Welcome back matey! I also saw this plug on ebay and wondered at the time which boat it could be. How did you know it was the Queen?
Charlie
Neil do you have the drawings if not I have a copy of both the Duke & Queen from original blue prints regards Bill..
Neil,
as to your question re 3D printing.
Yes that could be done, even on a small "home" style 3D printer.
At 3mm thick and in ABS, would be more than enough to take the pressure.
I'd do the acetone soak though, it makes the part so much stronger.
If you wanted someone like SHAPEWAYS to do it for you, then you could use reinforced nylon or similar if you wanted.
So many materials out there to choose from.
All the bits could be done that way
cheers
:-))
ps - welcome back
Drawings and a technical article about this boat appeared in "The Engineer" in 1890, you can download a PDF file copy from the link below
http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=06221903006981358267 (http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=06221903006981358267)
http://www.thercmodelboatforum.com/t1539-steam-hydraulic-lifeboat#13997 (http://www.thercmodelboatforum.com/t1539-steam-hydraulic-lifeboat#13997)
once the hull was bolted together a biggish gap could be seen between the two halves on the top of the induction scoop. and so this was filled with plastecine.
and Jim...well...err... he can just get on & do what he does best :-X
Derek
It would seem that the forecastle weather deck on the Duke of Northumberland was quite a full rounded affair rather than squashed down.
It is really poignant to see the remains of such a ground breaking design.
Colin
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Hi Neil.
Going to take a hacksaw with you to bring back a souvenir ?
And this might be handy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables/5/456#tide-details (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables/5/456#tide-details)
As a thought. With a steam powered lifeboat I can only presume that they had to keep the system fired up 24/7. At least with a damped down firebox and a small head of steam. The essence of sea rescue is to be quick of the mark , not have to wait an hour for a good head of steam.
Hi Neil,
Very impressed with the clamps. {-)
ken
Neil,
Yet again some superb work by yourself, along with the step-by-step construction commentary that helps us all learn along the way the processes and techniques you have employed in the build itself [some totally new to many of us] - even allowing an insight when things go wrong.
Watching and enjoying very much.
Kim
Neil.....that is a rather large volume in the Well Deck :o ...In the old image of the D of N.....we do not see any scupper drains from the Well, above water level that is [or unless they are below the rubbing strake?]
Do your plans indicate these?.....as a big green jolly could fill the Well very quickly...
Derek
Neil...In the old image of the D of N.....
Derek
Neil....are these 2 points...the fwd suction and aft discharge of the ''self bailing" venturi system you mention?...if this is the case, would these 2 to be for the engine room? ...or would the engine room space bilge be lower than this?
Or could the scuppers from the Well Deck be ported or plumbed here? [to catch a greater water flow for the inlet/suction]
Hi Neil,
Some are stiffer than others. They're from normal garden 1/2" hoses or from the larger, commercial 3/4" ones. There are several about from Hozelock etc. so it's a case of going to your nearest garden centre/hardware shop and find the loosest! Just DON'T USE THE HOSE FITTINGS! If the pressure is too high they can pop off and that would not be entertaining atall!
I'm on a similar quest to you because I'm playing with a similar problem on an anti-sub trawler tried out with the Thornycroft hydraulic propulsion system in 1917/18.
Good Luck
Tony
Hi Neil,
Seeing the Rudder in place makes me wonder how maneuverable the full size boat would have been, seeing as how there will be no wash from a prop flowing past the Rudder. During your research, have you found any contemporary accounts from her crew of how she handled?
Charlie
It's so nice when 'humans' with courtesy and manners reply in such a way that you can understand what they say and feel they are trying to help, when we seem to be in a world and 'work ethic' of 'I don't have time'. Great contact Neil and I hope they come up with what you want and it helps with the build process.
Keep up the good work and maybe Natasha will get a Christmas card!!
Kim
Goodness ...I sure got the location cocked up :embarrassed: ...............120 English pounds for rail travel to London <*< ...so if you did, you could always call on Liz & Phil to put you up for the night {-)
In OZ, with my Pensioner Card ...I could travel from Wollongong to Newcastle return for $2.00 AUD O0
Yes ...in NSW we have the OPAL card system for all public transport.....add some $ to your card & the computer deducts your fare from the card
As pensioners, we have a $2.00 return fare any where in NSW during one day.......so Wollongong to Newcastle return is $2.00....if I stayed for a night it is also it would $2.00 for the next day return or to anywhere
Sorry to be off thread ....7.00 AM from Wollongong to Central...ride on the Sydney harbour ferry system all day ...best harbour in the World & catch the 5:08 PM from Central back to Wollongong all for $2.00 O0
I do remember the day when ERII opened the War Memorial at the museum