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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: bwmarks on February 16, 2009, 11:45:30 pm

Title: Steam Parts
Post by: bwmarks on February 16, 2009, 11:45:30 pm

Hello,

I'm working on the steam launch I bought on US Ebay. All seems to be there and I've been focused on repairing/replacing the wooden parts. I need to move the boiler and engine a bit further apart. Can anyone provide a  source of supply (in the US preferably) for the basic steam fittings such as pipe, elbows, valves etc. I also need to figure out how to get gas into the tank, and am looking for an electric boiler feed water pump (or manual)

As always, thanks in advance, pictures of the rebuild to follow soon.

brian

Title: Re: Steam Parts
Post by: Bunkerbarge on February 17, 2009, 12:00:16 am

Hi Brian, For fittings I would start here:

http://www.monahansteammodels.com/

Give them a ring they are very knowledgeable and very friendly and helpfull.

For an electric driven boiler feed pump go here:

http://home.earthlink.net/~bfindus/

Title: Re: Steam Parts
Post by: Bernhard on February 17, 2009, 05:56:37 am

hi..---        The wlds system and pumps.....Bill have stop doing it,,,,,,,,,there will not be made eny more

Title: Re: Steam Parts
Post by: Bunkerbarge on February 17, 2009, 08:19:22 am

But he still has some items left in stock.  Talk to him if you are interested.

Title: Re: Steam Parts
Post by: Bernhard on February 17, 2009, 12:18:58 pm

hi......Sorry he dont......i did ordred a system with pump yeasterday,,,,,,,bot he did havent eny more

Regards Bernhard

Title: Re: Steam Parts
Post by: Bunkerbarge on February 17, 2009, 12:45:04 pm

OK thanks for the update Bernard, he's now obviously finished with them.

Title: Re: Steam Parts
Post by: bwmarks on February 17, 2009, 02:30:11 pm

Excerpt from  an Email regarding the electric boiler water feed pump...back to the drawing board...
Brian



"Brian – I’m sorry but I don’t have anymore systems left. I have ceased production due to a lack of orders. Unfortunately the system is ideal for model boats but I couldn’t find an advertising medium for model steam boats.
Bill"

Title: Re: Steam Parts
Post by: MONAHAN STEAM MODELS on February 17, 2009, 06:12:17 pm

I will try contacting Bill to see if there is anything I can do to help him out with his "model steam boat related" advertising for his products.

Nick

Title: Re: Steam Parts
Post by: Bunkerbarge on February 17, 2009, 07:36:00 pm

That's an interesting thought, thanks for yiour help Nick.  Bill is a decent chap, I had a few communications with him last time at work as he is only round the corner in Orlando.