Topic: A regulator for the oscillating steam launch engine. (Read 7292 times)

DougMaz · « **on:** February 02, 2016, 11:17:01 am »

I've just finished 2 Twin cylinder oscillating launch steam engines. Buy Basil Harley but the regulator to make them run back and fourth is so hard to understand on the print I need help. I was told its explained in the Model Boats August 1988 "Starting in steam " Item 3. Can anyone HELP me please. I have tried to Google it but it's was no good. Thanks.

DougMaz · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2016, 11:12:47 am »

I made a post about my steam engines but it went into a chitchat section how do I move it to the steam forum.

Netleyned · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2016, 11:21:44 am »

Ask a helpful Moderator

Ned

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2016, 11:39:26 am »

Good afternoon All!

Job done!

sparkey · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2016, 11:44:44 am »

A bit premature Martin its only 11.42 am

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2016, 11:48:43 am »

Up early today - @}{%$ cheeky monkey!

sparkey · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2016, 12:02:42 pm »

Have a nice one,I am sitting here nursing a sprained ankle and the silly thing is I don't know I did it,woke up on Sunday with it and could have done without the 3 and half hours in A&E, still every cloud has a silver lining can't go shopping.

frazer heslop · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2016, 09:50:50 pm »

Miranda or Victoria steam plant ?
Iv build both although Victorias engine was a total redesign
cheers

DougMaz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2016, 09:35:43 pm »

Hi Frazer, I have just made a post on Facebook with my steam engines could you let me know if it's the same as your engines thanks. DougMaz.

DougMaz · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2016, 07:43:09 am »

I think I cracked it resizing photos I changed one photo to medium and I will post it to see if it worked. DougMaz.

frazer heslop · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2016, 10:40:36 am »

Sorry Im not a member of 40 face book
Can you post a pic here??
cheers

DougMaz · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2016, 11:30:21 am »

Test.Dougmaz.

DougMaz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2016, 11:32:34 am »

The photo was sent but what went wrong with it? DougMaz.

derekwarner · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2016, 12:54:56 pm »

Nice looking engines Doug

...did you metricate the build or are they still in that dreaded imperial rubbish?

I am away in Adelaide until months end, but member Garry Gillam will be able to help you with the photograph resizing

However the question you ask may well be a closely guarded secret known only to a few Poms, a Scot or two...+ a man from Japan & the gentleman from China who may well have reverse engineered it

Derek

frazer heslop · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2016, 04:29:11 pm »

Hi Doug, I can see it now

that is the engine for Miranda based on a 1880 paddle boat engine
I have the plans and will get a look at them tomorrow and take a few pics of my Miranda engine
Not sure what you are not understanding as from memory if wee look at the ports like a clock the one at 6 is drilled from the base then blanked the others I cannot remember and seem to remember been confused like you when I made her
This is Victorias plant that also has a Miranda regulator fitted I tend to use them and fitting one to the Netta engine.

Here is a little video of our engines great great grandfather you can she the heritage although the porting is totally different.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbahxB87K5I
cheers
frazer not a pom

frazer heslop · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2016, 01:54:58 pm »

Hope these help and forgive the dust she has been layed up for many years
From the rear

top view

front

some really rough drawings

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DougMaz · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:15:57 pm »

Thanks Frazer you went to a lot of trouble but now I can see what goes on with the pipes. Back to the workshop and give it a try. Cheers Doug.

DougMaz · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:38:48 pm »

Hi Frazer, We are going to The UK in July and will be staying in the Durham Travel lodge on the 7and 8 Any chance of having a look at your steam boat. We are going to the Beamlsh. Doug.

frazer heslop · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2016, 08:21:34 am »

Hi Doug, no problem just let me know when.
Guess the means I will have to dust them of. Miranda was the first steam launch I built so she is a bit rough round the edges.
Do you plan on building the complete plant as I ended up gas firing her with a simple poker burner.
I keep promising to her rebuild her but other projects keep getting in the way
I added some twisted copper strips down the fire tubes and it did seem to help a little

cheers

DougMaz · « **Reply #19 on:** February 12, 2016, 08:08:16 am »

Yes I will be starting the boilers soon. I made 2 engines because why'll you set up the milling machine to do one you my as well make another then I will sell one. So if anyone out there is in the market to buy a steam engine for a launch with a boiler let me know. When we are in Durham I will send you a post to meet you.Doug.

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