bruce1946

I have an older version of this boat, plastic hull that I'm trying to restore. It has Brushed motors and lead acid batteries. I'm interested in how your lipo batteries, with bushed-less motor is working out for you. As to sails I’m trying to understand how you rig the Stay sail, and main sail for RC operation. The system that is set up for my boat, both the stay and main operate off of the one winch servo it appears. The stay sail keeps getting tangled up in the main mast hardware rigging at the mast with all the lines for the main mast rigging. The Blocks on the rear bottom of the stay sail gets caught-up in the mast rigging, as the main sail moves Port and Starboard. On this boat, there is one RC lead (cord) that comes up in front of the Main mast that allows the stay sail to move. Along with one that comes up in front of the Mizzen sail mast, that controls the Main sail haul. By what I can tell. There are 2 blocks that ride on the bar at the base of Mizzen mast. That are used on the real operation of the boat, and this causes hang ups when using the RC portion. I like your thoughts on the rigging on the main sail using the screw in eyelets, on the Mizzen mast. Thank you for any input you have. Bruce Oregon

To Bruce D. from bruce dixon My mother is from Barking in Essex. LOL thank you so much. I don't have the equipment to build my own Steam plant and will have t buy a completed assy. which is looking rather expensive. I'm looking into building the Mt.Washington dumus model 1235 Paddle wheeler right now for my winter project, https://www.harbormodels.com/dum1235.html trying to do the research at the moment then will decide on where I am going. I think it will be the Mt Washington electric or steam if possible. Again thank you all.

Mark Hi Neigbor I have built a plastic model of the USS Constitution in the past. Yes I AM interested in steam power. and a working model to use on a pond.

Louie Thank you for your kind response. I'm not brand new to models I have built planes, and boats and have a lot to learn yet. So please treat me as a novice I want to learn. I will answer each of your questions below. Members 2,557 posts Location Ballarat, Australia Report post #7 Posted 2 hours ago Hi Bruce, and welcome. Mark's right - steam-powered models are a bit rare on MSW. A few questions - Firstly, have you ever built a ship model before? Though it's not impossible, taking on a large or complicated project first off can be a bit overwhelming. If you're planning to build a steamer, what kind did you have in mind - modern or transition from sail to steam - merchant vessel or warship? That will make a big difference in where you should be looking. Second, do you have any experience with steam engines? That's a whole subject in itself. There are quite a few model steam engines out there that might be of use to you, but I can't point you in the right direction because I have no experience with such things since my Dad built one from a kit when I was a nipper about 60 years ago. As far as I know there aren't any kits out there that are steam-powered, so the first thing to find out would be what kit you could buy that would be suitable to convert to a steam-powered model, that was also not too expensive, and has clear instructions? I realise this doesn't really answer your questions at all, but it might give you some idea of what to look for and where you should be looking. Having said that, the idea of a proper steam-powered ship model being built on MSW would certainly be of interest to me, and I expect also to many other members. Once you're over the search phase and have a kit to start on, you'll find the members here very helpful and encouraging. I wish you every success with your quest - I just wish I could be of more help. Hi Bruce, and welcome. Mark's right - steam-powered models are a bit rare on MSW. A few questions - Firstly, have you ever built a ship model before? Though it's not impossible, taking on a large or complicated project first off can be a bit overwhelming. If you're planning to build a steamer, what kind did you have in mind - modern or transition from sail to steam - merchant vessel or warship? That will make a big difference in where you should be looking. I have built 2 RC boats One a Billings tug a 4 channel and other is the Dusseldorf 16 Channel It will be completed inabout 2 weeks. I have include pictures of both. Second, do you have any experience with steam engines? That's a whole subject in itself. There are quite a few model steam engines out there that might be of use to you, but I can't point you in the right direction because I have no experience with such things since my Dad built one from a kit when I was a nipper about 60 years ago. No Ihave not used steam for powering anything, I am trying to do my research now before I jump in to a kit. I have always love steam ever sinc I was stationed in England we use to go to the steam trction events there. and we have a steamlive museuim here in Oregon I love going to and watching the equipment there. As far as I know there aren't any kits out there that are steam-powered, so the first thing to find out would be what kit you could buy that would be suitable to convert to a steam-powered model, that was also not too expensive, and has clear instructions? That is my problem as is finding Plans/kits with good instructioons the two boats I built the instructios were pretty Vague, and a lot was lost in translation, and getting some of the parts and supplies was difficult. getting the glues was not easy either. I realise this doesn't really answer your questions at all, but it might give you some idea of what to look for and where you should be looking. Some information is better than none. and i thank anyone who is willing to share. Having said that, the idea of a proper steam-powered ship model being built on MSW would certainly be of interest to me, and I expect also to many other members. Once you're over the search phase and have a kit to start on, you'll find the members here very helpful and encouraging. I wish you every success with your quest - I just wish I could be of more help. 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Hi just joined wanted to say hi. I'm looking to build a steam powered model need help finding and understanding what is out there? Also whating to find a model that has good instructions and and materials in thier kits Have a great day and be safe

Is the steam engine and boiler a working engine or just for show? Such a woderful Job Thank you Bruce