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boatmadman

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steam engine kits
« on: May 26, 2006, 10:15:51 pm »
having watched my son buy a live steam model at Windermere for half the price of the cheddar pintail plant installed, I got jealous and want one for myself, so I am considering having a go at machining an engine for myself.

I have seen the Stuart Turner site, but does anyone know of any more?

Thanks

Ian
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2006, 11:29:41 am »
I don't mind you'll have a half price. Anyways check these two 'places':

www.jmc.vapeur.free.fr
www.fabrice.bretagne.club.fr

Kits are always cheaper rather than RTR pieces  ;D.
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2006, 12:43:06 pm »
 Hi Engineman- those links dont seem to go anywhere
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2006, 03:03:20 pm »
Quote from: rats on May 27, 2006, 12:43:06 pm
Hi Engineman- those links dont seem to go anywhere

Looking a bit strange  ::)

Let us give a probe in this way  :)
http://fabrice.bretagne.club.fr/Index.htm
http://jmc.vapeur.free.fr/
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2006, 07:21:32 pm »
thanks for that, just need to learn french now!  ???
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2006, 08:56:31 pm »
The May issue of the French Model Boat Magazine - MRB - contains a detailed article with many pics of the build of the Quarz paddler engine. No machining required. It just bolts together. I guess his other engines are the same!

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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2006, 10:20:43 pm »
Those french engines are more expensive than some Stuart Turner castings!
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2006, 10:24:15 pm »
Quote from: boatmadman on May 27, 2006, 10:20:43 pm
Those french engines are more expensive than some Stuart Turner castings!

But surely you'd expect a fully machined engine kit to be dearer than bare castings, or am I missing something here?

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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2006, 10:29:59 pm »
DOH!
Nope its me, been a long day at work, didnt translate the french properly! ???
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2006, 10:30:38 pm »
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2006, 10:32:30 pm »
Quote from: boatmadman on May 27, 2006, 10:29:59 pm
DOH!
Nope its me, been a long day at work, didnt translate the french properly! ???

Hehehe Yep, I have days like that too! :-)

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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2006, 01:37:50 pm »
For those of us who haven't got the skill(!) or equipment to make their own, this company sells engines and boilers separately or as a combo.

http://www.acs-engineering.co.uk/
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2006, 03:34:19 pm »
Quote from: boatmadman on May 27, 2006, 07:21:32 pm
thanks for that, just need to learn french now!? ???
I have no idea about French but I did not meet any probs with navigation  ::). French is not Chinese or Japanese...  I guess you've got a bit overheated after a long working day :D

Quote from: boatmadman on May 27, 2006, 07:21:32 pm
Those french engines are more expensive than some Stuart Turner castings!
NOPE. Stuart products are still the most expensive (and the best  ???) in the world. Bare castings and RTB machined parts can be hardly compared  ::)
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2006, 12:46:10 pm »
 I found this,

http://www.pmresearchinc.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=4


Its a wobbler and the company is in the US.
But the price is cheap enough.
It might be one of those projects to build just for the experience.

Alan
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2006, 03:35:34 pm »
Have a look at:

www.grahamind.com

Nice looking stuff anf very reasonably priced.
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #15 on: May 31, 2006, 04:07:54 pm »
Search for Reeves 2000 and also Blackgates Engineering on Google. They both offer a range of engine casting sets from single cylinder oscillators upwards. Reeves have an on-line shop but you may need to buy their catalogue for detailed info. Blackgates site simply lists what is on offer. Have you decided what type/size of plant you want?
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2006, 11:35:25 pm »
hi, Model boats did a V four engine in 1993 and a v twin in 1988 i think. I have both sets of drawings on paper not electronically. Copies should be available from model boats. Also remembering that marine moddelling also has the rights to the v four and produced a detailed book in the plans catalogue.
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #17 on: September 07, 2006, 03:47:42 pm »
Boatmadman,

Just purchased a set of plans from the site you found, they seem to be reasonable,
will let you know how I get on....

Roy
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« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2006, 03:42:52 pm »
Hi All,  our club has a Cheddar 'Pintail' vert. boiler with twin osc. and gas tank.  It is in as new condition and may have been tested.  We are thinking of disposing of it but would like advice on what price to ask.
Advice appreciated.
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #19 on: September 27, 2006, 04:00:42 pm »
Hi,

Well, I have taken the plunge and bought a stuart twin oscillator set of castings. So far, the machining is going ok.

Cbr900, how are you doing with those plans?

Ian
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Re: steam engine kits
« Reply #20 on: September 28, 2006, 10:54:29 am »
I am doing fine with the plans, I also wanted the semi kit of parts that are available, but they were out of stock I am waiting for them to arrive...



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