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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: Bernhard on April 30, 2008, 09:18:57 am

Title: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on April 30, 2008, 09:18:57 am

Hi.......so is it nearly ready....1 liter copper water tank in the front.......still neat to hand paint the hull,,,
regards Bernhard

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on April 30, 2008, 09:24:49 am

last photo

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Roger in France on April 30, 2008, 11:05:50 am

Looks very good, Bernhard.

But why is the bulldog regarding the lifebelt so suspiciously? Does he know something the Captain doesn't know?

Roger in France.

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on April 30, 2008, 01:04:13 pm

haaaaaaa ,,yes it can be,,,,,,,,,,,

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: tigertiger on April 30, 2008, 01:09:51 pm

Beautiful boat. :D

Where did you get the figure of the skipper from ? What scale is he?

When can we see her on the water? :D

TT

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on April 30, 2008, 02:15:24 pm

hey,,,,,,,Thanks........ the launch..is a littel over 50 inch,,,,,,,,the figurine,,,i think is ,,1/6.......  from   http://www.brewers-quay.co.uk/    Brewers Quay
T: 01305 777622
i did call them and the send it to Denmark
i have the servo in it,,,bot the sender i miss.....i wont it for 6 channel......so in a month or so i will try it in water....  i have to repaint the hull... this time by hand..i like the look it will get..
regards Bernhard

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: wideawake on April 30, 2008, 09:28:56 pm

Hi Bernhard

What a lovely launch!   It's a real shame that the Proteus kit isn't available any longer.   I have acquired a Wideawake hull (hence my nickname) and would love to have a Proteus to put in it.   BTW it looks as if you've wood strip lagged the gas tank.  Are you having any problem with loss of pressure due to cooling?   I did the same with the tank on the Gemini set up in my Krick Victoria and have now removed the lagging which has helped to maintain pressure.  I'm experimenting with conroled heating of the tank as well.

Cheers

Guy

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on April 30, 2008, 11:48:17 pm

hi.......Thanks.......no i havent have eny problems to now,,,,,,,,,,,,, i have some some copper..from the burner 1/2 around the tank...and the tank is close to the boiler,,,so i hobe it will work ok,,,,,,,,,,,

Bernhard

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bunkerbarge on May 01, 2008, 07:49:30 am

Cracking shots of a really nice launch.  I like this type of launch better than the pretty Laker types and this one looks particularly realistic.

As for lagging the gas tank, as the gas is used and the internal energy is lost through the evaporation process the temperature falls.  This then leads to the rate of evaporation falling and hence gas pressure.  To help combat this you need to try to warm the gas tank via either putting it close to the separator tank or running exhaust steam past it etc.  Unfortunately lagging it wil make the effect worse and you may have gas pressure related issues.

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on May 01, 2008, 12:03:11 pm

hi........Thanks.........yes i to like the used look more..and i try to have this look realistic..ok....i will  maby try take some off the wood off, the gas tank...under it,, so it can get better heat from the copper there come from the burner...

Bernhard

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on June 03, 2008, 12:59:32 pm

HI......Now is the 4 servo in place  works ok,,,and i did a ship wheel to,,,so time to try in water sun
regards Bernhard

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: barryfoote on June 03, 2008, 01:06:24 pm

A beautiful job Bernhard,

I just love the detail work and that engine looks a real piece of art.....Looking forward to seeing her on the water.

Barry

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bunkerbarge on June 03, 2008, 11:37:29 pm

Bernard, this is one of the most realistic launches I have seen in a long time.  I love the detail work such as the lamps and the workbench and the slight weathering effects on the internals.

Very attractive model which will look superb on the water.

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bryan Young on June 07, 2008, 06:10:04 pm

Although this is not my sort of build, I think it is one of the most impressive models I have seen on this forum. Congratulations. BY.

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Reg Hinnant on November 19, 2010, 10:57:41 pm

Hi Bernhard,
Is this a "Diana" hull from the US?
lovely!

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on November 20, 2010, 07:06:04 am

Thanks..... yes ,,,i did bay it from Steve,,,in USA,,,,nice hull it is,,,,here it is on the water,,,,,

Regards Bernhard                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfzrmJbu-FU

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: SNOOPDOG32 on November 20, 2010, 08:41:03 pm

http://hartmanmodelboats.com/HMBDIANA.htm

lovely lines on this hull Bernards looks superb  :-))
ED

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: J.Walpot. on November 21, 2010, 12:01:48 am

Looks very good Bernhard.  :-)) :-))

Regards, Jan.

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: SNOOPDOG32 on November 21, 2010, 06:54:51 pm

What do you use for caulking on the decking planks Bernard looks great !

ED

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Reg Hinnant on November 22, 2010, 03:58:41 am

Also did you purchase the f/g deck and apply the wood on it or did you just get the hull only?
Do you think the TVR1A would be suitable engine for this hull?

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: Bernhard on November 22, 2010, 08:30:35 am

hi........Yes i got the deck to... and to caulking ,,i have use thick black lyt,,,with wax on.. the one i use, when i work with leather,,,,i think the tvra1 can be used in this hull...it is a strong engine...bot i havent try it,,in so big a hull...
                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hHp7e5fzjk

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: SNOOPDOG32 on November 22, 2010, 09:56:14 am

Thanks Bernard  :-))

ED

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: KBIO on November 22, 2010, 10:44:43 am

Hello Bernhard! :-)
Always impressive! O0
When I look at mine, it looks pretty empty compared to yours! {:-{
Thank you to let us share all those brights ideas. ok2 We can only progresse with you!
Cheers! :-)

Title: Re: Steam launch ,,nearly ready?
Post by: kno3 on November 23, 2010, 05:48:22 pm

Again an outstanding steam boat. Congratulations Bernhard!