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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3 and a bit.)
9 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Gas burners, Its science in its own right however you seen to be on top of the issue.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
8 months ago by ChrisR (
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It looks amazing!!! Congratulations.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
8 months ago by GaryLC (
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Yes, I quite like that shade of green also, but I am afraid the can has no colour code. It was from WILKINSON'S and is called Forest Green, and I hope this helps and I tend to buy all my paint there as it is very good quality at a reasonable price. Regards, Gary. (They sell a really good satin black which is ideal for painting a hull.)
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
8 months ago by Peter D (
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Very beautiful work, the detail and finishing makes it.
Colours also very real. What is the code of the green Gary? ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
8 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Fantastic work Gary, looking forward to the first sailing๐
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
8 months ago by xtramaths (
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First class installation, I admit to having three attempts every time!
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
9 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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The Steam Engine and Installation is Exceptional!!
Of course the vessel is outstanding. I have an affinity to Steam Power!! ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
9 months ago by Scratchbuilder (
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Gary.
Stunning work. Keep it up. Regards Bill. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
9 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Gary,
She is looking really good. It is a shame that a lot of your work will only be seen when she is in display mode. Keep up the fantastic work. Congratulations on your promotion to Sub-Lieutenant. Extremely well deserved. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
9 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Gary,
That's quite a collection. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by GaryLC (
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Hi Stephen, this is my current burner collection of spares, destroyed, and experimental burner plates mostly bought in although one is completely homemade, I was trying to find something that worked on my Maxwell Hemmings 4" x 4" boiler, an expensive exercise if ever there was and in the end opted for an adapted gas blowtorch. I shall keep you informed of my progress hopefully not too long before I light the blue touch paper. Regards, Gary.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by Newby7 (
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GLC Not only is your work on the boat great. The posts are easy to follow go into good detail.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Hi Gary, yet another fantastic installation, really professional well done
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by GaryLC (
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Hi Tug, and I also would like to know the exact use of the two water storage facilities, that is the round water tank on the roof of the engine housing, and the square tank on the rear bulkhead. I have tried to find answers to that question as it has been asked before and quite recently. I should imagine it is freshwater for the steam engine and maybe domestic use, as in making tea. The steam engine which would normally be a three-cylinder compound engine would use a lot of water, and would use a condenser on the steam exhaust to produce recycled water, as no oil was used inside the engine cylinders as the lubricant was steam. I will eventually find the answer to this question hopefully through the Crew of VIC 32, the last and only remaining steam operated Clyde Puffer. Regards, Gary.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Gary,
Looking forward to hearing about your tests.๐ Great work. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by Tug Hercules (
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Excellent build.
The green Tank, on the Starboard side of the Stack, what is it for? I believe there are different views on what water it may contain, but from Your perspective, what was the use of this Tank for? Thank You. Tug ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by GaryLC (
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Hi Richard, I just wanted to say it really is not that complex at all. I started with steam back in the seventies and bought a steam plant from Maxwell Hemmings, as I was working in Saudi at the time and had joined the more money than sense syndrome. As I hadn't got a clue at that time I cut up the boat to make it fit as opposed to altering the pipework. Happy days, I think I have the hang of it now? Regards, Gary.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by GaryLC (
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Hi Stephen, yes photo 5 the attenuator come boiler pressure gas control valve, the pipe from the right angle on the left-hand end is the gas supply to the burner, the boiler steam pressure is on the right-hand end, and the remaining tapping is to the gas cut-off valve to the left of the photo. That is the one problem which I was never very happy about the fact that the gas canister is at one end and the burner at the other.
The two burners, the ceramic one is the original, the other with the plate full of holes with a wire gauze behind it is the new and hopefully more efficient and quieter offering from Clevedon Steam. I shall do some testing on both and let you know the results. Yes, you are right that is a huge block of script and needs to be in paragraphs or something. Regards, Gary. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by Richard7 (
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Hello Gary, what a superb model, l am blown away with the steam power unit. I am happy to admit this engineering is way beyond my capabilities, but l will follow the progress and eventual first sailing.
Great photos by the way, Richard ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 3.)
10 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Gary,
Looks great, very neat instillation. In photo no5 there is a copper line running along touching the Aluminum plate, I am guessing this is the output from pressure regulating device or attenuator to the gas burners? Your 2 burners look different one looks like my old Cheddar steam ceramic burner while the other one doesn't have the ceramic bit. Great progress. ๐ Only one criticism, with such a large block of text it becomes difficult to read (for me) without some gaps in between. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
10 months ago by Martin555 (
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Awesome installation Gary.
I am enjoying this build log. Keep it coming. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
10 months ago by GaryLC (
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Colin, note the homemade steam spreader at the top of the chimney, for a more even output of condenser exhaust steam. Gary.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
10 months ago by GaryLC (
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Hi Colin, and thanks for the positive comment, much appreciated. With regard to your steam plant and choice of the hull, I reckon the minimum size would be around 48" mark, as that is a heavy-weight steam plant. Tugs in general tend to be almost flat bottomed, good for a lower sense of gravity and wide in the beam. A fiberglass hull would make sense as no ribs, bulkheads, or keel to worry about. In an ideal world, a one-piece central superstructure that also carried the masts, as mine does is worth thinking about. I also have thought that converting to butane/propane gas using a purpose-made ceramic burner, which is available for the Babcock boiler would be safer and more efficient. The much easier solution would to go for the open launch and show off your nicely painted and polished steam plant. Please let me know which road WE are going down. Regards, Gary. (My tug by Mobile Marine, Marian Bell'e measures 39" x 10" and is quite heavy.)
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
10 months ago by Colin H (
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Gary, superb explanation and pictures.
I am currently trying to work out what size Hull I need for my Stuart Babcock 500 boiler and Sun motor. Do you think a 4 foot tug Hull would be okay. Cheers Colin. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
10 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Lovely explanation Gary,
I like the outside the box thinking for your drive system. Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
10 months ago by Scratchbuilder (
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Gary.
An excellent Episode 2. This is just like a good thriller on the TV. Your work is first class and in reality simplicity in itself in terms of what you have achieved in the restricted space. I know very little regarding steam power and find this really interesting. Very self explanatory photographs. Great work,keep it up. Regards Bill ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
10 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Great looking set-up Gary, nice drive solution๐๐ Engine's a beauty.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
10 months ago by Newby7 (
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GLC You bring steam alive in finding a way to get power from the engine to the prop. Look foreword to watching this build.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer.
10 months ago by Newby7 (
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It will be worth watching this blog GLC.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer.
10 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Gary,
Great to see you have started a build log, and I am looking forward to more updates. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer.
10 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Gary,
I think you have made the right decision to be a build log. I will be following your progress. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer.
10 months ago by Colin H (
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Gary, intrigued by your idea and will be following closely.
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๐ฌ Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer.
10 months ago by Scratchbuilder (
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Gary.
Looking forward to this build. So far so good.Be interesting to see the engine position build as you describe. Regards Bill. ๐ Like
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