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2 years ago by π¨π¦ Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Well done good start to the build. With steam you will be learning new skills. Firing your steam plant up for the first time is such a high. Mick Would you show pictures of your boiler and engine.
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by π¬π§ GaryLC ( Captain)
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Hi Tomo, and I hope you don't mind but I would like to share this with you and offer a little advice. I am pleased to see that you have your Tony Green steam plant, and I am sure you will agree it is quite basic, but on the other hand, one has to start somewhere. When steaming up the boiler disconnect the silicon tube to the engine, otherwise you will fill the engine with condensate and hydraulicly lock it up so as it won't turn, wait till the boiler is producing steam before reconnecting. An oscillating engine needs lubrication on the two faces of the cylinder and the steam chest, plus the piston in the cylinder so I suggest you fit a lubricator and use steam oil. Regards, Gary. (Besides all that it is looking very promising, keep up the good work, and well done you.)
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by π¨π¦ Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thank you for the pictures. I enjoy building steam boats and do like seeing what steam plants others use in their boats.
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by π¬π§ GaryLC ( Captain)
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Hi Rick, and thanks for that comment which I really appreciate. Stay safe my friend, and take damn good care of yourself. Best regards to yourself and Nancy.
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2 years ago by π¬π§ GaryLC ( Captain)
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Hi Tomo, and that hull is looking really neat very streamlined, and quite racy. Plus, as a bonus, you will have good access to your steam plant through that large opening in the deck. Keep up the good work as you are doing just great at figuring things out. Regards, Gary.
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by π¨π¦ Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Tomo The launch is looking very good. Must say GLC (Gary) has been my inspiration and help with my steam builds. So right to follow his advice. The knowledge he has will be of help with your build.
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Looks Great.
I have a Serious affinity for Steam I completed a Fantail Steam powered Launch. Next is the Mt. Washington which will be Steam powered (with modifications) With the Launch I insert a couple drops of oil into the engine intake before firing up But an oiler is best I also coat the interior and exterior with epoxy to seal the hull ▲
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by πΊπΈ RonH ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Great job on your launch, love the deck.
Here is a picture of my Midwest launch, the original company was Laughing Whale. The motor had a problem and had to make a new one using the kit one as a quite. The person on the boat rotates back and fourth to steal the boat. This model was built in 1985 and I still have it. ▲
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Hi Mick,
I built the Boat from Plans. The Engine was built from a Kit. I think it is important to one's judgment in a build, Sounds like you are on the right Track!ππ I found it is good to take one's time as it becomes very intense when trying to achieve the results that we want. I aways need a step back. ▲
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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I don't believe you need to varnish over the paint.
If you want to clear coat it, you would have to use a clear coat that is compatible with the paint ▲
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Hi Mick,
Looking Good! The more you run the engine it should get better as the valve faces mate together. On my Launch I had to re machine the faces to reduce the leakage thus providing a better seal. Trev ▲
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π¬ Re: Mabel river launch
2 years ago by π¬π§ GaryLC ( Captain)
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That looks really great, you should be proud of yourself and your first attempt. In the future, you could always consider adding a second USE engine, which should make it self-starting
, and as I am sure you are aware the locking pin assures that you can't get it wrong, regarding the angle of the crank-pins on the two engines. Regards,Gary. ▲
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