Topic: Monahan Vertical Heron Steam Plant (Read 11905 times)

kusuchi · « **on:** January 08, 2010, 02:07:57 am »

This plant has been on my wish list for a very long time. On the 22nd of December, I finally bit the bullet and purchased it as my Christmas present from old Saint Nick!

Can't wait for it to arrive.

In the meantime, here are some stock photos:

More on it's arrival.

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2010, 04:26:30 am »

Hi Richard , beautiful bit of kit, very nice, what are you putting it in ?

I think model stream has taken another leap forward in the plants available to modelers , I think Cheddar made the first leap with plants that where cheap (ish) and reliable and usable without special knowledge, Monahan has now moved that on " I think" to a thing of beauty thatcan be admired and then the big WOW when they run, this type of engine was only previously seen on the top table of model engineering shows now they can be bought.

my thought's

Peter

Underpressure · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2010, 07:52:06 am »

You won't like it Richard, you'd best send it to me, I have a Clyde Puffer it would fit right into

Neil

Bunkerbarge · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2010, 09:09:24 am »

The Heron Engine is absolutely beautiful and a masterpiece of model engineering, I particularly enjoy watching mine turn very slowly so you can actually watch everything that is going on. I once had to remove a valve chest cover at a show to prove to a chap that it really is a slide valve engine because neither of us could believe that they could be manufactured so small!

andywright · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2010, 09:10:40 am »

It looks very tempting after the problems I have been having, that or an 'Anton'.
A beautiful piece of engineering.well done.
Andy

Underpressure · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2010, 09:40:55 am »

Quote from: Bunkerbarge on January 08, 2010, 09:09:24 am

The Heron Engine is absolutely beautiful and a masterpiece of model engineering, I particularly enjoy watching mine turn very slowly so you can actually watch everything that is going on. I once had to remove a valve chest cover at a show to prove to a chap that it really is a slide valve engine because neither of us could believe that they could be manufactured so small!

You need to get that engine into a boat BB.....or send it to me if your finished with it

Neil

Bunkerbarge · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2010, 09:50:46 am »

Quote from: Underpressure on January 08, 2010, 09:40:55 am

You need to get that engine into a boat BB.....or send it to me if your finished with it

Neil

I completely agree Neil, has anyone got a nice clinker built wooden hull going spare?

Underpressure · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2010, 10:01:57 am »

Orion Mouldings have a pretty good looking Fifie hull that might suit.

Link: http://www.orionmouldings.com/scottishfifiehullandplan.htm

It's fibreglass, but looks well finished and would make an interesting open launch.

Neil

Bunkerbarge · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2010, 10:23:48 am »

Thanks for that Neil but I already have a beautiful Kingston Mouldings hull but I'd really like a wooden clinker built hull for this engine. I've got a set of plans for the Wide Awake hull but simply not enough time to build it at the moment.

andywright · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2010, 10:38:34 am »

It would look better in mine.

Underpressure · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2010, 01:24:13 pm »

Quote from: andywright on January 08, 2010, 10:38:34 am

It would look better in mine.

kusuchi · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2010, 11:36:45 pm »

Thanks everyone.

I have always thought this plant to be an exquisitely beautiful piece of model engineering. Due to my remote location, I've never had the privilege of seeing it run in person, though I have seen videos and heard nothing but good reports.

As for a boat, Peter,.... I have nothing in mind at present. Something like Opal, perhaps. An open launch whose simple but elegant lines would compliment but not distract from the beauty of the plant. I'm advised, however, that the Belmont boiler is too heavy for the original kit.

Neil,....... you have my word. If I don't like it, I'll send it straight on to you!

gondolier88 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2010, 10:02:51 am »

HI Richard,

Yes, unfortunately, would be far too big for the Opal.

Your plant would suit this hull very well- www.orionmouldings.com/steamlaunchhullandplans.htm

It is very american looking when in the water, and is large enough to put some proper detailing in.

Just a suggestion anyway

Greg

J.Walpot. · « **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2010, 11:35:10 am »

Hello Richard.

You purchased a beautiful steam plant. I'm looking forward to your boat.
In 1991 - 1992 I built a similar engine.

ROSYTH · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2010, 06:28:22 pm »

Another fine steam plant to add to your growing collection Richard, well done. Nick will be pleased.

Mr. Walpot, you have a very neat engine their well done too. Have you fitted into a boat yet? if so any pics available
for us to see please.

R

J.Walpot. · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2010, 07:10:54 pm »

Hello.
This 2 cylinder engine is a part of my steam plant. I built this steam plant between 1990 and 1995.
The engine I built for a boat you can see at "model steamtug Maarten".

Bernhard · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2010, 08:12:45 pm »

im speakless............just woooww...........just to sit a see this plant work fore ahours...will be pure meditation,,,,,,,,,
Regards Bernhard

gondolier88 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2010, 08:19:30 pm »

Now THAT should be in a model tug- a proper 50"er- proper hotwell and everything. Just a pleasure to see craftsmanship like that.

Greg

kusuchi · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2010, 01:17:43 am »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md0lZRZVPIY

kusuchi · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2010, 01:52:53 am »

It arrived today.

Sorry Neil, but I don't think I need your postal address just yet!

General Pictures:

As it came out of the box:

kusuchi · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2010, 01:57:17 am »

Some details:

The Heron:

The Separator Tank:

The Belmont Vertical Boiler # V130:

One for the marine boiler experts:

kusuchi · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2010, 02:02:58 am »

Some more photos:

There are a lot of small details I love about this plant: The design of the displacement lubricator, separation tank and boiler fill caps. The pressure equalization valve on the sight glass to give accurate water level readings, my one and only gripe with MHB boilers, to name only two.

Heron Detail:

Sight Glass Valve:

Burner:

Belmont overview:

Underpressure · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2010, 07:36:11 am »

Oh you'll soon get bored with all those neatly bent pipes, that polished brass and copper that that immaculately finished engine.

When it gets pushed to the back of the toy cupboard with all the other 'favourite toys', I'll be waiting.

Neil

andywright · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2010, 04:06:53 pm »

You've got my address, just re wrap it and send it on before it gets scratched, I'll pay postage!!

Andy

Bernhard · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2010, 05:36:04 am »

Hi...ohh yes it look great''',yes it do,,,bot it have to be more than a great looking display model...
so it Will be nice to here someone there, have be used this engine in a boat.....and give it hard work fore long time...how it is after that...
i have Cheddar Proteus..11 years of hard work..and so many hours that i cant count it...run still like a new,,,steam and water tight,,same with my Anton..and 1 Graham,,,run and sound silent...so eny here have try it that way.. real used under Steam, like i do...i use my all my engine alot...and enjoy them all under steam...real offen,,,,,,
Regards Bernhard

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