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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: adamD98 on January 31, 2013, 03:40:41 pm

Title: New "ish" to Marine Steam
Post by: adamD98 on January 31, 2013, 03:40:41 pm

Hi all,
 
 Not so new to modelling, however, brand new to Marine Steam, so I hope somebody may be able to help me out here.
 
I have on the way (via a friend of a friend) a rather run down model, which is the Tyne tug Joffre. Now, I'm contemplating making the model into a steam powered model ... this is where "you" come in.
 
Where, what, how, why and  :o How much! :o  ...
 
 So, if you folks could possibly offer me some advice, I would be most greatful to you.
 
Where steam is concerned, I have steam knowledge/experience (on a much much larger scale), just not in model boating, so I'm more than prepared to do a Resto. job on something if that be the case.
 
Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help/offer advice.  :-)

Title: Re: New "ish" to Marine Steam
Post by: steam up on January 31, 2013, 06:39:29 pm

Hope this answers a few questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ9HIUWoBh0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ9HIUWoBh0)

Title: Re: New "ish" to Marine Steam
Post by: adamD98 on January 31, 2013, 06:53:31 pm

Now that is a great example of modelling skills and attention to detail! Thank you for that  :-))

Title: Re: New "ish" to Marine Steam
Post by: ModmanMax on February 01, 2013, 04:38:30 pm

 Miniature Steam in Australia have  an engine which suits the Calder Craft Joffre.
The prices are in Aussie dollars. I believe they have an agent in the UK.http://www.miniaturesteammodels.com/category146_1.htm

Title: Re: New "ish" to Marine Steam
Post by: adamD98 on February 01, 2013, 05:07:21 pm

Many thanks ModmanMax  :-))  Looks a tidy bit of kit from the website.