The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum

Bugsy · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:39 am Post subject:

Well done, o***a!
That should be an interesting project.
Great price, too!

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logoman · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:18 am Post subject:

everything is a toy, I'm so happy you got this Greg, I love it.

Les · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:34 am Post subject:

newsteamer123 · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:21 am Post subject:

THIS IS WHY I HATE HOMEWORK! A STEAM LAUNCH COMES UP I HAD THE CHANCE TO BID ON AND I MISS IT!!!!! GRRRRR

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L.North · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:05 pm Post subject:

Win some, lose some, newsteamer123. Your chance will come. That is one sweet boat. I want to see it run.

mogogear · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:03 am Post subject:

Thanks L,, me too-!!

I should have it in time for the STWWW...( along with my new PT boat- but since it is not steam I won't be featuring her in the line up)

I will get the paddler cleaned up and have her out with my other stuff; menagerie; finance diversions; procrastinated projects

I need to get myself going on posting a video--Kusuchi knows I am being rather reluctant to delve into the black art of video..Lazy I suppose

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kusuchi · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:26 am Post subject:

mogogear · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:09 am Post subject:

Thanks Richard...at the rate I got the paddler for I could buy a fleet full of them, about 200+ or so to equal one of your SLEEK SLEDS in dollar value...so I would be hard pressed to be a little more than pleasantly amused by her....

But they are all fun in adifferent sort of way.

I am encouraged for my flagship -I had a conversation with John Moore and I have a new Cheddar twin engine coming hopefully in 6 weeks or so for the Alexandra..

fingers crossed and all that..I was pleased to see that the boys did not snipe at your Seekadett over on MM ( at least not yet)

cheers
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logoman · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:30 am Post subject:

if the novelty of the Atwood is shortlived, Newsteamer would be happy to be the next inline.

Congratulations on sourcing a new engine Greg, I couldn't find anything that answered your brief for the money... a single servo for speed/forward/reverse was the hardest part.

mogogear · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

Since I am about to go to a 2.4ghz 6 channel radio ( Spektrum) the extra channels and configuration of a third servo is possible as back up option.
The Graham twin engine and my Polly thottle valve would step up to the plate in that case...The engine is more "period" looking than the Cheddar, so that is more a logistics job on relocating engine and servos etc.

The Bogstandard option is not 100% so I will see how it plays out.
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logoman · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:29 pm Post subject:

madeinenglang · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject:

Well done Mo
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kusuchi · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:22 pm Post subject:

mogogear · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:49 am Post subject:

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It's only a matter of time, Greg!

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Jealousy is an ugly crime...I on the other hand am merely envious

but I have showed your Seekadett to man a friend of mine who has asked "what is your ultimate steam boat"... they always marvel and how exquisite the detail is...she is the first steam launch many have ever seen...They might as well start off at the top!

Hands down...
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mogogear · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:47 am Post subject:

The Paddler arrived today... dirty but all parts accounted for == pictures later this week.

Things to do:

Done-Clean the boat

Done-The boiler had a cap but to SV- I made one tonight

Done-Cleaner boiler

Need to install insulation under boiler to protect boat hull

Done-Disassemble engine and clean and lube

Done-Repair small crack in hull

Possibly coat entire inside of hull with fiber glass "resin" to add a bit of strength.

See about how to configure a R/C Rudder

My Forrest Steam meths burner works perfectly!!

Adios

P.S. The PT Boat arrived today also --Lots of boat projects in the Mogoboat W

G'night
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