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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
… m the gas cut off to the attenuator. 4 dots on the pipe run steam pressure from boiler to attenuator. 5 dots on the pipe run from attenuator to boiler gas burner. Hope fully this is less confusing than the first effort. Regards, Gary.
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… s on the building front, of what eventually will be an open steam launch. If anyone out there in the ether is struggling with the problem of fitting the forward and reverse servo. This set up works really well, mind it did take a little whi …
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Algon, it is always good to hear from a fellow steam enthusiast, as we are some what thin on the ground. please post some photos of your progress as I am very interested in your project. As I don't have any drawings as such, I have opted …
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Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.
… have a diagram of this? I am getting closer to maiden on my steam launch. I look forward to your progress reports!
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… t say that, that's blowing my excuse to not get involved in steam! My brother and I worked on many old motorbikes and cars when we were young, mainly to get them going and I carried out my one and only complete rebuild which was my 1959 BSA …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
For ChrisF, I have found that to date motor cycles and steam powered boats go together rather well, in the fact that a good understanding of the mechanical side of things works rather well for both. If you are a bike builder and understand …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… cal fettling etc. otherwise I could see me being drawn into steam models! Chris
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
GLC I bow to the steam master.Wonderfull work Rick
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Steam Glorious Steam.
… ody to post something, in fact actually anything to do with steam. As that is not going to happen any time soon. I have decided to post a few photos of a rather nice steam launch called Topaz, an Edwardian launch a kit from Martin Baylis, H …
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Steam Glorious Steam.
… likes to pick fault. Despite his vast knowledge of anything steam connected, he always tends to pick fault on very trivial issues. I tend to think of this as nit picking, in the fact he is not happy unless he can find some trivial fault to …
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Hi Ian, I recon I should have guessed the steam plant was Microcosm, as I have bought a few of his engines in the past, and he does have a huge range of extra bits and pieces, as per fly ball governors and a very nice variable pitch propsha …
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Steam Glorious Steam.
… and foremost welcome to this site and the fact you are into steam and all it has to offer. I really like your open launch a very near and tidy installation, nothing looks better than the combination of shiny brass and polished hardwood. I w …
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Ian your man on the steam yacht needs a glass of wine or something. Though the pond police might not like open alcohol on board, especially if he is the skipper. Pepsi?? Be safe out there!
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Steam and mahogany, possibly the ultimate "marriage" (as the French say). Combined with top workmanship - as here - is a joy to behold. My steam yacht here started life as a Kingston Moulding hull of the famous 1911 50 foot Steam-Pinnace-19 …
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Steam Glorious Steam.
… ct me if I am wrong, but most marine power systems, be they steam from coal or oil, if burning correctly, would emit a grey smoke, and not too much of it, except under severe load conditions. The real except is wood fired boilers which smok …
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
… lks. we have recently recovered a 3 metre model of a paddle steamer from a barn. (she looks similar to the Jeanie Deans from 1931) We are going to try and restore her. Are there motors available that will run slow enough to operate the padd …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… or easy-flow, that is the question? I have made a Windemere steam kettle, which will be fed from the bottom of the sight glass fitting, and it will be moved from its temporary location on the servo cover. Regards, Gary.
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… miss, you are going to need some sort of a sump around your steam engine to catch the oil spray when running. Going to send you a PM. Regards, Gary.
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… new information. I never imagined anyone could power small steam engines for scale ship models with coal. Amazing! I don't know how efficient this solution is, but it's definitely the closest to realism. A niche solution for true enthusias …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… answer your question, I would say that yes the majority of steam boat users, are using gas and some have converted to gas, mind the majority of Saito engine users seem quite happy with their spirit fired blow lamp burners, this could easil …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
… ntain a reasonable speed and also maintain a decent head of steam in the boiler. As you are going to run out of water before you run out of gas, it is a good idea to fit a gas cut off valve. To help you save water you fit an attenuator valv …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Alessandro, working model steam is quite addictive, and once smitten there is no going back, although I will admit to the fact it is very expensive, although I did manage to buy both the engine and boiler from eBay at reasonable prices. …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Gary, the world of steam-powered model ships (with real steam engines) is always fascinating and little-known to me. I'd love to see more images of this model of yours. A question, if I may: Will you leave the engine exposed without a de …
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Wow Hermione, that's certainly some paddle steamer. Hopefully you'll get her up and running in the not too distant future
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
… me . . . I already had problems finding space for my paddle steamer (130CM). My wife loves my hobby, but the size has to be suitable for our apartment and hobby room. So max. 150 cm (approx. 60 inches). I hope you have a great time restorin …
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
… nk I'll implement your idea with a conversion in the paddle steamer. With the gears I have available, I have a little too much play. As I always say, you never stop learning! Your Michel-C.
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Wow, it makes my paddle steamer project look small. You will need a gear reduction on an electric motor. I have an MFA 540 size with a gearbox that I intend to use. They can be bought with some serious reduction that gives a huge torque inc …
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
… and I'll look for some previous discussions on paddlewheel steamships and electric motors that might be helpful for your preliminary work. I'm inexperienced in this area, but there are some very good paddlewheel modelers out there.