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mc_mc
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 Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:00 pm Post subject: I just couldn't resist the urge... |
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The parcel...
Contains a box...
A brand new steam engine (number 008)...
Test firing the burner...
Ah! Think the wick was a wee bit long, so blew it out and trimmed it down.
Burner under the engine, no going back now...
It works! (got a bit excited)
I can't believe it's so quiet. It's precision machined perfection, I bet it's much better than the original Mamod. The sound that you can hear on the video is water dripping out of the safety valve and fizzing in the burner. There is a gentle pussy cat purr of the engine whirring away.
No steam leaks or any other problem, all the paint held fast and it started with just a few flicks of the fly wheel (after waiting for steam to emerge from the safety valve.)
So I am very happy with my purchase and MamodFan has done a wonderful job and I'll definitely be waiting eagerly for his next creation. 
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Sandman
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Jeez mate.
That trully is a work of art.
I raise my glass to you for having the guts to fire it.
I enjoyed every minute.
Thanks a mill for sharing. 
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MamodFan
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I thought it might take you lot longer than this, i to was surprised how quiet mine was. the safety valve will seal after a couple of heat cycles it needs to bed it, if not tighten up the safety valve nut a little. |
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Mamodman123
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Wow running sweet as a nut MC!
Really gutsy to fire it though   I knew someone would crack under the pressure!
First one to fire it too!
Nice one! one of the greatest toy steam engines to have been built
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Steve_S
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Great to see. I wouldn't have been able to resist either! |
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mc_mc
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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| MamodFan wrote: | | I thought it might take you lot longer than this, i to was surprised how quiet mine was. the safety valve will seal after a couple of heat cycles it needs to bed it, if not tighten up the safety valve nut a little. |
I noticed it was adjustable.
Seriously great work, I am very happy. Hope your venture turns out well, how many do you need to sell to 'break even'? |
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MTA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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F**k it. I've decided to steam my MM2 Twin at the shows I go to, just seeing how quiet they are must surely place it as the best runner in my collection!
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Mamodman123
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| MTA wrote: | | F**k it. I've decided to steam my MM2 Twin at the shows I go to, just seeing how quiet they are must surely place it as the best runner in my collection! |
That's the spirit
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MamodFan
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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| mc_mc wrote: | | MamodFan wrote: | | I thought it might take you lot longer than this, i to was surprised how quiet mine was. the safety valve will seal after a couple of heat cycles it needs to bed it, if not tighten up the safety valve nut a little. |
I noticed it was adjustable.
Seriously great work, I am very happy. Hope your venture turns out well, how many do you need to sell to 'break even'? |
the majority of them, but if every one is as happy as you then i too am happy. |
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mc_mc
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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More vids:
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James
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Looks superb mate! Well done!
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syrtismajor
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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That is a gorgeous engine, and so quiet!
Must resist the urge to buy one!! 
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steamgranny
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Ohhh ! I’m really happy someone’s done it! I was so afraid these little beauties were going to be snapped up, locked away in closets only to be seen again for sale, MIB, on next century’s equivalent of ebay!! 
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IndianaRog
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Michael, thanks for two things:
1) firing the MFtwin, demonstrating for one and all that it DOES work under steam pressure with a fire in it's belly
2) giving the rest of us one more reason why we should buy up Mamodfan's inventory so he hurries up and moves onto his next offer!!!
cheers,
Rog
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