy TonyAsh ==== As an aside; postage isn't free - so it's with the great help …
by fireboat · 4 years ago
1 Jan 2023
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Storage
… (3 finished 2 boxed yet to build), Office/ Hobby Room? (2), Steam Engine in my Bedroom. Work rotates between the basement(workshop) and Office Yes, I am not Married At least my Harley is not in my Living Room, did consider it Trev
by pressonreguardless · 4 years ago
19 Dec 2022
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Looking for a Maxwell Hemmens catalog with the Lady Jane hull in it.
… incredible engineer, who manufactured a very wide range of steam-powered machines, from traction engines to trains, mill and beam engines, and of course marine engines, he made two V fours the Caton, and the Max4, now both of these are wor …
by GaryLC · 4 years ago
5 Dec 2022
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Looking for a Maxwell Hemmens catalog with the Lady Jane hull in it.
… en. I would also like to know if the boat was sold with the steam plant and without the steam plant. Looked online and could not find a answer
by RonH · 4 years ago
5 Dec 2022
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Additional items I picked up last Sunday along with the Maxwell Hemmings Lady Jane launch
… h this type as my other displacement lubricators hang off a steam line. would anyone have the part number for this Lubricator? Going to be fun getting all working and hunting for a couple of parts.
by RonH · 4 years ago
4 Dec 2022
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Questions on identifying the make of the engine, make of boiler and the make of the fuel tank. And w
… ommend a hydraulic test is carried out on the boiler before steaming, you can't be too careful. A local model boat club or model engineering society should have the required facilities for such a test...
by Nickthesteam · 4 years ago
1 Dec 2022
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Questions on identifying the make of the engine, make of boiler and the make of the fuel tank. And w
I picked up some steam items from a person who father passed several years ago and wanted to sell some of his hobby items. I purchased some and have some questions. Questions on identifying the make of the engine, make of boiler and the mak …
by RonH · 4 years ago
1 Dec 2022
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Questions on identifying the make of the engine, make of boiler and the make of the fuel tank. And w
… he boiler was fired by a ceramic burner. Jeremy at Clevedon Steam will be able to supply parts and info... http://clevedonsteam.co.uk/
by Nickthesteam · 4 years ago
29 Nov 2022
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Questions on identifying the make of the engine, make of boiler and the make of the fuel tank. And w
Looks like a Cheddar Models Puffin plant. Clevedon Steam is run by an ex Cheddar engineer and carries plenty of spare parts. https://youtu.be/z0xp9cNVcWU
by Nickthesteam · 4 years ago
29 Nov 2022
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raf arero kits tender plans
… e friendly ness of people with boats my other hobby is live steamers and it isn't so sociable as it used to be full of plonk it downers now
by Stephen T · 4 years ago
7 Nov 2022
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An exceptionally nice looking V twin.
… now have a degree in plumbing. The engine is from Chiltern Steam Models, and comes in kit form, and was reasonably priced everything considered. They also make an electric boiler for static engines so as no gas or fumes indoors, at half th …
by GaryLC · 4 years ago
3 Nov 2022
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An exceptionally nice looking V twin.
just googled this manufacture and the steam engines look very nice. In the States and I did not see anything on shipping to the States. Wish there was someone i the States that would carry this line. Thank you for the info
by RonH · 4 years ago
3 Nov 2022
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Building the Highlander Clyde Puffer.
… as Vital Spark. These two are the last of the coal-burning steam-engined Puffers, the others have all been converted to diesel engines. These two were both built in England for the Royal Navy in the early 1940s. The VIC which is not a norm …
by GaryLC · 4 years ago
31 Oct 2022

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