Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: Engineman on April 10, 2006, 05:29:22 am

Title: My Steam Project
Post by: Engineman on April 10, 2006, 05:29:22 am

Here is a picture (recent condition) of my steam engine which was especially designed to drive a picket boat. To be honest it is not exactly determined yet about the prototype (i.e. the boat).

Title: Re: My Steam Project
Post by: rats on April 10, 2006, 11:02:41 am

 What a beautiful engine ! is it scratchbuilt ?  I have always wanted to build one for myself but dont have the equipment and its a long time since i last used a lathe !
     rats

Title: Re: My Steam Project
Post by: John W E on April 10, 2006, 07:41:46 pm

Hi ya there Engineman - is this a fifty pence piece in Russia ??? - I noticed the Stephenson's reversing link eccentric cam as well.   This is a true credit to your craftsmanship mate.


Aye
Bluebird
John E

Title: Re: My Steam Project
Post by: Engineman on April 10, 2006, 08:13:11 pm

Hi BLUEBIRD, hi RATS

Many thanks for your compliments mates.
Yep, it is 50p coin not in Russia for sure but it was found in my pocket? ::) occasionally. I decided to put it aside as it will be more recognizable here rather than any other piece to 'feel' the size of the engine.
I have made a new crankshaft (more rigid), bearings, connection rods etc. and only then reached the Stephenson link...To be continued.

Title: Re: My Steam Project
Post by: MCR on April 11, 2006, 11:13:43 am

Love the photo Engineman could you give more information on the build?

Title: Re: My Steam Project
Post by: Engineman on April 11, 2006, 12:24:05 pm

Quote from: MCR on April 11, 2006, 11:13:43 am

Love the photo Engineman could you give more information on the build?

Hi there MCR,

This particular engine was designed and launched in production by myself as it was mentioned before to be a part of naval picket boat model propulsion system. The main idea of the design was to make the engine to be similar looking as much as possible to full-scale launch engine. It is typical marine engine with 12mm bore and 16 mm stroke. Totally made of stainless (nickel) steel and bronze.
Cheers,
Engineman

Title: Re: My Steam Project
Post by: boatmanic942 on May 07, 2006, 06:36:33 pm

WONT BE THAT CLEAN IF IT DOSE GO IN A BOAT LOL