Mark P. | 19/07/2015 20:11:17 |
![]() 634 forum posts 9 photos | Hello all, I am looking for a set of drawings/plans for a small V twin double acting oscillating launch engine. I have trawled the internet to no avail,I seem to have gone round in ever decreasing circles. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Regards Mark P. |
Bazyle | 19/07/2015 22:05:04 |
![]() 6956 forum posts 229 photos | There is probably a Malcolm Beak design on Paddleducks otherwise if no responses here ask on Modelboatmayhem. |
Thor 🇳🇴 | 20/07/2015 05:34:28 |
![]() 1766 forum posts 46 photos | Hi Mark, The Model Engineer magazine (Jan. 2003 to Nov 2003 IIRC)ran a series of articles by Colin Pape on oscillating steam engines. One of his engines was a twin V double-acting. You can just enter the authors name here and search for the relevant issues. Thor Edited By Thor on 20/07/2015 05:36:05 |
Old School | 20/07/2015 08:04:32 |
426 forum posts 40 photos | Reeves do a V twin double acting engine, unfortunately it does not always self start in forward and reverse the V is not wide enough. Mine powers a small radio controlled Victorian steam launch. |
David Clark 1 | 20/07/2015 08:43:48 |
![]() 3357 forum posts 112 photos 10 articles | Lots of designs on the internet. Try john-Tom.com |
Mark P. | 20/07/2015 11:43:42 |
![]() 634 forum posts 9 photos | Thank you for the replies, I tried John-Tom David but there was nothing suitable there. Is there anywhere where I can buy plans from have tried myhobby store. Regards Mark P. |
Graham A | 20/07/2015 11:49:01 |
8 forum posts | I have the Stuart Models stationary steam engine, twin oscillator plans,they relate to the castings kit and were bought from them when they were on Guernsey. |
Gas_mantle. | 20/07/2015 11:51:56 |
![]() 359 forum posts 269 photos | Why not just take the design of an existing double acting single and modify it into a twin version ? |
Ian Hewson | 20/07/2015 11:53:45 |
354 forum posts 33 photos | Blackgates do a vee twin reversible engine. |
Mark P. | 20/07/2015 12:15:11 |
![]() 634 forum posts 9 photos | Hello, I have thought about that Peter and that is one option.but I would like to build a tried and tested one. I don't want to buy a kit as I wish to build from scratch. Regards Mark P. |
Roger Holebrook | 20/07/2015 12:26:00 |
14 forum posts | Can I suggest the article "starting in steam" by Peter Arnot , in Model boats magazine commencing in June 1988. Just as a matter of interest, there is also a four cylinder version with both boiler and boat design. I am building both the two and four cylinder versions myself. Roger |
JasonB | 20/07/2015 13:26:25 |
![]() 25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles | Couple here but not sure if they are double or single acting, first one could be as it says "duplextype" |
john carruthers | 20/07/2015 15:03:52 |
![]() 617 forum posts 180 photos | What about Brunnel's 'Double Diagonal' drawings (£23).
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Gas_mantle. | 20/07/2015 15:42:14 |
![]() 359 forum posts 269 photos | John, That's a useful link I haven't come across whilst looking for something to have a bash at, I'm tempted by those drawings myself but try and simplify it a bit to suit my own skill level. Has any one built that model and able to comment on it's suitability for a beginner ? |
JasonB | 20/07/2015 15:53:57 |
![]() 25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles | Peter, Mogens Kilde did a simplified version of a double diagonal from barstock that started in ME 4383 that would be an easier build Edited By JasonB on 20/07/2015 15:58:12 |
Neil Wyatt | 20/07/2015 18:47:55 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | Truckloads here if you don't mind using castings: www.ajreeves.com/popular-311-c.asp Neil |
JasonB | 20/07/2015 18:50:03 |
![]() 25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles | Truck loads? only one is a double Vee which teh OP wanted and I have a feeling they are single acting |
Neil Wyatt | 20/07/2015 18:55:08 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | They can all be made as single or double acting, I presume that the 'vee' requirement isn't absolute, as long as it's self-starting. Neil |
John Rudd | 20/07/2015 19:34:47 |
1479 forum posts 1 photos | I can confirm the Reeves Pop is a DA steam engine.... I have one and the plans ......just need to build it... Edited By John Rudd on 20/07/2015 19:35:18 |
John Rudd | 20/07/2015 20:26:31 |
1479 forum posts 1 photos | I should add that the engine can be built single or double acting.... |
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