Tomo
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Master Seaman · 142 pts
Stourbridge, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Member since Nov 2021
Last online 5 years ago
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Retired worked in engineering want to get into steam power
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Mabel river launchHi Gary Sat and thought about the question I asked is it because there is always one piston over the steam port Regards Mick♥ 6 likes873 viewsMabel river launchHi Gary Thanks for the comments what a brilliant idea in the back of my mind i new multiples could be fitted but had completely forgot about it. I would have to look into how multiples fit together but it woul…♥ 6 likes874 viewsNewbbie on reflectionHi thanks for the reply’s from Dave and Newby7 firstly I’ve found model marine steam on Amazon and will be sending for that. Appreciate Dave’s comments and they are spot on I haven’t divulged my working back g…♥ 1 like537 viewsNewbbie on reflectionHi all now having 99.9 finished my first project it’s time for reflection. I’ve really enjoyed the scratch build but have probably ended up with an unusable boat without modifications witch was a case of my ow…♥ 1 like6 replies1,015 viewsMabel river launchHi all been quiet on the forum of late although been doing bits on the boat when time aloud. I am now calling the project finished apart from two items first as you can see from the photos the rudder shaft is …
♥ 6 likes1,059 viewsMabel river launchCouldn’t resist a mock up of the build so far. Fired up the boiler for the first time it was a bit feeble to start with but got better as it went on I’ll fire it again in the garage then connect to the prop sh…
♥ 6 likes1,165 viewsMabel river launchA bit of advice needed please I’m spraying the hull this coming week do I need to varnish on top of the paint. If so I have some yacht varnish from household use would this be any good Mick♥ 6 likes1,203 viewsMabel river launchThanks for the photos por did you build it from plans and did you build the engine and boiler. As for Mabel haven’t been able to do a lot , glued a couple of bearers to the heat shield to mount the unit to. I …
♥ 6 likes1,272 viewsMabel river launchFound the fantail pictures looks good♥ 6 likes1,332 viewsMabel river launchHi thanks for the words of encouragement much needed at times I’ve been making the rear cabin found this a bit fiddly also altered the drawing slightly to make it sturdier it does have a rock to it when in pla…♥ 6 likes1,340 views
♥ 6 likes1,059 viewsMabel river launchCouldn’t resist a mock up of the build so far. Fired up the boiler for the first time it was a bit feeble to start with but got better as it went on I’ll fire it again in the garage then connect to the prop sh…♥ 6 likes1,165 viewsMabel river launchA bit of advice needed please I’m spraying the hull this coming week do I need to varnish on top of the paint. If so I have some yacht varnish from household use would this be any good Mick♥ 6 likes1,203 viewsMabel river launchThanks for the photos por did you build it from plans and did you build the engine and boiler. As for Mabel haven’t been able to do a lot , glued a couple of bearers to the heat shield to mount the unit to. I …♥ 6 likes1,272 viewsMabel river launchFound the fantail pictures looks good♥ 6 likes1,332 viewsMabel river launchHi thanks for the words of encouragement much needed at times I’ve been making the rear cabin found this a bit fiddly also altered the drawing slightly to make it sturdier it does have a rock to it when in pla…♥ 6 likes1,340 views