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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: IKB on April 08, 2020, 09:39:00 pm

Title: Model Marine Plant Questions
Post by: IKB on April 08, 2020, 09:39:00 pm

Hi Everyone,


A few years ago I bought this steam plant off eBay with the intention of fitting it into my clyde puffer, an idea that I am finally getting around to nearly 5 years and one house move later!


I could do with some assistance, I believe I have a Cheddar Marine boiler and believe I know the boss threads in the boiler, but if someone knows for sure before I go buying taps that kind of sort of don;t fit I would be most grateful


Just out of idle curiosity, I would also like to know the manufacturer of the engine, as everyone I have asked so far doesn't  recognise it


Many thanks for help offered in advance


Alex

Title: Re: Model Marine Plant Questions
Post by: mikew on April 09, 2020, 08:06:58 am

Hi
I think you'll find Cheddar used 1/4 X 32 with exception of the filler/safety valve (forgotten what thread that is maybe 26) the engine is a Cheddar "Pintail"


Cheers


Mike

Title: Re: Model Marine Plant Questions
Post by: IKB on April 18, 2020, 04:58:46 pm

Hi Mike,


Thanks for the response, the 1/4 x 32 seems to be right, I have a 1/4 x 40 Me and that is the right size, but the wrong thread, so won't go in, will do  more digging with regards the other thread


Alex

Title: Re: Model Marine Plant Questions
Post by: mikew on April 18, 2020, 05:05:29 pm

Hi Alex


If you look at Clevedon Steam, Jerry does lots of bits for Cheddar models.


Mike

Title: Re: Model Marine Plant Questions
Post by: IKB on April 18, 2020, 05:10:17 pm

Hi Mike,


Yes, been looking through their catalogue at some bits and pieces planning my next build, going to convert my Clyde Puffer model into a duel drive model, full steam or standard electric for those days you don't want the mess and hassle of a steam plant


Thanks for the advice


Alex

Title: Re: Model Marine Plant Questions
Post by: mikew on April 18, 2020, 05:16:09 pm

Hi Alex


Hope to see some pictures, sounds an interesting build.


I'm in the middle of a Kingston Moulding yacht tender, waiting for a boiler from Pendle steam .


Cheers


Mike