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Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: tenniV11 on March 01, 2021, 01:47:55 pm: Quote from: M E Robinson on March 01, 2021, 01:37:54 pm
Arnold, Thank you for your comments, I have to say that I didn't build the boiler it is a steel boiler and the regulations are strict in the UK regarding steel boilers, they have to be welded by a Coded welder and all steel in it's construction has to have documentation paper work so the boiler is a professional build.

The engine is a easy steamer, powerful but nice to drive.

Michael.

Thank you for replay - I know the Boiler's need official proof - I have two Burrells 3" and 4 1/2"
and a Foster 4". I bought them in working order long time ago and make only Service and Repair.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: M E Robinson on March 01, 2021, 01:37:54 pm: Arnold, Thank you for your comments, I have to say that I didn't build the boiler it is a steel boiler and the regulations are strict in the UK regarding steel boilers, they have to be welded by a Coded welder and all steel in it's construction has to have documentation paper work so the boiler is a professional build.

The engine is a easy steamer, powerful but nice to drive.

Michael.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: tenniV11 on March 01, 2021, 01:08:15 pm: I like your Boat and your Marshall Traction engine.
I have made many Steam engines from scratch but never such a complex
Building of a Tractor. There are many issues to manage -
the wheels, the boiler, the engine, the firebox and and....

Congrats, Arnold
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: RedRyder on March 01, 2021, 10:03:55 am: Hi Michael, This is a wonderful display...!!!

Thank you,

Gil
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: txlabman on February 28, 2021, 04:17:24 pm: Lady Catherine is one heckuva vessel!

Thanks for sharing the pictures!
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Woe is me on February 28, 2021, 04:13:22 pm: Thank you, thank you, thank you. That's amazing looking.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: M E Robinson on February 28, 2021, 12:29:39 pm: Hi

You wanted to see the whole boat, here you are.

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Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Woe is me on February 28, 2021, 10:25:39 am: That is a beautiful plant and makes me want to see the whole boat.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: classixs on February 28, 2021, 10:18:43 am: What a beautiful plant there, lovely compact layout...

I LOVE IT !!!
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: M E Robinson on February 28, 2021, 09:39:00 am: Thank you everybody for your kind comments on my models.

And a addition for my Table.
The engine is made from castings which are available in the UK

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Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Mi Steam on February 28, 2021, 12:59:43 am: Michael, the Marshall traction engine is a thing of beauty
I only wished I had your skills.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: St Paul Steam on February 27, 2021, 09:58:44 pm: Michael , the attention to detail on your lovely Marshall traction engine is remarkable, one of the nicest traction engines I have ever had the pleasure to view. An 8 year dedication to a steam project is something I hold in very high regard , well done Sir !
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Woe is me on February 27, 2021, 09:40:54 pm: That Marshall is, is, is, indescribable. I'm at a loss for words.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: krypto31337 on February 27, 2021, 01:22:45 pm: Some beautiful model engineering!

It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude to take on a big multi-year project like that lovely traction engine.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Inge on February 27, 2021, 01:05:54 pm: Two beautiful builds. I love the tug engine, 2 feed pumps, full reversing gear, return flue boiler, it has it all.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: M E Robinson on February 27, 2021, 12:59:23 pm: Hi Nick,

Yes the first firing was a bit nerve racking but all went well, I only had to alter the size of the blast nozzle to increase the the draught on the fire.

Michael.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Nick on February 27, 2021, 10:31:13 am: Love that 3” Marshall 😍 Bet that was an exciting day firing up for the first time after an 8 year build 8)
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: eifion on February 27, 2021, 09:19:06 am: I know lust and covet are sins but, but but
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: classixs on February 27, 2021, 04:16:55 am: That Marshall is downright amazing !!!

I can see how such a project could derail almost any previous plans.
Exceedingly well done Michael, and thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: txlabman on February 27, 2021, 04:10:13 am: Oh my!

A fantastic build Michael.

👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you. 🤠
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: M E Robinson on February 27, 2021, 03:16:01 am: Quote from: classixs on February 26, 2021, 02:47:58 pm
A very nicely built launch plant Michael.

Keeping my fingers crossed, that you brought a peek at the TE build to your table, must be something to sidetrack you from this beauty :)

The traction engine is a 3" scale Marshall, the engine took me 8 years to complete.

https://youtu.be/A_SqER4FHC8
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Jim on February 26, 2021, 11:19:23 pm: Very impressive Michael, you can see easily that you must have put a LOT of hours into this beauty.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: txlabman on February 26, 2021, 08:06:40 pm: Quote from: Stoker on February 26, 2021, 08:01:00 pm
That steam plant is positively SUPERB, and my thinking is that perhaps it is time for you to consider getting back to the Tug Boat Build!

I second the motion. 🤠
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Stoker on February 26, 2021, 08:01:00 pm: That steam plant is positively SUPERB, and my thinking is that perhaps it is time for you to consider getting back to the Tug Boat Build!
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: St Paul Steam on February 26, 2021, 07:51:58 pm: Very nice , lustworthy .🤗
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: txlabman on February 26, 2021, 07:45:23 pm: You need a BIG hull for that beast.

A wonderful build.

You teased us with your reference to a traction engine project.

Do tell more......
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Woe is me on February 26, 2021, 07:42:53 pm: OH YEAH, lets see that. Come on show us that TE too. It's got to be good if it's
anything like this steam plant for the tug.
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: classixs on February 26, 2021, 02:47:58 pm: A very nicely built launch plant Michael.

Keeping my fingers crossed, that you brought a peek at the TE build to your table, must be something to sidetrack you from this beauty :)
Title: Re: Michael's Table
Post by: Doug_T on February 26, 2021, 02:43:48 pm: What a beautiful build! It just purrs, doesn't it?
Title: Michael's Table
Post by: M E Robinson on February 26, 2021, 02:13:42 pm: I built this steam plant for a model tug boat that I intended to build, but got side tracked with a traction engine build.
Michael.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gerKqt2_OrQ