Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Other Technical Questions... => Topic started by: Tom Eccles on May 31, 2007, 09:33:00 pm
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Evening Gentlemen,
Can anyone help with a little information.
I am looking to purchase a JJC steam sound module for the Mountfleet CRUISER Tug I have just started.
Although the model will have electric power I want it to sound like it has a steam engine. Can anyone tell me if the original (before conversion to diesel) had a reciprocating or turbine engine? and, if reciprocating, was it double or triple expansion???
Many thanks
Tom
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She had a triple expansion engine which was almost silent unless you were onboard, this was and is the case with all steam powered vessels.
LB
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Usually only hear the feed pump clanking on most steam engines.
As previously said, almost silent.
Bob
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Many thanks, I suspected she would have a triple expansion engine.
I appreciate your replies
Tom.
P.S. maybe one day I will be able to fit the real thing, once I can persuade SWMBO to stop wasting money on frippery's like food,heating, clothing etc.
T.
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To help satisfy your query do not wast your time and money. Steam recip engines run quite, they do not make any sound except for a low faint rumble from bearings. I have steam tugs in action and all you hear is the prop turning the water and the whoosh of hot gases coming out of the funnel when a extra burner is put on. I served on a steam recip vessel and I used to frequently go down to the engine room and chat to the engineer standing alongside the engines. We could speak normally with no ear defenders, such a difference from a diesel boat. The only other thing you will hear is the regular thump of a feed pump every 3 secs or so, especially if it was a wears feed pump.
Dave