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RC steam lever
Hello I have a steam plant to operate my new build but it has a shut off valve I will not be able to control the steam. The company I purchased the plant from doesn't have an RC valve . Ideas on shops I can search for the RC valve. Rick
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RC steam lever
… Harbour, as I have just put three boats in there, all with steam engines. Plus I was thinking if I where you which I am not but if I was. you will need to buy an oil lubricator for your engine, and Clevedon Steam has a lubricator with a th …
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RC steam lever
Hi Rick, did you clock the two videos Danish steam I put on the video section?
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RC steam lever
Hi Gary Thought I would up date you just ordered the TVR steam engine and also the levers for RC operation your help in finding these items has been a great help will keep in contact on the forum. Rick
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RC steam lever
… un and tools and stuff everywhere. Very very realistic, and steam beats electric motors every time, welcome to the club. Regards, Gary.
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RC steam lever
Hi Rick, yes Clevedon Steam is where I get a lot of fittings and stuff from, and another one is Macmodels, plus they sell the TVR1 BB steam engine which I use. if you don't manage to post a few photo's soon, I am sending you a camera for Ch …
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RC steam lever
Rick, it's myself yet again, and having been involved with steam for at least the last FORTY YEARS, I can answer most of your problems and help. Google CLEVEDON STEAM here in the U/K and this guy can help you with all the steam fittings you …
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AIR FOR STEAM
Hello All Thinking out loud when I research steam engines it seams after they are built or after repair they are tested on an air compressor is it possible to set up a model RC boat to run a steam engine with air if so would it be by compre …
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steam water pump
I'm searching for a mechanical steam water pump are there manufacturer or shops that make or show these item's . Rick
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steam water pump
… ile as I imagined you were young and just starting off with steam, at least I got the second bit right and discovered you were of 1947 vintage, easy to figure out as I am from 1946. That was a bit of a shock to the system, anyway I thought …
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Smoke/steam output for models
… moke it was making I thought, "could one be used as a smoke/steam generator". Anyone know how they work, and has anyone tried this idea before. I have just had 2 days without any pain killers, and I'm feeling much better, had a bad infectio …
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steam water pump
… g new tricks. Despite the odds, I have managed to upload my steam engine video on to YouTube and on here, check out videos on this website and you will find it, it's a bit on the long side at twenty-five minutes, but you have to admit it ru …
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steam water pump
Thanks Gary I will look at the steam engine. Rick
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steam water pump
Hi Rick, if you google TVR 1ABB steam engine, you will find a really neat and very good value for money steam engine. I'm afraid this is not cheap and around the £250 mark, mind it does have ball race bearings on the crankshaft. This comes …
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steam water pump
Thanks Gary for the picture I only hope when I get the steam plant I understand enough to have a plumbers nightmare. Rick
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steam water pump
… lve 1/2" bore, and incredibly efficient runs on only 30 PSI steam pressure. The boiler is 3 1/2" x 6" and will run for almost 30 minutes with no water pump, carrying water adds a lot more weight.
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steam water pump
… an oscillating V4 engine. get on eBay and type in Microcosm steam engines. if you use a decent size boiler for your steam engine you should get 20 to 30 minutes run-time. Let me know how you get on. Regards.
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steam water pump
… would suggest you go on to eBay, and then type in Microcosm Steam engines in the search window,this will take you to a Chinese Company who make numerous steam engines, at very reasonable prices plus lubricators and mechanical water pumps fo …
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new to steam
Hello All I'm researching a steam plant to put into a new build and looking at a scratch build Clyde Puffer to put the steam plant in build would this boat be good for live steam if not any suggestions on what might be a better build. Rick
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Paddle Steamer For Sale
… ays that I need to reduce my fleet somewhat ! So the paddle steamer has been put on the transfer list ! Keep in touch Regards Doug
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Paddle Steamer For Sale
… ntrol wooden and fibreglass scratch built Dart Belle paddle steamer for sale. 85cm long, 27cm wide, built to an excellent standard. With purpose built carrying box.
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three model live steam boats for sale
hi, far too many toys, so these three radio control live steam boats need to go.there are servos in the boats for rudder and speed control and they all run off gas. I would like the three to go together has I need the space. collection from …
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three model live steam boats for sale
… and rudders. What are you up to? Apart from sniffing round steamers! All the best, Doug
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three model live steam boats for sale
Hi Terry I want to give steam boats a try but don't know a lot about them so letete get my mate to look at the post and then I won't insult you by under pricing and give you a decent offer, maurice
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three model live steam boats for sale
… to me as well. Looks a bit like a Pinnace? But if you have steam experience, which I don't, I'll 'retire hurt' Good luck, Doug
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three model live steam boats for sale
… they represent very different tastes. BUT, at the price of steamy bits these days, a bargain. Are the boilers all inspected and certificated? Martin
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Steam whistle sound with smoke
… pondering how one would set up and sincrconize a simulated steam whistle. Since I’m not running on steam I could use smoke from my smoke unit and of course a steam sound module. Any ideas as how To do this? My thought was using the RAM shi …
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YORKSHIRE PLEASURE STEAMERS
Just been reading a book on the pleasure steamers that used to ply the Yorkshire coast from resorts such as Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington. The Coronia and Yorkshire Belle bring back memories and am considering building a model of one. …