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This topic has 13 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 28 January 2023 at 11:15 by rachel tibbriani.

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16 January 2023 at 19:45 #629738
Alexander Doughty
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Hello folks, new member here. Interested in anything mechanical with a focus on model engineering at the moment. Current project is a 1/6 scale model of my grandfathers steam launch he had many years ago. Hull is of yellow cedar planks, as per origional, a roberts type boiler fired with white gas, and a 5/8"x5/8" two cylinder engine to my design.

I also have plans and castings for a 3 1/2" gauge Hunslet "Spencer" and plans for a Durham and North Yorkshire traction engine to keep me busy for years to come!

Alex
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16 January 2023 at 19:45 #41367
Alexander Doughty
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16 January 2023 at 21:08 #629751
Jeff Dayman
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Hi Alex, The launch and its' powerplant look great. I'm in Canada as well, west of Toronto. Are you anywhere in that general area? Cheers Jeff
16 January 2023 at 21:40 #629757
noel shelley
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Welcome aboard shipmate, interesting projects. If you need any help this is the place to be. Good Luck. Noel.
17 January 2023 at 15:44 #629872
Howard Lewis
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Welcome!

You will be occupied for a little time yet!

Howard
17 January 2023 at 19:36 #629894
Drew Northcott
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Greetings to the land of polar bear avoidance and fur-lined underpants.
17 January 2023 at 23:43 #629917
Alexander Doughty
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Thanks everybody! Jeff, Im on Vancouver Island, so quite a way from toronto.
18 January 2023 at 02:42 #629924
Jeff Dayman
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Cheers Alex! Thanks for letting me know. A bit far at 3200+ km to have you come by and have a shop visit! Anyway do keep us posted on the launch and powerplant.
18 January 2023 at 05:14 #629925
PatJ
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Welcome.

I am on the same side of the pond as you, a bit to the south and east.

Nice launch !

Pat J
20 January 2023 at 01:18 #630244
Alan Bays
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Hello Alex,

Where are you on the Island? I'm in Nanoose Bay.
20 January 2023 at 03:37 #630245
Alexander Doughty
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Posted by Alan Bays on 20/01/2023 01:18:47:

Hello Alex,

Where are you on the Island? I'm in Nanoose Bay.

Alan, Im close by in Comox! Are you a member of Vancouver Island Model Engineers by any chance?
20 January 2023 at 17:14 #630334
Alan Bays
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Hi Alex,

No, I'm not a VIME member. We rarely get down to Victoria though have been to the SHAS facility a couple of times. My main modelling interest is stationary engines though I've also built cranes, winches, machine tools, boats and other models over the years.
28 January 2023 at 03:43 #631162
Alexander Doughty
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Posted by Alan Bays on 20/01/2023 17:14:45:

Hi Alex,

No, I'm not a VIME member. We rarely get down to Victoria though have been to the SHAS facility a couple of times. My main modelling interest is stationary engines though I've also built cranes, winches, machine tools, boats and other models over the years.

Cool, sounds like lots of interesting projects! If you ever find yourself up Comox way give me a shout.

Cheers

Alex
28 January 2023 at 11:15 #631186
rachel tibbriani
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It sounds like you have some really interesting projects going on. Your grandfather's steam launch model in 1/6 scale sounds like a fantastic and personal endeavor. The attention to detail with the use of yellow cedar planks and the roberts type boiler is impressive. It's great to hear that you have plans and castings for a Hunslet "Spencer" and a Durham and North Yorkshire traction engine to keep you busy for years to come.
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