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Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« on: March 12, 2015, 09:57:38 am »
Hi, New to the forum.
I am completing an Victorian open steam launch from a hull off e-bay.
The hull is planked in oak and has various other hardwoods such as beech and applewood.
I'm sure it is a Lady Jane Victorian launch based on the plans  from Vic Smeed .
The Builder made a lovely job of the build, so i wanted to fit a quality steam plant.
I approached Martin Baylis engineering directly and following my enquiry , a few weeks later a large box arrived.
this had the Kingdon Boiler and the Martin Baylis tripple together with gas tank, oil water seperating tank and pipework including a crankshaft driven water pump.I had sent Martin details of my installation, and everything fitted perfectly.
It still needs detailing but today i ran her in the bath to check ballast and she will certainly move.
I am Fairly new to Steam boats, i purchased a similar one to this last year complete and ready to run, with a Peter Baylis tripple (PB3), powered from a cheddar Pintail boiler.
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2015, 10:11:21 am »
some more pictures if anyone is interested.
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2015, 02:07:48 pm »
Very nice.... I wish I could build something of that calibre
Can I suggest you repaint/camouflage the Huco coupling? it stands out a bit lol
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2015, 02:58:34 pm »
Thanks for the complements.
I agree the coupling is too bright, i will get round to replacing it with a black one.
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2015, 06:06:50 pm »
And your helmsman looks a bit grumpy, or maybe he's having a heart attack - have you just presented him with the bill for the steam plant?  :o

Lovely looking boat though, and there's a lot of us out here who would love to own an engine of that quality.  A short video when she hits the water would be most welcome.  %)

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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2015, 07:17:48 pm »
haha, good one Greg.
I was looking for an old salty sea dog with character and he looks quite suitable.
Maybe he needs a Hat. :police:
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2015, 07:28:42 pm »
Quote from: Beoswene on March 12, 2015, 07:17:48 pm
Maybe he needs a Hat. :police:


Or a cushion.... Perhaps his Farmer Giles are giving cause for discomfort
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2015, 07:38:43 pm »
Actually the reason for his painful expression can be seen  on this video clip.
http://youtu.be/Wzd0RkA-5dQ
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2015, 11:37:04 pm »
Actually he is a lot more suitable than some of the dolls we see used. Where did you get him? He's not one of Bernhard's is he?

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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2015, 08:05:52 am »
Hi, no it's not one of Bernhards , but similar from e-bay. search "dragon in dreams" and you will see.
They are a military scale doll company I think,expensive but some of the heads are very realistic. 8)

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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2015, 04:00:46 pm »
He is probably thinking "I hope this new fangled gas fuel system works, cause they sent me out here without a stoker"
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2015, 12:27:09 pm »
 :-)) :-)) :-))  Great Launch and a super steam plant to,,i think the boat is a River Queen,, Lady Jane whas made by J,Hemmens,,
do you have a Automatic Boiler Pressure Regulator in mind,, http://www.forest-classics.co.uk/bix029.htm   i have them in all my boats ,works super,,
and i allso like the Kingdon boiler style Boiler
                                                                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Crbu_eeNk
Regards
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2015, 01:11:35 pm »
Quote from: Bernhard on March 16, 2015, 12:27:09 pm
:-)) :-)) :-))  Great Launch and a super steam plant to,,i think the boat is a River Queen,, Lady Jane whas made by J,Hemmens .nice video Bot i dont like the umbraco bolt in the boiler bottom plate  ,,
do you have a Automatic Boiler Pressure Regulator in mind,, http://www.forest-classics.co.uk/bix029.htm   i have them in all my boats ,works super,,
and i allso like the Kingdon boiler style Boiler
                                                                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Crbu_eeNk
Regards
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2015, 01:15:23 pm »
Thank you Bernhard,yes I think you are correct,she is a river queen😀.
I may get round to fitting a steam regulator but I've yet to sail her..hopefully she will take her maiden voyage this weekend,weather permitting  ok2
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2015, 01:43:52 pm »
hi ok,,Yes she is a River Queen  i did have this kind of launch 2 times,, and maby ,, take the umbracobolt from the boiler bottom plate  aut,,and use some more looking scale bolt. it will look a lot better i think..


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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2015, 01:54:16 pm »
Ok Bernhard, I will do this. Thank you for your positive comments about the boat, I have long admired your craftsmanship and ingenuity in your wonderful boats. :-)) :-))
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Re: Lady Jane with Martin Baylis steam plant
« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2019, 04:42:36 pm »
Hi Send a .pm...And Have you A Video Where it is in the water
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Bernhard     Here is mine  https://youtu.be/TOSZrOtdVAY
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