David's ships and steam table

• David's ships and steam table
  Posted by canoeont on 29 Feb, 2020 12:48
• Must of my modelling efforts have been period ships but in recent years I have ventured into models of cars circa 1900 that were powered by steam engines or gasoline.  My current project is the ferry Trillium which ran between the city of Toronto and the Toronto Islands.  This model will have a working double compound engine.  Images of three of my models are below
  
  Image 4966 is of the Panhard Lavasor Forward Control Phaton.  It has a two cylinder internal combustion engine, a four speed gear box, functional steering and brakes.
  
  Image Profile-3 is the La Marquise.  It has four steam cylinders, functional steering, and throttle.  The model is a regular part of mu exhibit at NAMES where it runs for the duration of the expo.
  
  Image 305 is a picture of the feathered paddle wheel that is part of the Trillium ferry
  
  
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  Posted by txlabman on 29 Feb, 2020 12:50
• Great to have you join the event David. 🤠
  
  Looking forward to seeing you again at NAMES.
  
  
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  Posted by jkbixby on 29 Feb, 2020 14:23
• Those are some really nice looking models David - looking forward to seeing the finished Trillium.
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  Posted by canoeont on 29 Feb, 2020 14:51
• Larry, thanks for your reply.  So far I have completed the Trillium's paddle wheel and made a whole bunch of engine components.  A lot of time goes into those components so I am looking forward to the day when they all come together to form an engine.  I expect it will take another 18-24 months to have the model complete.
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  Posted by Maxwell on 29 Feb, 2020 16:44
• David, thanks for posting pics of your great models here
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  Posted by Stoker on 29 Feb, 2020 17:51
• Intricate and intriguing .... I would love to see some more ...... PLEASE!?!?
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  Posted by RedRyder on 29 Feb, 2020 18:04
• Great display, David...!!!
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  Posted by Nick on 29 Feb, 2020 18:09
• Thanks for joining in David    Was great to meet you at NAMES and see some of your models in person 
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  Posted by oilfield_steam on 29 Feb, 2020 18:39
• Fine models... one day will attend NAMES.
  
  La Marquise is exquisite.
  
  Thanks for posting.
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  Posted by Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady on 02 Mar, 2020 18:15
• The autos are incredible, I definitely would love to see more of your work. 
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  Posted by canoeont on 02 Mar, 2020 18:23
• Thank you for the comments about my cars.  I will have them at NAMES in April so if you  will be at that show you can see the real thing there.  If you go to www.dnelson.ca you can see pictures of the cars and my ship models through construction to completion.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted by RedRyder on 02 Mar, 2020 19:27
• Hi David, As said above it is really great to see you here and I am glad you could exhibit in our virtual show.
  
  
  Here is a short video I just cut and published from footage of David's display at last year's NAMES show.
  
  
  Gil
  
  
  https://youtu.be/CVwFhyL_xWE
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  Posted by Nick on 02 Mar, 2020 19:59
• Thanks for posting those videos Gil, great to see these again 
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  Posted by Stoker on 02 Mar, 2020 20:06
• Modeller Extraordinaire ..... without any doubt what-so-ever!!!
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  Posted by RedRyder on 03 Mar, 2020 06:56
• Here is an example of David's excepetional ship rigging talent.
  
  
  Gil
  
  
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