1/6th scale 1890's 30ft navy steam cutter (live steam)

[tghsmith]

shroud mountings have been taker care of,, insulated the block voids with layers of RTV and cork sheeting..

 

[tghsmith]

started assembly, used the unimat to put some break-in time on the engine,, like slim this engine has problems standing on it's own, so a quick but functional work stand was made,,

 

[Janderso]

That is one complicated build, imho.
Looking real good.

 

[7milesup]

You say you insulated the block voids with cork and RTV. Does the engine not have any cooling? Is none required? Maybe I missed it somewhere in this thread....

 

[tghsmith]

with a steam engine you are trying keep the heat in the engine,, you spent energy to make the steam you don't want to waste it on cold cylinders..

 

[7milesup]

Ah, makes sense.

 

[tghsmith]

pretty much together, valves set, linkages working smoothly.. might get steam to it next week.. it's a great deal of brass for slim to keep polished..

 

[HarryJM]

Thoroughly enjoying this thread!

 

[7milesup]

pretty much together, valves set, linkages working smoothly.. might get steam to it next week.. it's a great deal of brass for slim to keep polished..

Well, if Slim had more meat on his bones he would probably have an easier time of polishing.

 

[savarin]

eagerly awaiting a video of it in steam to hear it as well.
Lovely work