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MooseMan · Last edited by MooseMan on Sat May 10, 2008 6:22 pm; edited 7 times in total

Right folks, by popular demand here are some decent pics of the new boat:

An overview shot. The boat is 95% done, all that's left to do is detailing, making the cabin roof, fitting the rudder and mounting the engine and remote control.

A familiar engine (MM1) on the bow, for scale

Closeup of John "Bogstandard" Moore's magnificent engine......nothing bogstandard about this one, it is rather extrordinary. It is a long stroke engine, so relatively slow but very powerful. It is coupled to the boiler via twin valves, one acts as a "limiter" so the engine doesn't get more steam than it actually needs....running slowly at 25PSI I was unable to stop it by hand. Note John's trademark concentric circles.

The Maccsteam 3 1/2" vertical boiler....it has 6 cross tubes and holds about 750ml of water. Beautifully clad in mahogany stripwood. I think the cap with the steam takeoff on the safety valve is particularly nice, you'll also see the the side entrance to the chimney for the waste steam. The brass chimney finial again is John's work. The boilr is gas fired and raises 35PSI in about 8 minutes from cold.

The gas tank and condenser/oil trap, not currently fixed in place yet.....perfect match for the boiler. The gas tank holds about 200ml of gas, takes a while to fill.

3 inch brass prop - also visible is the bottom mount for the rudder. The rudder has been made up, but has not been fitted yet.

"Parade" picture of the engine, with all its brasswork shining in the sun.

So there we have it! Not shown is the huge quantity of bits and pieces, stripwood, fittings, plans, books, a full set of R/C gear with full complement of rechargeable batteries and chargers, the figurines, tanks of gas.......the previous owner was determined to do me a good deal, he wouldn't take a penny extra for all the bits. I paid £450 for the boat, collecting it cost me another £80 or so, and I think I got a total bargain....this one's a keeper! I can't wait to get it on the water, but I'm determined to take my time and get it right.

Huge thanks are due to John who brokered the deal for me.....I had the great pleasure of being able to go and shake his hand on the way back. John's an absolute master of his craft, and I love his "no nonsense, no bullshit" approach to model engineering.

Watch this space folks!
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steamyjim · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject:

That is beautiful Moose!!!!!!!
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tmuir · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject:

You are making me very jealous, I love everything about that boat and think you will do a grand job finishing it off.
AS you say don't rush it, take your time and finish it properly, just keep us all updated with your progress.
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kusuchi · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject:

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johnreid · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject:

ahhh, heavy sigh, that is just too nice. A real thing of beauty.
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mogogear · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject:

What a way to start my Saturday!! That engine machine work on just the outside is a thing to behold!!!

It makes a MOORE proud to have the same last name.... come on genes or name or what ever..

Moose I love the smokestack details - thanks for having a great picture. Also the rudder / prop!! That prop is HUGE!!!

Have all the fun you deserve!!

Can't wait for more - so don't be stingy!!
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duncandumpertruck · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject:

Some makeshift "shelvage" there is see! That's a cracker of a boat and the engine is great. The oiled on the engine is such a peach

Kritika · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject:

That Mose is just lovley ..,. I'm lost for words

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Sandman · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject:

Beautiful Odilon.

The absolute dogs danglers mate.

Can't wait to see this one finished.

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IndianaRog · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject:

Moose, all I can say is you and your craft are an inspiration to all us wannabe steam boaters. Damn that is a beautiful setup!!!
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MTA · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject:

That is a superb craft Moosey. I cannot wait to see it on the water at STIA next year (nudge nudge wink wink!)

Presumably when you said :

MooseMan · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all your comments guys!

MTA, the SV starts to blow at 35psi, but the engine ticks over very nicely at less than 10....according to the paperwork I have with the engine, 20psi is just about an ideal operating pressure for efficiency and power.
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MTA · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

Ahh, I see

Once again, fantastic boat. Any ideas on a name yet

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CCairns · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject:

A very nice boat with boiler and engine, and I'm sure it will be finished to the high standard we expect from the Mooseman boatyard!

The safety valve cover is very useful, and was an option that Cheddar Models had for their boilers as well. I wonder why you have 2 steam valves inline in the steam pipe, but I'm sure John will explain all?