Topic: Anyone built a SEEKADETT? (Read 11180 times)

livesteam · « **on:** March 27, 2011, 09:18:33 am »

Hello!
The website of MHB says that they will stop the production of Topaz and Seekadett. It's a kit that's in my mind since a long time (as I live at the lake of Zurich and know escher Wyss quite well) and now this would be the last chance (although I do not have the time for building another model just know...).
Who has bulit the kit and woulde tell the experiences with it?
Thanks a lot!
Kaspar

Engineman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2011, 03:16:54 pm »

Dear LIVESTEAM,
You can find a very comprehensive story of building procedure for DER SEKADETT steam launch from MHB kit on modelismonaval.com steam forum.
Hope this will help.

Regards,
Roman

livesteam · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2011, 03:28:11 pm »

Thanks ENGINEMAN! Unfortunately I don't understand a word of Spanish, but still it's a very useful story of building just because of the pics! A great build..!

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2011, 04:15:05 pm »

have you got a link as I am having difficulty finding it.

thanks

Peter

Engineman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2011, 05:10:54 pm »

You're welcome Kaspar!
Here is the direct link Peter - http://www.modelismonaval.com/foro/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2631

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2011, 07:57:32 pm »

thank you for that , I am about to build one now.

peter

Engineman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:38:57 pm »

Quote from: HS93 on March 27, 2011, 07:57:32 pm

I am about to build one now.

Looking forward for another interesting build story. This time in English

.

mogogear · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2011, 04:33:24 am »

Quote from: HS93 on March 27, 2011, 07:57:32 pm

thank you for that , I am about to build one now.

peter

Peter-- you are living my dream!!! I will be following you

JJS · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:24:35 pm »

Hi, I am presently building Der Seekadett. I bought the model last year. Did the steam engine last year and just fitted it for the first time in the hull. I also use the photos from the spanish website. It gives a good help as the instructions are not that extensive with information. You can use the English translator at the site.

I will make a picture of mine and will put it on here

JJS

tigertiger · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2011, 01:37:06 pm »

We look forward to it

JJS · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2011, 02:50:25 pm »

Engineman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2011, 07:35:04 pm »

Quote from: JJS on March 28, 2011, 12:24:35 pm

Hi, I am presently building Der Seekadett.

Pretty much hope to see the further updates for this very interesting build !
Regards, Roman

JJS · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:42:49 pm »

Inside finished and painted in primer

jjs

mogogear · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:55:29 pm »

The best bow that there is on a model boat!! I have always lusted for one from afar

JJS · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:16:40 am »

Steam plant for the Seekadett

JJS

JJS · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:39:57 am »

Test run Seekadett Steam plant:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdvCZV1g_iE

JJS

kno3 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2011, 11:46:45 am »

Very nice! How much water does the boiler hold?

JJS · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2011, 12:03:23 pm »

Thanks,

The volume of the boiler is 1,2 L; usable capacity 1 L. The unit is flue boiler with cross tubes, internal vertical flue and return tube, made by MH&B

JJS

kno3 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2011, 12:40:00 pm »

Oh quite a big boiler, I guess you get a long running time with it.

derekwarner · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2011, 01:20:51 pm »

Hullo JJS....that is a very good looking & interesting package....

the engine...is it from Anton?
the lubricator is from Winfried Niggle
the gas regulator & gas auto shut off ...are they from JMC?
who is the manufacture of the gas tank &...assumed similar low profile de-oiler condenser?.........
& very tidy [true+horizontal+vertical] tube work displayed too

.......Derek

JJS · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2011, 01:55:29 pm »

Hi Derek,

The engine is indeed Anton, gastank and condensor are MH&B. It is the steam plant package which goes with the Seekadett model. I added flyweel, the Niggel oiler and Anton gas regulator and steam whistle . My only fear is that the plant needs on a "diet"

when at sea, as the Seekadett hull is a light displacement hull, and the additional weight i have put into the steam plant could put it to deep on water line.

JJS

JJS · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2011, 02:11:23 pm »

According to running instructions it should give 35 minutes of running time, but i am not sure if this is bound to the water capacity or gas capacity. I did not yet do a long running test with the plant. My feeling is gas capacity is the limiting factor, but as i have fitted the gas regulator i suppose i will get some longer running times.

Here the Anton regulator / pressure drop shut of valve

JJS

derekwarner · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2011, 02:37:46 pm »

JJS..... I have a V71 gas regulator from Anton ...however it yet to be commissioned

..please keep us posted with your Seekadett photographs.........

With your Anton V7? gas control system........& hence gas saving

.....I suggest that boiler water will be the limiting factor.......... Derek

KBIO · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2011, 05:16:49 pm »

Hello JJS

I would agree with Derek, according to the size of your gas tank: you'll run out of water before gas. So be careful , and watch your water level to find out what is the safe time of sailing.
Your propeller is very nice and , it does not need a lot of RPM to move the Seekadet, so I wouldn't be surprised that by running smooth you get 45 min sailing & even more. above all with the regulator and no more than 2 bars pressure setting.
Let us know, it will be useful datas !
Regards.

JJS · « **Reply #24 on:** April 24, 2011, 11:17:06 pm »

Did a duration running test today with full gaz tank and boiler. The lever of the anton coupe gaz V 70 arms nicely at 40 psi, took 15 minutes to get to 40 psi. I have the impression the gaz regulater V 72 does not really regulate, but give only a very low gaz flow. gives only a 15 to 20 psi pressure on running. After 90 minutes i run out of gaz it only consumed half of the boiler water, i have run the engine for over an hour, but on low speed because i could not get pressure above 20 psi during runs. Limited factor seemed to be the condensor tank as it was ejecting water during running. The V70/V72 are nice pieces of engineering but i have a doubt if they work properly. Any one experience with these? I am going to make a run without these installed but have first to make a bypass gaz line for it. Keep you posted on next duration run.

Regards

JJS

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