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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
6 days ago by Ron (
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What if something needs replacing? Can you get your fingers down in there?
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
6 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Steve, this is like watching a number of pieces of art being assembled. Amazing amount of work going into this. Corker stuff mate!😁
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
7 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Rob,
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
7 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Martin,
Yes it certainly looks like she might be over loaded, however she will still need some ballast... Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
7 days ago by robbob (
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Hi Stephen.
I'm really liking the way this model is coming together. I don't often use the word 'awesome' but I am truly in awe of the skills you are employing to build this fabulous model. Great work as always 👍👍 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
7 days ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Stephen,
Excellent work as usual. Just looking at the photos and all the stuff fitted in place i am wondering if you fit anything else will she stay afloat ? Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
7 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Ian,
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
8 days ago by Ianh (
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Hi Stephen
Oh for the lack of space! Happens to us all at some time! Murphy's Law and he was an optimist I must compliment you on your neat work! Regards Ian 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
12 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Edward,
Yes you are right and I will do something like that in the future. Thanks, I am glad you are enjoying the blog. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
12 days ago by cenbeth (
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Hi,
I know that steam locos have a bypass valve on the water feed pipework to allow the partial return of the feedwater. Would one help with your system? I'm enjoying your blog! Keep it up Edward 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
14 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Martin,
Maybe it is some sort of mad science experiment, haha. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
14 days ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Stephen,
It is great to see you have the engine moving. Looking at that setup on the bench it looks like some mad science experiment. I certainly would not have the patiences to do what you are doing. I would be expecting a big bang followed by no shed LOL!! Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks JB,
Sounds like you sons friends old man is the real thing, making a steam locomotive is a lot of work, I am not even sure if my next boat will be steam powered yet. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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I will take that as a big complement thanks mturpin,
No risk of me leaving this country at present, one year ago here in Melbourne it was 44 deg C and more like a blast furnace out side with a large amount of smoke from bush fires, this year it is wet and cool all ok except the Covid19. Stay safe. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Ianh,
Unfortunately they would be warmed up because of the heat transferring system,(the copper tube wrapped around the gas cyl and separator) pumping water around the separator picking up heat then moving it to the gas cylinder cooling the water and returning around. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Nerys,
I think genius is going a bit far but thanks all the same. 😀 Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Doug,
Stay tunned for raising steam in the future. Stay safe up there in the northern hemisphere. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks there Inkoust,
Some really nice models in the link you put up. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Colin,
I don't know if it is a master class though I do like to do things differently. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Martin I really appreciate your comments.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Lovely bit of work mate. My sons' friends old man's a model steam train enthusiast, (ex Rhodesia) and has a full on engineering workshop under his house mainly for that. It's amazing what you steam guys can turn out.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
27 days ago by mturpin013 (
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I'll be keeping this blog in my library for reference in my next build which is steam powered, so "don't leave the country" as they say, unless its to the UK somewhere near to where I live.😁
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
28 days ago by Ianh (
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Now make enough space around the gas cylinder (Ideal for keeping a couple of Bevvies Cold)
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
28 days ago by Nerys (
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Wonderful bit of work, true engineering genius. People with your ability are few and far between these days.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
28 days ago by RNinMunich (
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Looks absolutely Supercalifragilistic to me Stephen,
but as long as you know what each lovingly made part should do and how it all works together that's good enough for me👍 Can't wait to see her at Chuffing stations😀 Stay safe, cheers Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
28 days ago by Inkoust (
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Beautiful work buddy. Zdenek👍👍👍
(Ahoj Zedenek, změnil jsem svůj webový odkaz na anglickou verzi. Doufám, že vám to nevadí, na zdraví, 🤞Doug😎) 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
28 days ago by Colin H (
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Well shipmate that's another masterclass in miniature engineering, your modelling skills are some of the best I have ever witnessed.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
28 days ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Stephen.
That engine/boiler/gas setup is a masterpiece in it's own right, and that is without that fantastic hull wrapped around it. Excellent work. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
26 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi mturpin,
I tend to have a bit of a love hate relationship with the engineering side of this build, it is all good until testing starts. haha. I believe that well made components will preform better for longer than roughly made items. At the end of the day it is your build and you are allowed to over engineer things if it suits you as long as you are happy with the extra weight. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
27 days ago by mturpin013 (
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Hi Steve I do like the engineering side of things. There is some really precision work there a credit to you. I sometimes think that the engineering part of boat building is the most interesting, however it usually causes issues with weight as I tend over engineer a solution as others have commented, but I like engineering.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
1 month ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks JB,
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
1 month ago by jbkiwi (
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Beautiful job Stephen, going to look great when everything is painted up👍
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
1 month ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Colin,
It's good to have access to larger equipment. Press brake and roller is also quit handy to have access to. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
1 month ago by Colin H (
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Thats a nice setup, I'm green with envy.
I have to visit my old works to use their milling machinery and surface grinder for larger jobs. Both prewar and sweet to use. They also let me use the press brakes and roller if I'm forming stuff. Cheers Colin. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
1 month ago by Colin H (
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Sorry old school, combination mill with swing head over lathe, no cnc all manual on handle dials. Not bad for general work.
I prefer my old little unimat setup for fine detail machining as it has both milling head and lathe . The wife has a unimat 1 setup, for her dolls house work, works well with wood, plastic and soft metals. Cheers Colin. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
1 month ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Colin,
This might be more helpful, a picture tells a thousand words. This is my mill with rotary table including 3 jaw chuck mounted and vice fitted to the table. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Brian,
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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"I have a Chester machine centre" That is impressive Colin, I assume you are talking about a CNC, how many axis?
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Colin,
The machine pictured is what I would call a small mill, the task being preformed is making of 2 mm AF Brass hex. The job is being held in a rotary table mounted at right angels to the spindle. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Doug,
Great to hear you got something out of the post. It will be quite awhile before she gets wet, I want to plank the deck and make the bulwarks before painting the hull and being back working full time means progress has slowed back to a glacial pace. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by brianupyonder (
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well done
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by Colin H (
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Thats a beautiful bit of metalwork, well done, whats the machine you use. I have a Chester machine centre which struggles with fine detail work.
The detail of your ship is coming alive with each session. Well done shipmate, Colin. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Awe inspiring stuff Stephen😮👍
Some good tips n tricks in your blog that may help me with my Danish cutter refurb and conversion. Can't wait to see her underway, you too I s'pose🤔 Greetings to Down Under from Up Over! Keep busy, keep well🤞 Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Mike,
Yes for once I am happy with the outcome. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Some nice metal work there Steve, you should be pleased with the result.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Peter,
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Great bit of engineering there. Looks really nice.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Martin555,
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Stephen,
The rudder has come out great. Well worth the time taken. Keep it up. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Martin,
Yes you are quite right a heck of a lot of planning and work went into that. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Stephen,
There is a massive amount of work that you have put into the motor, boiler and valves and other bits and bobs. She is going to look fantastic when she is finished. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Martin,
Flash steam is more complex than your run of the mill boiler. You could be right about the mad bit, haha. Thanks again. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Stephen,
There is a lot more to steam power than meets the eye. The last three photos look like something a Mad Professor is experimenting with and not a water to steam converter LOL!! I dose look extremely impressive though Excellent workmanship. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
6 days ago by Ron (
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Video! Busy shipping lanes...such a variety too. Where was this? On our next trip to the U.K. maybe in 2022 it must be put on our agenda.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Thank you for the complement Stephen.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Martin555,
Thanks though I don't completely agree that what I am doing is quote "way above my skills" they are simply a different set of skills, you are a very skilled model maker in my opinion. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Stephen,
Although i find steam power very interesting unfortunately it is way above my skills. I am following this blog as i am learning more about steam. Keep it coming. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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So do I Peter & Mike.
You know what they say 3rd time lucky. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Martin.
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3 months ago by mturpin013 (
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I hope it works out for you
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3 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Nice bit of engineering. Hope the results are good.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
3 months ago by Martin555 (
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Nice looking engine Stephen,
Way to complicated for me, but your engineering skill have proved to be excellent and you have made a lovely little engine. Well done. Martin555. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"I'm tempted to cut the top of one of my boats just so I can fasten it back on. Using your design of course."
I've said it before, and I'm forced to say it again😉 You don't have to be mad to build model ships, but it helps! You've just proven the rule Mike👍 Welcome to the club😁 Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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3 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"A 'locked and loaded' indicator would be quite cool though."
You know Rob I've often wondered how you load a locked weapon!? Didn't have that problem with the old Bren gun, just a sore shoulder🤔 😎 👍 Like
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks redpmg.
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3 months ago by redpmg (
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What an incredible detailed build all round - love the mechanism
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Peter,
Yeah around 6 months of spare time in my estimation. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks JB, yeah or a nut case!!!
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks mturpin013,
I like the sentiment, though I don't think it is over the top more what is needed for reliable operation into the future.😁 Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Rick.
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Doug.
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Rob,
Not sure if I would say I really enjoyed making the mechanism though I am very happy I did go to the effort because it is so easy to undo now. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Colin,
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Thanks Martin555,
Funnily enough the mechanism worked without any dramas, I am happy to say it operates smoothly. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Very clever piece of engineering. Must have taken a while.
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
3 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Beautiful job Steve, you are obviously a perfectionist !👍👍AAA stuff!
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💬 Re: Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
3 months ago by mturpin013 (
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That's my kind of mechanism, totally over the top nice and complicated, takes a lot of thought and manufacture, BUT, does the job to perfection.
Fantastic.🤓 I'm tempted to cut the top of one of my boats just so I can fasten it back on. Using your design of course. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Stephen.
Thanks for the clarification. A 'locked and loaded' indicator would be quite cool though.😎 Rob. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Rob,
Nice idea, though the wiring is more for other things later on. I discovered I didn't have any photos of the assembled mechanism and took some yesterday. cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by Newby7 (
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Putting 6 screws to hold the top in place would have been my way.I'm envious of your build and design to be able to hold the top in place.Wonderful write up on doing so.
Rick 👍 Like
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3 months ago by robbob (
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I have one more question Stephen
There's a twisted pair of wires that look as if they terminate on the last locking pin and socket, will this be to close a circuit that indicates that the mechanism is fully engaged and locked? 🤔 👍 Like
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3 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Bind moggling😮
Five star work Steve👍 ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ 😎 👍 Like
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3 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Stephen.
That's a beautifully engineered mechanism, well thought out and executed 😀👍. I would normally advocate the 'KISS' principle if the need to remove the part was on an infrequent basis but I quite expect you enjoyed the challenge of making the locking system anyway. It also follows that with your professional skills in your working life this might be an easy undertaking. Great work....looking forward to seeing more. Rob. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by Colin H (
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Now thats a well engineered piece of modelling, obviously executed by a professional.
Superb fittings and assembly, and it looks like it's going very well. Keep up the great work shipmate. Cheers Colin. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Stephen,
WOW that is quite a complicated system. I bet you had a lot of fun getting that to work. As i have said in the past there is a lot of work that is done in model making that is very rarely seen when the model is complete. Having said that she is really coming along extremely well. Keep it up. Martin555. 👍 Like
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