I like the brass, it sets off the gorgeous woodwork.
Jerry C.
Thanks Jerry
Well its definitely going to be finished this weekend
I've now reinstalled the steam plant and all of the servo's, receiver and battery. I'm glad to say that it all went pretty much ok as I had to do a lot of guessing when I originally placed everything.
The gas servo installed which I thought was going to be tricky to do. If fact it just dropped straight onto its mounting studs even though its tucked well away under the forecastle deck
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3917.jpg)
Forward and reverse servo - also the throttle servo
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3918.jpg)
The steam plant installed and here is the only thing that I had to alter. The valves on the separator clashed with the engine house
![Oh Yeah <*<](https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/Smileys/Tug/knuppel2.gif)
I can't complain though if this is the only thing to get changed. I removed the wheels and had to move one of them forward slightly. The hole that was left was simply plugged so no real drama. The positive side of this though was I remade the exhaust and its now straighter than it was previously.
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3920.jpg)
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3936.jpg)
Here's a few pictures of the finished steam plant which I am just so happy with and all of the controls work fine too. I will fire it up when the boat is finally finished but I have lit the burner to make sure that the gas jet wasn't blocked. It fired first time in over 2 years so I cannot thank Nigel at Pendle boilers enough
![OK O0](https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/Smileys/Tug/smiley.gif)
. It's also been in the bath and I'm happy to say that it sits above its waterline so will need a little ballast to balance her out.
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3938.jpg)
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3937.jpg)
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3922.jpg)
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3923.jpg)
The prop shaft oiling tube to the left
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3940.jpg)
I'm pleased that there is no visible wiring which keeps it clean and tidy. The keen eyed amongst you would have noticed that the deck tall bollards have also been made and installed.
I'll leave you with this last gratuitous steam plant picture
![laughing {-)](https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/Smileys/Tug/grin.gif)
As soon as I'm done I'll get the final pictures up
![](https://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/28/IMG_3939.jpg)
Cheers Mark