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firedup

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First run on steam
« on: August 05, 2010, 01:01:19 pm »
I could not resist taking advantage of the wife going out shopping leaving me to run wild in the house this is the result:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkOU13DczoU
It leaks steam all over the place so the pressure fell quickly this linked to a safety valve which is not doing as it should but I am still very pleased with the progress so far.
A big difference between running on air and steam so much more alive.
 
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benjaml1

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2010, 03:18:21 pm »
Excellent....  :-))
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firedup

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2010, 07:00:24 pm »
Now with a new regulator which I made using a design posted on another forum.
Update on using the cooker for a heat source I melted one of the control knobs!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNSuMjkFRzM
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kno3

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2010, 08:46:12 pm »
The ability to run slow is proof of good workmanship on your engine. Very nice!
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firedup

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 05:00:59 pm »
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steamboatmodel

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2010, 02:01:45 am »
Looks great, I notice in the last video you are running in the shop, are you banned from the kitchen "using the cooker for a heat source I melted one of the control knobs!!!!!"
Regards,
Gerald.
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firedup

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2010, 11:15:14 am »
I think it might be a good idea to wait until I finish the burner!
I thought it best to claim no responsibility instead said that it was the result of a too large frying pan  {-) {-).
Wife just shook her head and walked away <*< <*< <*< <*<
Mark
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firedup

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2010, 07:11:24 pm »
Wife at the Bingo so back in the kitchen %%
Plat still has some work to do but progress has been made.
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gyronuts

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2010, 08:10:44 pm »
two first runs in the last two weeks. The Hemmans Yorkdale plant and the Cheddar Kompact.  Photos of the Kompact. Video to come. Bill
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firedup

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2010, 08:25:53 pm »
Love the jumper on the action man the boat looks full size well done fab :-)) :-)) :-))
Mark
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gyronuts

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2010, 08:36:11 pm »
I purchased the boat ready to run from a forum member so cannot take any praise for the action man.He definately looks the part. video attached at http://www.youtube.com/user/gyronuts#p/a/u/0/VIrkOgc2ZIw
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Bernhard

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2010, 08:46:38 pm »
Super  :-))...look so real.............. is it a River queen boat........... and is it made of wood?

Regards Bernhard
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gyronuts

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2010, 08:51:59 pm »
GRP hull. We need to ask "boatmadman" for more details. Bill
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KBIO

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2010, 08:57:34 pm »
Hello!
Very nice launch, Gyronut! Sails perfectly and looks easy to manoeuver ! :}
What kind of propeller do you have? This launch must 3' long isn't it?
Cheers! :-))
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steamboatmodel

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2010, 03:49:42 am »
It looks very well proportioned, so many mine included end up with the engine and boiler overwhelming the boat.
Regards,
Gerald.
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Bernhard

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2010, 10:46:27 am »
Hi...........I did like that ide with the working Captain....so  i have to give it a try ,,,....Cut down a Actionmans legs and body so he get the right size,,,,he have real leather boot on...

Regards Bernhard

                                        
                                         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HNAjE2CeVI
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kno3

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2010, 11:52:22 am »
Those glasses are way cool! Great job Bernhard!
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steamboatmodel

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #17 on: August 31, 2010, 02:53:59 pm »
Another example of a well proportioned boat. I am going to have to buy a waterproof keyboard.
Regards,
Gerald.
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firedup

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #18 on: September 07, 2010, 10:30:07 pm »
Started to connect up the steam pipes so far so good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr1HPlVLBYs
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firedup

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2010, 02:15:22 pm »
Placed the plant in the launch and tried it out pleased with the result so far.
Issues to be resolved include:
cooling of Gas tank
location of water tank
Using condensate to warm gas perhaps
make a some more fixtures and fittings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLMWGrIGjHA
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kno3

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Re: First run on steam
« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2010, 07:55:39 pm »
Works and looks great!
An easy way to keep the gas tank from cooling down too much is to have it close to the boiler/burner or condenser.
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