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Author Topic: The Sun will come out tomorrow.... (Stuart Turner 'Sun' engine)  (Read 47416 times)

benjaml1

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #75 on: April 13, 2010, 04:48:03 pm »
There always seems more to do ( details details) but I'm about 1 week of work away.  I'm aiming for May open day at Cheddar Steam Club... Going to have to design an ergonomic method of launching this 1/6th scale 50 Lb monster... Waiting to test the power unit as soon as it warms up a bit...

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Bernhard

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #76 on: April 13, 2010, 06:03:30 pm »
Looks GREAT :-)) :-))...More photos of the launch..Please..inside to........

Regards Bernhard
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benjaml1

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #77 on: April 13, 2010, 06:47:44 pm »
Not quite ready for detail pics Bernhard, a week or two & I'll be there. I'm just going with the basics this year & add detail over the years. I have your superb models to aspire to... :-))

OK...... Rudimentary wheelhouse, need much more detail & aging... throttle servo is to be mounted inside....

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #78 on: April 13, 2010, 09:35:54 pm »
That's some seriously smart woodwork on that pulpit soory wheelhouse :-))

It's nice to get to work on something this big once in a while- i'm expecting this to roll on and on as you pick up little bits for it here and there.

If you get stuck for bits don't forget we're all here to help.

First thing I suggest- some nice scale rope and deck fittings- Miskin Models and Marten Howes & Bayliss are the people to try respectively- that's who I found to be the best anyway.

Keep us informed with how it's going.

Greg
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benjaml1

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #79 on: April 13, 2010, 10:43:08 pm »
Thanks for the info, I'm struggling to get 1/6 scale items although I have some lovely brass handrails & bollards to fit. Also bought compasses, yes real working compasses at about 1/6 scale from Hong Kong. Bought a batch of 12 so if anyone would on the forum would like one, they're here for shipping costs only....Orrr see you at Cheddar...  :-))
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steamboatmodel

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #80 on: April 14, 2010, 05:06:29 pm »
Quote from: benjaml1 on April 13, 2010, 10:43:08 pm
Thanks for the info, I'm struggling to get 1/6 scale items although I have some lovely brass handrails & bollards to fit. Also bought compasses, yes real working compasses at about 1/6 scale from Hong Kong. Bought a batch of 12 so if anyone would on the forum would like one, they're here for shipping costs only....Orrr see you at Cheddar...  :-))
Can you post dimensions and photos of the Compasses?
Regards,
Gerald.
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benjaml1

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« Reply #81 on: April 14, 2010, 08:51:27 pm »
Quote from: steamboatmodel on April 14, 2010, 05:06:29 pm
Can you post dimensions and photos of the Compasses?
Regards,
Gerald.

I'll go one better, they do all sizes from 20mm to 13mm..... You'll never get lost on the lake  :-))

http://cgi.ebay.com/20mm-Small-Mini-Compass-Kompass-x-12-pc-Luggage-Bag_W0QQitemZ260583547650QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3cabfd6302
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steamboatmodel

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #82 on: April 15, 2010, 12:22:19 am »
Thanks
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Bernhard

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #83 on: April 15, 2010, 07:11:25 am »
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Bernhard

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« Reply #84 on: April 15, 2010, 07:11:25 am »
hi.........here is one in 9mm
                                                                  http://cgi.ebay.com/Miniature-Compass-less-than-3-8-diameter_W0QQitemZ180492427226QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a062fdfda
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kno3

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #85 on: April 15, 2010, 08:38:35 pm »
Wow, is this the smallest available?
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craftysod

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #86 on: April 15, 2010, 08:51:21 pm »
I think this is only my second post in this section.
First was to Bernhard's wonderful boats,but i think this engine looks great.
I do not know the first thing about the running a steam engine or different types,but i must congratulate you guy who make these fantastic pieces of engineering.
I love looking at your work,am very envious.
Mark
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benjaml1

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #87 on: April 16, 2010, 12:06:58 am »
Bernhards work is to what I humbly aspire to....

 I have learned many things on this forum but the one thing that echos through my mind is that Rome wasn't built in a day... I have been at this project since late of last year. Every day I accomplish "something" but always have in mind the next stage. Sometimes things haven't worked out as I had planned & I had to re-step & make changes. Lots of "I"s in all of this but in reality I have used this superb resource of peoples & knowledge. In other words this project is not just mine but yours too...  :-))
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benjaml1

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #88 on: April 19, 2010, 03:00:28 pm »
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benjaml1

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« Reply #89 on: April 19, 2010, 03:35:14 pm »
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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #90 on: April 19, 2010, 03:42:14 pm »
Beautiful work! Looks like you need to do a bit more running in though. Really can't wait to see this on the water- it should shift too with that engine and hull combo'.

Greg
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benjaml1

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #91 on: April 19, 2010, 03:56:06 pm »
Thanks, Yes she's still a bit tight but I'm pleased so far.....  :-))
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Bernhard

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #92 on: April 19, 2010, 07:13:28 pm »
First Class..looks great :-)).....Bot is the gastank big enof?.........

Regards Bernhard
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benjaml1

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #93 on: April 19, 2010, 09:00:07 pm »
200 ml Berhard the largest standard Maccsteam makes ...
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Bernhard

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Re: Nearly finished....
« Reply #94 on: April 20, 2010, 07:06:36 am »
ok..tip top....bot it just look smaller in the photo.......................

Bernhard
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Re: The Sun will come out tomorrow.... (Stuart Turner 'Sun' engine)
« Reply #95 on: April 20, 2010, 09:33:20 am »
Topics merged.  :-)
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benjaml1

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Re: The Sun will come out tomorrow.... (Stuart Turner 'Sun' engine)
« Reply #96 on: April 20, 2010, 12:16:21 pm »
Thank you...  :-))
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Re: The Sun will come out tomorrow.... (Stuart Turner 'Sun' engine)
« Reply #97 on: April 21, 2010, 07:30:00 am »
Just wondering  benjaml1 ...putting ones fingers on the coupling between the engine & the reversing box looks lethal  <*< ....is it necessary to do this to start or was it just a commissioning glitch?

Some brass flymesh could make a scale guard.......  O0 ....Derek
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benjaml1

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Re: The Sun will come out tomorrow.... (Stuart Turner 'Sun' engine)
« Reply #98 on: April 21, 2010, 08:40:03 am »
Indeed, I am going to fit a coupling guard. I should have started it on the flywheel, just being lazy as I only had a few pounds of steam....  :embarrassed:
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Re: The Sun will come out tomorrow.... (Stuart Turner 'Sun' engine)
« Reply #99 on: April 21, 2010, 11:43:08 am »
Have you got any detail of how you constructed the gear box case please


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