Topic: Anyone got an Anton engine / plant? (Read 15270 times)

Underpressure · « **on:** January 05, 2010, 02:14:34 pm »

I have just been looking at the Anton web page, there are some really nice looking plants and engines on there, the Quartz has really taken my fancy, it must be a little jewel of an engine.

Oh dear, that's another on the wannawanna list, right next to the Monahan Sparrow.

Anyone got an Anton?

Neil

kusuchi · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2010, 10:15:56 pm »

I have the Anton Crystal.

Underpressure · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2010, 10:24:40 pm »

WOW! I don't know which I prefer, the engine or the scenery

What do you think of the engine? They look very well made, but that's just from the photos.

Neil

kusuchi · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2010, 11:26:38 pm »

Quote from: Underpressure on January 05, 2010, 10:24:40 pm

WOW! I don't know which I prefer, the engine or the scenery

What do you think of the engine? They look very well made, but that's just from the photos.

Neil

Thanks Neil,

Marten, Howes & Baylis offer the option of either the Quartz or the Crystal in both Topaz and Der Seekadett. Don't know about you, but that's a good enough recommendation for me!

Here is the Crystal with the M,H & B boiler in Topaz. The other pictures were taken when I had it out of the launch for a routine cleaning.

and with a watch for scale:

I'm extremely happy with mine, it runs like a sewing machine, has never given me any problems, and is more than capable of pushing Topaz through the water at substantially greater than scale speeds! The quadrant smoothly and seamlessly moves the engine from forward to reverse, and the throttle control is very responsive. Most importantly, to me, it seems to be very solidly engineered. It takes the high RPM's and rapid changes of direction my 10 year old son subjects it to in it's stride, (although I do my best to moderate his actions in this regard

).

It is, however, no PB3! That engine can make the much heavier Seekadett move like a Flash Steam Hydroplane!

Bernhard · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2010, 07:31:10 am »

Hi...I have a Anton to,with waterpump..,,,Just a first class engine,,,run and work like a champ..the water pump to,,the engine is very powerfull can take very high RPM's,to
run real powerfull on 20-30psi....and silent to....all in all...great.........

Underpressure · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2010, 08:15:25 am »

Thanks guys.

Yes of course the MH&B recommendation pretty much says it all. I am looking at the Quartz at present, as I have a hankering some something smaller. I already have one large tug with a Cheddar V4 installed and I would really like a couple of smaller steam boats. I think it might be fun to try and squeeze a Quartz into a puffer, maybe Sealight.

Anyway, sounds like you guys are more than happy with your engines which is the best recommendation of all.

Neil

pipercub1772 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:41:28 pm »

hi ,great looking engines would love to have one,bernhard you have some great looking steam fittings on yours where do you get them from not found any in england.by the way don't you just love those fake rolex/s

Bernhard · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2010, 06:26:49 pm »

Hii,,Thanks..i got them from John Coleman, http://stores.ebay.com/The-Steam-Chest?_rdc=1 you can get a better price if you contakt them by email............

Regards Bernhard

kusuchi · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2010, 03:20:47 am »

Quote from: pipercub1772 on January 06, 2010, 05:41:28 pm

hi ,great looking engines would love to have one,bernhard you have some great looking steam fittings on yours where do you get them from not found any in england.by the way don't you just love those fake rolex/s

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The manufacturer and authenticity of the watch is irrelevant. The purpose of the photo is to illustrate scale.

Bernhard · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:19:51 am »

http://www.kramer-steam.ch/ger/exclusive/cristal/cristal.html

Underpressure · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2010, 02:40:11 pm »

SWEET.

Peewee · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2010, 09:54:59 pm »

Silly question, Whats the difference between the Anton and the Kramer as they both look the same and have the same name. eg the cryslal

cheers

MONAHAN STEAM MODELS · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2010, 11:54:11 pm »

That's not a silly question at all.

Kramer is a dealer for Anton so they are the same engine.

KBIO · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2010, 09:08:42 pm »

Good evening!
I have the Turquoise!

Runs "roundly" a 130mm x blades

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I wish I have the "Amethiste" one day, but he does not manufacture them any more. May be second one = I hope!
Cheers.

kno3 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 14, 2010, 12:45:57 pm »

Nice engine. What are the bore and stroke?

KBIO · « **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2010, 06:35:33 pm »

Hello KNO3!
I don't know stoke & bore but total cc is 6.7cc! And he does not do it for the time being.But w/ him, you never know!

Cheers!

JJS · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2010, 12:01:40 am »

Hi,

First test run of my Anton steam plant to be built in "der seekadett", last saterday, runs very well.

JJS

derekwarner · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2010, 07:19:28 am »

Very nice JSS

....is that also an Anton V71 gas pressure reducer & a V?? pilot next to it?? .....& that

long gas tank.......who made this? .......Derek

Bernhard · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2010, 12:15:36 pm »

Great............

...the cristal............is just a great enginen,,,,,,is the boiler from Anton to?..........what size is it,,,,,,,,,,

Regards Bernhard

JJS · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2010, 12:19:12 pm »

Hi derek,

Yes it is the V70 Gas shut off valve and V72 double membrane gas regulator. It is the steam plant for the Der SeeKadett from MH &B. The boiler and gas tank are MH&B. Some more pictures with new oiler fiitted. (sorry for poor quality iphone pictures but my camera broke down). I only made two runs upto now with the plant, i have not yet a good impression if the V72 works well.

regards

JJS

JJS · « **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2010, 12:27:18 pm »

Boiler volume is 1,2 Liters, Usable capacity 1 Liter according to the boiler certificate, following the running instuctions i could not fill it up more then about 800cc

kno3 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 16, 2010, 02:36:28 pm »

Very nice steam plant. I guess the boiler is made by MH&B?
And is that a Niggel oiler? It looks familiar

TerryG · « **Reply #22 on:** November 02, 2010, 10:52:46 am »

Just did the first test run on new Crystal steam plant, what a superb piece of engineering, it runs as good as it looks and that is indeed high praise.

I appreciate it is expensive, but in my opinion this is one of the rare cases where you get what you pay for. Excellent.

Terry

steamshed · « **Reply #23 on:** November 02, 2010, 04:18:48 pm »

Hi Terry
Nice to see your comments on the Anton, I've ordered the Jade, delivery Jan
Really looking forward to it now

Mike

Meyer · « **Reply #24 on:** June 11, 2011, 09:37:29 pm »

Quote from: Underpressure on January 05, 2010, 10:24:40 pm

WOW! I don't know which I prefer, the engine or the scenery

What do you think of the engine? They look very well made, but that's just from the photos.

Neil

Hi Ihave one Anton Cristal with the mechanical pump, it arrive fri 1oth March, but arrived with all fittings but on flywheel, so I'm now waiti ng on Fabrice to send me one, I got mine direct from him,
the qua;lity is outstanding, will post photos soon as I get flywheel, regards Roy

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Underpressure

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Underpressure

kusuchi

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Underpressure

pipercub1772

Bernhard

kusuchi

Bernhard

Underpressure

MONAHAN STEAM MODELS

KBIO

kno3

KBIO

JJS

Bernhard

JJS

JJS

kno3

TerryG

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