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coolbumble

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Boat Crew
« on: August 12, 2015, 12:00:06 am »
After trying to find or make a suitable sailor crew for my boat and failed !!
I therefore decided to do something a little different for a change and used these figures obtained from eBay. They are 6 inches tall with movable head and arms . It might be a bit to different for some but I think its fun. So posted some pictures.
The steam unit also has an electric water pump so I have positioned a bright  flashing blue led on the top of the Life buoy post to show when it is running
Op's I see I have forgotten to put the knife in the sheaf of the last guy shown will do !I am renaming the boat Anarchy Patrol !!!

Cheers to all
Ian  :-))
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Re: Boat Crew
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2015, 12:49:34 am »
Well done Ian......that is a very tidy looking build  :-)).......not sure about the grog bottle  ;D ...just sitting there...it might spill over  >>:-(

I see you have a Microcosm boiler feed pump installed [140 RPM?]....what are you thoughts on pumping performance relative to you engine & steam usage?

Derek
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Derek Warner

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Re: Boat Crew
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2015, 01:00:13 am »
Its glued in place cant spill a good brew !
On tests the pump copes very well with the setup.
Ian
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Re: Boat Crew
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2015, 01:31:37 am »
Thanks Ian...is this an isolation valve for an on-board boilerfeed tank?... Derek
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Re: Boat Crew
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2015, 07:32:52 am »
Bonjour Ian,


Great and original idea for the crew of your beautiful launch. I also have great difficulties to find crews for my boats.

Besides this, as I also look for autonomy when possible, and even if I have electric pumps, I prefer mechanical pumps and I am fortunate to have one for my Cheddar Puffin : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnkUssS4HMg (tug not finished, water coming from the pond through a little filter)
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Re: Boat Crew
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2015, 08:50:30 am »
Hi Derek
Yes it is and useful as a "bleed" valve. The water comes from a tube near the rear of the launch and via a filter. The small tap is originally a aquarium fitting .
Regards
Ian
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Re: Boat Crew
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2015, 01:32:08 pm »
The forward member of the crew now completed !!!
Ian  :-)) {-)
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