Les
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| kusuchi wrote: | | johnreid wrote: | | Dang, it looks very near complete! |
262 steps, John.
Believe it or not I'm only just over halfway. 
There is a lot of intricate work in the trim, canopy, and of course the Engine.
I have an audience almost all the hours I work on it, he has now come to the realization that this will take time, and I am gaining unprecedented powers of linguistic restraint. 
We're both pleased with the way it's progressing but heaven help me if it doesn't work when it's finished. |
Of course it will work, after all your effort it daren't not to. 
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MooseMan
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| kusuchi wrote: | [
Just watched it again. Awesome Moose. |
Thanks mate - really looking forward to YOUR video!
BTW, you've got one of my favourite books in your picture there!
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kusuchi
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| MooseMan wrote: | | kusuchi wrote: | [
Just watched it again. Awesome Moose. |
Thanks mate - really looking forward to YOUR video!
BTW, you've got one of my favourite books in your picture there! |
Heavyweight Japanese literature is great for holding parts together while the glue dries.  (with apologies to Murasaki Shikibu)
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steamgranny
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Don't pop into this thread too often, mainly because I don't want to be tempted by anymore must haves
Too late! That's lovely & I want one!! And coming on really well for an absolute but obviously talented novice.
Perhaps it's just as well I live in an arid region with no lakes & my make-shift pop-pop pond simply won't do for that one 
Awaiting future developments with anticipation & how brave to tackle it in full view of the World
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johnreid
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Is it done yet? Is it done Yet?
I guess I will just have to go run my Jensen some more till it is, I am so anxious to see how it is progressing.
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kusuchi
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| johnreid wrote: | Is it done yet? Is it done Yet?
I guess I will just have to go run my Jensen some more till it is, I am so anxious to see how it is progressing. |
Step 195!
Finally, I can see light at the end of the tunnel. But thats probably because Andrew and Aaliyah are running the Garden Railway, (with carriages full of small teddy bears). Andrew is going to try and run every engine we own tonight.
Canopy, Engine, binnacle and cleats and we're ready to go. Shooting to put it in the water for it's first full steaming this weekend. Test tank, (Jacuzzi), tomorrow after engine build tonight.
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Les
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| steamgranny wrote: | Don't pop into this thread too often, mainly because I don't want to be tempted by anymore must haves
Too late! That's lovely & I want one!! And coming on really well for an absolute but obviously talented novice.
Perhaps it's just as well I live in an arid region with no lakes & my make-shift pop-pop pond simply won't do for that one
Awaiting future developments with anticipation & how brave to tackle it in full view of the World |
There must be a few wine vats you could sail it in.
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Nick
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You're doing a great job, keep up the good work! 
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Les
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That is looking rather nice. 
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kusuchi
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | That is looking rather nice. |
Thanks Les,
The small seating section in the bow lifts out to allow access to the RC batteries and receiver. The instructions make no suggestion as to what to do with the small area of white ABS deck that must remain visible so it can lift out. Guess I'll just paint it brown.
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kusuchi
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| steamgranny wrote: | Don't pop into this thread too often, mainly because I don't want to be tempted by anymore must haves
Too late! That's lovely & I want one!! And coming on really well for an absolute but obviously talented novice.
Perhaps it's just as well I live in an arid region with no lakes & my make-shift pop-pop pond simply won't do for that one
Awaiting future developments with anticipation & how brave to tackle it in full view of the World |
Or foolish, that remains to be seen. Perhaps that is part of the attraction of the thread, (870 views, 109 replies). Everyone is anxiously awaiting the season finale.
Even if it goes straight to the bottom, though, it'll probably still make some great video footage. And I can think of several members, god bless them, who won't be able to get up off the floor for a week.
Maybe next time I'll try a submarine. 
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tmuir
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Thats looking great, cant wait to see it under steam
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Les
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| kusuchi wrote: | | steamgranny wrote: | Don't pop into this thread too often, mainly because I don't want to be tempted by anymore must haves
Too late! That's lovely & I want one!! And coming on really well for an absolute but obviously talented novice.
Perhaps it's just as well I live in an arid region with no lakes & my make-shift pop-pop pond simply won't do for that one
Awaiting future developments with anticipation & how brave to tackle it in full view of the World |
Or foolish, that remains to be seen. Perhaps that is part of the attraction of the thread, (870 views, 109 replies). Everyone is anxiously awaiting the season finale.
Even if it goes straight to the bottom, though, it'll probably still make some great video footage. And I can think of several members, god bless them, who won't be able to get up off the floor for a week.
Maybe next time I'll try a submarine. |
You mean your not, I thought you were.
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johnreid
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Oh my that is looking so nice. I really like the looks of that one. Thanks for posting your progress. I look forward to seeing the engine and everything else.
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bessytractor
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this is looking very good! I would quite like to get me one of these as a quick build (trust me this is quick compared to some kits!) in between other boats. I don't suppose you've started the engine yet?
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kusuchi
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | kusuchi wrote: | | steamgranny wrote: | Don't pop into this thread too often, mainly because I don't want to be tempted by anymore must haves
Too late! That's lovely & I want one!! And coming on really well for an absolute but obviously talented novice.
Perhaps it's just as well I live in an arid region with no lakes & my make-shift pop-pop pond simply won't do for that one
Awaiting future developments with anticipation & how brave to tackle it in full view of the World |
Or foolish, that remains to be seen. Perhaps that is part of the attraction of the thread, (870 views, 109 replies). Everyone is anxiously awaiting the season finale.
Even if it goes straight to the bottom, though, it'll probably still make some great video footage. And I can think of several members, god bless them, who won't be able to get up off the floor for a week.
Maybe next time I'll try a submarine. |
You mean your not, I thought you were. |
Wonder who they might be ?
One of your best, Les. (He reluctantly admits! ) 
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steamgranny
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| Les Marsh wrote: |
There must be a few wine vats you could sail it in. |
Would have better things to do if I chanced upon a 'few' vats of wine & would probably be in no fit state to sail anything afterwards
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kusuchi
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OK, Step #........who cares.
Got a little out of order anyway. Just the canopy and a few accessories and it's done. Going to set it in the Jacuzzi to relax for a while tonight.
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Nick
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Wow! It looks great. Was I close by guessing 4 days?
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Les
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That does look good. 
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johnreid
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No time for the Jacuzzi, you have a fairground to build. Get to work
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mogogear
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We have "Boatage"
Thar she floats in the hot tub... good job Richard
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bessytractor
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that looks really good. REALLY good.
I'm thourougly looking forward to seeing you fire it.
One thing bothers me about these kits. I know its a simple and cheap way of doing it, but I really don't like the rubber coupling arrangement, mainly because if something gets round the prop end of the shaft, that will stop, but the engine will keep running.
I know this because I've done it. Narrowly avoided having to wade in and get the boat!
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kusuchi
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Jacuzzi Test Tank
Good Grief, it floats!
Will finish canopy and accessories tomorrow. Probably test the engine dry tonight. For the first steam up: either Magen's Bay (see Avatar) or an invisible edge pool with a great backdrop.
Bessy, either way minimum visibility here is about one hundred feet so I'm not going to have to worry about entanglement, but I see your point.
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kusuchi
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| johnreid wrote: | | No time for the Jacuzzi, you have a fairground to build. Get to work |
I'm going boss
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Les
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It floats.
Does that mean it's not a submarine then. 
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bessytractor
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| kusuchi wrote: | Jacuzzi Test Tank
Good Grief, it floats!
Will finish canopy and accessories tomorrow. Probably test the engine dry tonight. For the first steam up: either Magen's Bay (see Avatar) or an invisible edge pool with a great backdrop.
Bessy, either way minimum visibility here is about one hundred feet so I'm not going to have to worry about entanglement, but I see your point. |
it will probably be fine, just thought I'd warn you!
bear in mind the motors electric boats use run at a considerably higher speed than the steam engine your using so its probably no biggy.
I think its a testament to good design and construction that it sits on an even keel perfectly!
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Steve_S
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It looks very good indeed! 
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MooseMan
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I'm not sure what I am more envious of - the boat, the weather, or the backdrop......
That is fabulous work.....hope she runs as well as she looks!
Brilliant!
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kusuchi
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| bessytractor wrote: | | this is looking very good! I would quite like to get me one of these as a quick build (trust me this is quick compared to some kits!) in between other boats. I don't suppose you've started the engine yet? |
Trust me. This is the first, last and everything in between boat.
I'd certainly like a bigger boat like Ruairidh's German Pinasse, but until I retire I'll be buying one that's already built.
All joking aside, Les, I was fully expecting it to turn turtle or worse when I put it in the water. Knowing how excited Andrew was getting, failure was not an option.
It was such a relief to finally put in the water and see it sitting on an even keel, right on the plimsol line and steady as a rock.
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johnreid
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It looks right at home in the water, dont turn the Jacuzzi on while it is in it, the Perfect Storm.
That is worthy of being proud of. The engine is interesting, I could see getting one for a stationary application. Real nice work.
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MooseMan
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| kusuchi wrote: |
Trust me. This is the first, last and everything in between boat.
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Uh huh, where have I heard that before??
Oh yeah - coming out of my own mouth!
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Les
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How much difference will it make to the waterline when you add the canopy and put water in the boiler. And I hope you have remebered to charge your batteries.
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johnreid
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That is sitting fairly high in the water, I bet if anything the additional weight will make it more stable.
I am so anxious to hear how the engine performs.
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kusuchi
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| MooseMan wrote: | I'm not sure what I am more envious of - the boat, the weather, or the backdrop......
That is fabulous work.....hope she runs as well as she looks!
Brilliant! |
Thanks Moose,
Praise indeed from someone of your talents. If it runs half as well as your fantail I'll be ecstatic.
Can one of you experts help me out with a finishing tip? Being sometime since the original spray paint work, I have some small areas that need touching up. What is the best way to do this? Obviously I don't even want to think about masking for a respray.
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johnreid
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IF they are small enough, spray into a Baby Food Jar and then an artists brush can be used to touch up small spots by dipping into the small amount of paint in the jar.
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kusuchi
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | How much difference will it make to the waterline when you add the canopy and put water in the boiler. And I hope you have remebered to charge your batteries. |
The boiler was full of water and the four AA batteries are installed, so it's just the weight of the sterno, (two tablespoons) and the canopy which is ABS and light as a feather.
Now....fairground pics.
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Les
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Oooh, I so excited.
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kusuchi
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| johnreid wrote: | | IF they are small enough, spray into a Baby Food Jar and then an artists brush can be used to touch up small spots by dipping into the small amount of paint in the jar. |
That's what I had in mind but wanted to be sure it was OK
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tmuir
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I want one!!!!
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Nick
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | How much difference will it make to the waterline when you add the canopy and put water in the boiler. And I hope you have remebered to charge your batteries. |
Hopefully it sits straight and doesn't tip the boat over.
Just kidding, it looks great and your pictures turn out so well in the sunlight.
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kusuchi
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Finished it tonight
The canopy was a real pain. All those red stripes were created by masking the whole canopy and then the curved canopy edge with 112 3/16" masking strips before spraying the whole thing red.
Binnacle, cleats, flags, etc all in place. Will post pics of final jacuzzi test tank trials tomorrow. Completed too late today. Then we're going on location for the video.
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johnreid
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Sure sounds like you finished it before Easter. Good job!
Cant wait for the pictures and Video.
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Nick
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Done already!
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Les
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Congratulations, not as bad as you thought then.
Looking forwards to the pictures and the video.
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Nick
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| Les Marsh wrote: | Congratulations, not as bad as you thought then.
Looking forwards to the pictures and the video. |
Me too!
I bet after a test run in the hot tub, he won't run it anywhere else. It will be too comfortable to leave.
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Les
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| ncseverson wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | Congratulations, not as bad as you thought then.
Looking forwards to the pictures and the video. |
Me too!
I bet after a test run in the hot tub, he won't run it anywhere else. It will be too comfortable to leave. |
Be care of the prop though.
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Nick
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That would change the comfort level!
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Les
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Slightly.
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kusuchi
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Jacuzzi Test Trial # 2
Elliot Bay Steam Launch complete and afloat.
Next the video location and shoot..
Seems to have developed a very slight list to port. I think the RC bateries may have moved on their velcro while I had the launch on it's side installing thse fiddly little eyelets for the canopy supports. Easy enough to fix.
Here it is:
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Nick
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Very impressive! 
Can't wait for the video.
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Steve_S
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Beautiful!
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Les
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That is nice, no wonder you took lots of photos'.
What does Andrew think of it now it is finished?
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Nick
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| Les Marsh wrote: | That is nice, no wonder you took lots of photos'.
What does Andrew think of it now it is finished? |
He thinks he needs to run it.
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kusuchi
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| ncseverson wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | That is nice, no wonder you took lots of photos'.
What does Andrew think of it now it is finished? |
He thinks he needs to run it. |
Exactly.
With you around I don't need to post.
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Les
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| kusuchi wrote: | | ncseverson wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | That is nice, no wonder you took lots of photos'.
What does Andrew think of it now it is finished? |
He thinks he needs to run it. |
Exactly.
With you around I don't need to post. |
Give Nick a chance and he would sail it for you.
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James
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Wow...
I must buy one now
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johnreid
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That is one nice looking boat, I cant wait to see it under power.
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IndianaRog
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Richard, you and Andrew deserve a pat on the back...the boat came out beautiful and in less time than I thought it would take.
It looks grand in it's little captive lake there as well...not many guys would install such a thing just for testing their first boat
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MooseMan
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Only one word for it - gorgeous!
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MooseMan
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One thing, probably no need for me to say this, but the Midwest chimney gets very very hot......probably best if it doesn't touch your canopy.....
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kusuchi
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| MooseMan wrote: | | One thing, probably no need for me to say this, but the Midwest chimney gets very very hot......probably best if it doesn't touch your canopy..... |
Thanks Moose,
There is a gap around the chimney, but I will tweak the canopy supports to ensure it is the same front and back.
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bessytractor
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congratulations on a fine job sir!
I am looking forward to the first run with great anticipation!
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kusuchi
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James wrote:
"Wow...
I must buy one now
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| IndianaRog wrote: | Richard, you and Andrew deserve a pat on the back...the boat came out beautiful and in less time than I thought it would take.
It looks grand in it's little captive lake there as well...not many guys would install such a thing just for testing their first boat |
Just make sure they throw in the captive test lake as part of the price!
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kusuchi
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| Bogstandard wrote: | Richard,
Now I hope you realise why I told you to get that one rather than the one we were talking about.
Imagine building that one and multiplying the time taken by about 50.
To an experienced model boat builder, your one would be done in less than a week. It is all a big learning curve, the next dozen will be easier.
John |
Six days John,
I have to confess, however, I did goof off from work a lot this week. One of the perks of being the boss. The downside, next week, will be dealing with all the irate customers who weren't getting my personal attention.
Interesting to compare mine with the original photos. Obviously, I was not the first person to have problems with the canopy striping.
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Les
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A very fine looking boat, and when you show your irate customers why you have not been at work, they will all want one.
Built by you of course.
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kusuchi
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They all want things built, Les, just not model boats.
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Bogstandard
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Nice one Richard, you've done a lovely job on that.
Now for the biggie!!
John
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kusuchi
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| Bogstandard wrote: | Nice one Richard, you've done a lovely job on that.
Now for the biggie!!
John |
Thank you, John. We'll run this first. After that, it's either already built or I'm retired.
Funny, I'm really quite proud of it now that it's done, but did I enjoy doing it? I have rather mixed feelings. Part of it is the pressure of Andrew's desire for instant gratification.
Does the enjoyment level increase with experience? Certainly I learned a lot along the way The frustration level was extremely high. And trust me, to be a GC in the VI, you have to have a lot of patience, so I'm no stranger to stress. But this thing drove me nuts sometimes.
Just one thing,as an example, CA glues ones fingers together much better than any two model parts.
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johnreid
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It is wise to purchase Solvents when using such glues for the first time
You have done quite well, a good pat on the back is deserved at this time.
Andrew might desire instant gratification from the old man, but I do believe the old guy delivers too.
You done good
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kusuchi
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| johnreid wrote: | It is wise to purchase Solvents when using such glues for the first time
You have done quite well, a good pat on the back is deserved at this time.
Andrew might desire instant gratification from the old man, but I do believe the old guy delivers too.
You done good |
Heartfelt thanks, John.
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Bogstandard
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Richard,
When building the larger ones, you tend to get frustration weeks, if not months, and the best solution is to drop it for a while and then come back to it when your head is straight.
In an evening session of two or three hours, about six planks, individually cut and fitted.
So methinks you went down the correct route with your quickie build.
Enjoy
John
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kusuchi
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Loading the launch and supplies into the pick up now. Andrew and I are going to steam it on a condo complex swimming pool.
No video today, just test trials, then we need the perfect location.
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Les
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| kusuchi wrote: | Loading the launch and supplies into the pick up now. Andrew and I are going to steam it on a condo complex swimming pool.
No video today, just test trials, then we need the perfect location. |
Your in the US Virgins Islands, what can be better than that.
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Nick
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | kusuchi wrote: | Loading the launch and supplies into the pick up now. Andrew and I are going to steam it on a condo complex swimming pool.
No video today, just test trials, then we need the perfect location. |
Your in the US Virgins Islands, what can be better than that. |
A lake in Minnesota.
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johnreid
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| ncseverson wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | | kusuchi wrote: | Loading the launch and supplies into the pick up now. Andrew and I are going to steam it on a condo complex swimming pool.
No video today, just test trials, then we need the perfect location. |
Your in the US Virgins Islands, what can be better than that. |
A lake in Minnesota. |
No use to freeze the boat.
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Nick
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When he gets his submarine built, I'll send it below the ice.
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mogogear
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I have to chime in and say how good the boat looks !! Well done Richard and Andrew both..... The kit was a much more efficient path than dinking around with my pile of wood-- but I will get there one day soon I hope...
So this calls for the DANCING Bananas to congratulate you two!!
I may have missed it... did the boat get a name yet??
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tmuir
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That looks great Richard and I'm sure both you and your son will be very pleased once it's under steam.
Glad you finally got it finished.
Tony
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kusuchi
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | kusuchi wrote: | Loading the launch and supplies into the pick up now. Andrew and I are going to steam it on a condo complex swimming pool.
No video today, just test trials, then we need the perfect location. |
Your in the US Virgins Islands, what can be better than that. |
The right location in the Virgin Islands. We built a house for a wealthy local philanthropist. It has an infinity edge pool which looks out over the Atlantic ocean from about 400' above sea level to several
of the adjacent islands. Thought that might be a very dramatic location
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kusuchi
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| ncseverson wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | | kusuchi wrote: | Loading the launch and supplies into the pick up now. Andrew and I are going to steam it on a condo complex swimming pool.
No video today, just test trials, then we need the perfect location. |
Your in the US Virgins Islands, what can be better than that. |
A lake in Minnesota. |
I spent a week in Bemidji once, very picturesque, in summer.
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johnreid
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I for one can not wait.
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kusuchi
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| mogogear wrote: | I have to chime in and say how good the boat looks !! Well done Richard and Andrew both..... The kit was a much more efficient path than dinking around with my pile of wood-- but I will get there one day soon I hope...
So this calls for the DANCING Bananas to congratulate you two!!
I may have missed it... did the boat get a name yet?? |
I'm still looking for a template but, of course, the boat can only have one name... the SS Andrew.
I'm not so sure about the efficient path. It seems to me that, whichever way you go, Marine Steam is for the highly dedicated.
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kusuchi
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| tmuir wrote: | That looks great Richard and I'm sure both you and your son will be very pleased once it's under steam.
Glad you finally got it finished.
Tony |
Thanks Tony
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johnreid
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| Quote: |
I'm still looking for a template but, of course, the boat can only have one name... the SS Andrew |
SS Mocha would do also
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kusuchi
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| johnreid wrote: | | Quote: |
I'm still looking for a template but, of course, the boat can only have one name... the SS Andrew |
SS Mocha would do also |
But he hasn't even tried on his life jacket yet!
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kusuchi
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More seriously guys,
I think it is true of every steam engine I have ever owned, but the first firing of a new engine is always a disappointment. Until you get it lubricated and run in, peformance can be somewhat dismal.
The same was true tonight for the launch. Although we spent nearly two hours at the pool, we never actually put the launch in the water.
It constantly failed to develop enough steam pressure to drive the launch consistently afloat or even dry.
Eventually, I gave up, and in a foul mood brought it home. Since then I have been running it in the kitchen, dry, in it's stand and I now have it humming like a top.
I'm confident the next water trial will be very different.
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johnreid
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Yep Brand new ones need running in, I think that some that have not been run for a long time seem to benefit from some running too.
I cant wait for the Scenic Maiden Voyage, this will be so cool.
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kusuchi
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| johnreid wrote: | Yep Brand new ones need running in, I think that some that have not been run for a long time seem to benefit from some running too.
I cant wait for the Scenic Maiden Voyage, this will be so cool. |
So right. Thanks John.
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Wallace
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Great to hear it's running well.
Brilliant looking result in the end
Starting to wish I had kept my boat 
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Nick
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Was Andrew disappointed with the first run?
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tmuir
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Yes my Mamod loco culdn't manage one lap of my small track without stalling at first but with every run it got better until now it will keep going hauling some rolling stock until the flame goes out.
I'm sure the next run will do better.
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Les
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| kusuchi wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | | kusuchi wrote: | Loading the launch and supplies into the pick up now. Andrew and I are going to steam it on a condo complex swimming pool.
No video today, just test trials, then we need the perfect location. |
Your in the US Virgins Islands, what can be better than that. |
The right location in the Virgin Islands. We built a house for a wealthy local philanthropist. It has an infinity edge pool which looks out over the Atlantic ocean from about 400' above sea level to several
of the adjacent islands. Thought that might be a very dramatic location |
That does sound ideal.
Do you need any help.
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Les
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It's better to wait and get it right rather than rush and be disappointed.
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kusuchi
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| kusuchi wrote: | More seriously guys,
I think it is true of every steam engine I have ever owned, but the first firing of a new engine is always a disappointment. Until you get it lubricated and run in, peformance can be somewhat dismal.
The same was true tonight for the launch. Although we spent nearly two hours at the pool, we never actually put the launch in the water.
It constantly failed to develop enough steam pressure to drive the launch consistently afloat or even dry.
Eventually, I gave up, and in a foul mood brought it home. Since then I have been running it in the kitchen, dry, in it's stand and I now have it humming like a top.
I'm confident the next water trial will be very different. |
False confidence it would appear 
Sitting in it's stand I can have it run consistently at a fairly sedate speed for about 15 minutes straight as at the beginning of the video. Or I can let it build up steam and off it goes as at the end.
But as soon as we put it in the water it won't run at all. The launch is quite heavy, much more so than a TEIA, and it seems to me to be asking quite a lot to put that additional load on what is not really a very powerful engine.
Had been fighting this all day when I started to notice that every time I removed it from the water the boiler had gone out. Was wondering whether the water pressure stalling the engine was causing a solder joint inside the boiler to leak. The fuel had definately got wet.
Any ideas, suggestions, etc. from those out there so much more knowledgable than me?
Oh and Nick, Andrew's happy running it all day on the kitchen counter. He couldn't care less about the water.
It's me that's getting upset 
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johnreid
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It seems to me that something minor is probably giving you grief. I am no boat specialist, but would recommend that even the simplest of things get checked.
If you remove the heat source from the engine, and place a blotter under the boiler does it get wet? Under pressure without the engine running. Could the Oscillating engine be throwing water into the fuel tray? Could the hoses be leaking? Is there any binding at all in the tube for the prop shaft? Are you allowing enough pressure to build up before spinning the flywheel?
I am sure that Moose or someone who knows what they are talking about wil have better suggestions.
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kusuchi
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Thanks John,
I've checked petty much everthing you've suggested. And never before, in the history of steam, has an engine been so well lubricated.
This boat has a higher fluid content than the human body.
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Les
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How much energy is being transfered to the prop, is it easy to stop the prop with your finger, and does the prop tube need lubricating?
Does the nut holding the piston against the face need adjusting, i.e either too loose or too tight?
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kusuchi
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| Les Marsh wrote: | How much energy is being transfered to the prop, is it easy to stop the prop with your finger, and does the prop tube need lubricating?
Does the nut holding the piston against the face need adjusting, i.e either too loose or too tight? |
It is fairly easy to stop the prop, but that is true for the whole engine.
The stuffing box is thoroughly lubricated, but if you disconnect the prop the engine runs very fast. When I first started working on it I could not get it to run with the prop connected at all.
I've adjusted the nut across the whole range of motion and even blew off the piston once, (fortunately not at speed)
The problem seems to be power, not speed. Does that equate to steam pressure? I going to try and blow back through a cold boiler and see if it leaks inside.
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Les
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Part of the problem could be that the propshaft is too tight, and try blowing air into an empty boiler whilst it submerged under water. If it leaks you will get bubbles appearing.
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