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Steam Tug Salvage Prince
I'm thinking of building a model based on the steam tug 'Salvage Prince'. By any chance are there plans or additional photos exist online or in books? The images attached to this post are all I've found so far. Any help would be greatly app …
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A mini steam engine, a dabble in lathe work
Well done on the steam engine. Satisfying when you see it running. As Gary said welcome to the steam side. A small group inside a larger group of boat modelers willing to help when ever needed. Rick
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A mini steam engine, a dabble in lathe work
… there is only a slack handful of folks on here who are into steam. Out of curiosity did you fit an O ring on the piston? Plus an O ring on the con-rod where it goes through the bottom plate would be useful. Please consider yourself to be a …
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
… n reality, an engineer takes pride in how clean he can make steam, (with the exception of blowing tubes which is generally done at night with the bridge's permission. Often we'd change course for a few minutes so the blown soot wouldn't get …
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
Hi Bill, Your steamer work great. There has been some steam generators on the site but it is interesting to see the different ways they are made and the materials used. So I think it will be a good idea to do a Steam Generator build log. It …
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Steam Engine Exhaust Modification.
… idea which in practice works rather well. most people with steam-driven boats tend to opt for a simple single pipe from the condenser which ends up terminated and fastened to the boiler chimney. which works quite well and gets rid of the u …
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Steam Engine Exhaust Modification.
… ack) which boils the condensate and provides a little extra steam exhaust. Consequently, the condensate level does tend to stay below the inlet tapping, especially with efficient modern burners. (Ceramic and the like.)
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Steam Engine Exhaust Modification.
Martin, the exhaust steam from the running engine is piped into a condenser, which separates the steam from the condensate, the steam needs to be released into the atmosphere, normally from a pipe fastened to the chimney of the boiler, By d …
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Steam Engine Exhaust Modification.
… uter and inner tubes ? As you can tell i know nothing about steam engines. Martin555.
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Steam launch advice
… I used on a LBSC 3.5" Britannia only way I could get it to steam properly as we don't have welsh coal Gonna dig around for some plans from Sarik Cheers Ian
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Steam launch advice
… am after some guidance from those with experience operating steam launches. My question is specific to an RC model that has a single slide valve steam engine. Is it a much better option to go with at least a twin for self starting abilities …
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Steam launch advice
Clevedon steam has been my go to for my boiler;gas tank and ceramic burner. Have had very good serves from them. I use Steam fitting UK for piping needs Kennions UK for globe valves. Kennions have a DIY boiler kit they sell. Tony Green Stea …
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Steam launch advice
Clevedon Steam took over Cheddar Models Designs I was a model engineer but can't afford it anymore being on retirement! ( Coppers Damn Expensive) My Springbok Boiler cost me over GBP 1000.00 and that was only the boiler Good Luck Ian
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Steam launch advice
… borate. Buying second hand and fettling it ( installing new steam plant) would be perfect for me, i saw a nice example on a well known website which has a Edgar Trojan and cheddar pintail boiler etc. But was debating over the single cylinde …
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Steam launch advice
… No Problem to these guy's Used them a lot when I built 5" G Steam Locos!
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Steam launch advice
Sure is some of these engines can cost a bit but 'Live Steam' in the USA have some that can be machined out of standard brass etc. The two manufacturers I gave are costly but they do the boiler ceramic burners etc, want to some ideas look o …
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Steam launch advice
Thanks Ian I think steam is a wonderful way to go in building a boat but not for everyone as there is a large output of cash. As i said in earlier post make a list of the costs for everything needed to build a steam launch. Research; Resear …
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Steam launch advice
Hi Rick and Andy, Rick you have it right a twin cylinder steam engine is the way to go! Stalling and hydraulic lock can be a problem on Single Cylinder I have one that always needs a flick to get it running. Suggest you look for some articl …
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Steam launch advice
Hi Andy for the steam launch I would go with a twin as it is self starting .A single needs be in the correct spot to start and if it stops on the water getting it back may cause you problems. I have three launch's and all are twin with reve …
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steam unit
Here's the little steam unit that was in the box of bits I picked up on Monday ,didn't notice until today that there's no chimney . It has a small meths burner , any info would be helpful . Cheers Marky
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steam unit
… erience, but getting back on an even keel now. Ref the mini steam engine; Coulda saved meself the effort (shoulda known with you) You and your mates were spot on. Mark's engine is seemingly certain a Bing. Made by the Brothers Bing (not Gri …
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steam unit
… keep most of my research books in our attic. But most of my steam knowledge comes from friends in local steam group. Cheers Colin.
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steam unit
Here's a couple of photos of the marks on the wee steam unit base as you can see from the remainder of the paint it was at one time blue. Cheers Marky
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steam unit
… an at least get out of bed . I had a closer look at the wee steam unit and it has a very small manufacturers mark will take a photo tomorrow but it looks like a angular capital B and W lying horizontal ,patent Germany . Cheers Marky
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steam unit
… nufacturer that used cast bases. I'll check with my vintage steam friends and let you know. Cheers Colin.
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Paddle Steamer Waverley
… e then. They say that it is nice to feel that she is a real steamship once again. A decision will be taken shortly regarding any passenger activity this year, but if there is, it will only be a few trips in the Clyde area. She will not be c …
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Steamboat races
… o in South Orange Seaport Society in NJ USA, we use to do a Steamboat Only show. Only Steamboats we’re allowed for this event and we had many. There was judging where only the participants voted (could not vote for there own boat). There wa …
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Paddle Steamer Waverley
Youtube clip of the Waverley steaming down the Clyde yesterday (13/08/2020) after her £2M+ re-fit.