Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: sabre on May 08, 2023, 10:24:15 am
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Towards the end of last weel I sent off for plans for the 42" Miranda steam launch from Sarik. Now here's the problem. I have no idea who the go to guys are for the likes of steam engines etc. Fully machined is the way I would like to go as I don't have a lathe. The only thing in my favour is that I have done a lot of stick soldering in an earlier life so I would be prepared to tackle boiler construction.
Any recommendations apart from keeping well away from cheapo imports.
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Any recommendations apart from keeping well away from cheapo imports.
I've always found Jerry at Clevedon Steam (https://www.clevedonsteam.co.uk/) exceptionally helpful.
Mark
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Or maybe something from Chiltern Model Steam (https://www.chilternmodelsteam.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=61) would take your fancy? I have no experience as a customer but their machined kits seem very reasonably priced.
Greg
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I've always found Jerry at Clevedon Steam (https://www.clevedonsteam.co.uk/) exceptionally helpful.
Mark
If you want steam parts Jerry is the person to go too. If he hasn't got it he will make it for you - I have experience of this and his parts are just lovely.
If you want a boiler / evaporator / gas tank then Nigel at Pendle Steam is the man - no one makes better in the UK in my opinion.
The both give free advice which is well worth taking.
Mark
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Thanks for the info gents. Looks as if I have a lot of reading to do. Since I posted this I have discovered that Mobile Marine Models also do a steam launch in fiberglass and it's almost the same length as the plan I'm waiting for. A few phone calls to be made when the ball and chain is not within earshot.