Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: steam up on November 20, 2014, 06:57:38 pm

Title: Launch works at last
Post by: steam up on November 20, 2014, 06:57:38 pm

After lots of trials I had a good day out today with the latest project. The burner was the first problem the ceramic insert was cracked which caused flame out in the bango. This was replaced with a metal mesh and brass pepper pot burner.
The second issue was a one of timing of the engine now sorted.Finally the home made prop was just not up to the job so the burner and hammer came out to improve matters.
I am sure that performance can still be improved  but at least I have something to work with now.  :-))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrQGpy6xvXI&list=UUFuUhc86L6pHMibb0Bzyw6Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrQGpy6xvXI&list=UUFuUhc86L6pHMibb0Bzyw6Q)

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: xrad on November 21, 2014, 07:36:08 pm

that is great! Good to see her running about. What is your prop size/pitch?

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: derekwarner on November 21, 2014, 07:43:27 pm

 %) ....and she sounds great  :-)) .....Derek

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: steam up on November 21, 2014, 11:36:56 pm

The diam. is 3" the pitch well ? :embarrassed:

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: xrad on November 22, 2014, 03:14:25 pm

thanks. what does she weigh?  and overall length?

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: KBIO on November 22, 2014, 10:17:23 pm

Lovely! Congratulation  Steamup! :-) She looks nice on the water. :-))
Just one thing: it looks like the steam is still coming out when the launch is at "STOP" position.
Am I wrong?
Regards.
 ok2

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: steam up on November 22, 2014, 11:21:50 pm

The model is fitted with a Kitchen rudder this allows the engine to run and the model to stop,turn and run astern .

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: KBIO on November 23, 2014, 09:44:52 am

Hello!
I forgot! :embarrassed: You are absolutly right!
Cheers! :-)

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: GAZOU on November 23, 2014, 10:39:38 am

 :-))

This pair of forceps allowed you to give birth to a beautiful project

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: steam up on November 23, 2014, 12:24:56 pm

The wife made the same comment lol. %%

Title: Re: Launch works at last
Post by: Landlocked on December 03, 2014, 03:49:38 am

Looks great! Turns well inside it's length. The Kitchener rudder is on my list to build one day.


Congrats
 
Ken/Landlocked