klank
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Post by klank on Jul 26, 2008 11:50:12 GMT
O.K. - its only a 10H, but Paul asked for a piccy - hope this works. If it does I will try some of the Tubal Cain design simple boiler (Babcock type) build as it progresses.   |
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Post by circlip on Jul 26, 2008 12:50:02 GMT
Had you not admitted it's your first, I would have said bulls4it! Tony advice I would have offered is the length of the studs, apart from that ---------------
Regards Ian
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klank
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Post by klank on Jul 26, 2008 20:49:05 GMT
Very kind remarks Circlip, - thanks.
As far as the 4 main vertical studs go - they are just a temporary lash-up to hold the two bases together - I sawed off the two mounting feet from the lower base plate (looked very odd) and will use much longer studs through both - into a wooden mounting block - to be finished as the "floor" of an engine house.
If you mean the cyl./end plate studs - I must do better - thanks. (the tapped holes in the cyl. itself were a sod to get all to the correct depth). I have never used such small (B.A.) taps before - scared of breaking one.
I also made a mess of splitting the eccentric strap.
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Post by lancelot on Jul 27, 2008 10:37:53 GMT
Hi Klank...you have made a very good job of work there...the eccentric looks fine to me...first model I have ever seen with the Rope grooves on the pulley, but as you are going to build it into a model factory engine house setting...a neat idea...Keep up the good work,
All the best for now,
John.
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Post by Tel on Jul 27, 2008 18:06:30 GMT
A very credible bit of work! Upward and onward mate.
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klank
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Post by klank on Jul 27, 2008 22:24:29 GMT
Thanks Tel and John for the encouragement - I'm starting a boiler now and wil be hollering for help pretty soon.
Paul asked for a photo diary of the build - I will try it but it might look horrific.
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Post by circlip on Jul 28, 2008 10:04:29 GMT
Know you've stated TC design, but before you make final decision have a look in Harris's book.
Regards Ian.
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klank
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Post by klank on Jul 31, 2008 17:29:07 GMT
Thanks for the info Ian.
Since seeing your post, I managed to get a (used) copy of Harris's book on model engines via Amazon - some real meat in that.
Couldn't find a (simple) boiler book though.
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Post by circlip on Aug 1, 2008 5:40:13 GMT
Two standards,
Model boilers and boilermaking,and model stationary and marine steam engines. Not only practical but also theory.
Regards Ian.
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Post by circlip on Aug 4, 2008 19:37:11 GMT
Called to see the engine in the flesh on the way home from a southern visit to the family, the photo's don't do it justice, boiler's going to be good too. Was shown a mouth watering box of goodies, keep that scrap source happy Peter ;D
Regards Ian
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Post by jeff02 on Feb 6, 2009 0:18:05 GMT
Great looking engine klank, this was my first also.  |
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Post by jgb7573 on Feb 6, 2009 9:50:30 GMT
Looks good Jeff. especially with the drive pulley on the valvesi de of the engine. Looks like it's intending to do a job of work.
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