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Off Topic / Re: Some kangaroos over a few days on our Front Door Ring Cam
« Last post by Jim on 1 hour ago »
Yes Bruce, everyday there's roo's on the front grass (and all night they fight and kick each other) I think its around 40 - 50 is the greatest number that we've counted.
They are nice to have, the only negative is that they carry and drop ticks.
And of course Aussie ticks have to be badder than other countries ticks. Our main tick here, is called the 'Paralysis Tick' and is the number one dog and cat killer. All our animals have to be on a course of monthly tick preventative medication.

Yes Daniel they are great!
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Off Topic / Re: Some kangaroos over a few days on our Front Door Ring Cam
« Last post by Stoker on April 29, 2025, 09:16:15 pm »
What a weird critter they are ..... Love it!!!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Blue Blue..
« Last post by pwalchak on April 29, 2025, 08:43:54 pm »
Nice color!  What brand is it?  Is it a stock color or did you mix your own?
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Off Topic / Re: Some kangaroos over a few days on our Front Door Ring Cam
« Last post by St Paul Steam on April 29, 2025, 08:41:19 pm »
Well, that's something that most of us will never experience. Is that a common occurrence at your place ?
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: High temp silicone gasket sheet
« Last post by pwalchak on April 29, 2025, 08:40:37 pm »
Though my experience is limited, I've had good results with the silicone gasket sheets.  With a set of round die punches I can make any size gaskets I might need.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Problems with tapatalk groups modelsteam gallery
« Last post by pwalchak on April 29, 2025, 08:37:58 pm »
Have you tried clearing your cache?  What browser are you using?  I've had both Firefox and Chrome slow to a stop gradually over time, which I fix about every 3 months by clearing my cache.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Spring Drive Belts
« Last post by pwalchak on April 29, 2025, 08:33:11 pm »
If you're not opposed to using watchmaker's belting, 1.5mm is available here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195783630774
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Off Topic / Some kangaroos over a few days on our Front Door Ring Cam
« Last post by Jim on April 29, 2025, 08:30:14 pm »
Some kangaroos over a few days on our Front Door Ring Cam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxSpcjpAR0g
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Need Source For Smaller Steam Lines
« Last post by pwalchak on April 29, 2025, 08:15:06 pm »
I have a Fleischmann 122/4 with a 2mm steam line into which I want to splice in a throttle, as well as a Wilesco D6 with a 4mm (5/32") steam line.  Where can I purchase valves/throttles for these?
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Empire Throttle
« Last post by pwalchak on April 29, 2025, 08:10:20 pm »
Hello,

I have a new old stock Empire Model 43 which I steamed for the first time.  Things went good at first but after five minutes or so I could no longer fully stop the engine.  I turned the throttle knob fully but it only slowed down.  It never stopped, which it had done just a minute or two before.

I suspect the throttle is a cone shaped screw threading into a cone shaped "nut" but I am a novice steam hobbyist.  Is it safe to unscrew the throttle fully and remove the knob & needle or would that hurt something?  As this engine is pristine I don't want to take chances.

Pau;
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