Paddleduck

I am within a day of completing my latest engine (deep sigh!). After a short break I would like to have a go at an oversize Bogstandards "Paddleduck".

Only thing is, I was browsing around on YouTube a month or so ago and viewed a video clip showing a Paddleduck "like" engine with a reverser gear. While the engine was being being run the owner/builder gave a commentary. He had a northern (UK) accent but try as I may I cannot find that video again.

I would like to build the paddleduck - with a reverser - but I need more guidance via schematics/drawings/explanations as my experience of constructing small stationary engines does not go beyond the plain vanilla flavour "D" valve single with no bells or whistles.

While on the subject of personal ignorance I would like to modify an existing scratch built stationary engine I built years ago by adding a centrifugal governor but have no idea where to start - is there any general info out there?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Stuart

Hi Stuart,

May be these links can give you some guidance?

Dean has a description of how he built a governor.

Here you will find drawings and pictures of a Watt-style governor.

Muncaster steam engine governor.

Regards Thor

Edited By Thor on 09/01/2013 18:44:28

Thank you Thor, just what I was looking for. And thank you John, I have already downloaded your book and drawings for Paddleduck and they have gone into the "do not destroy" department. I do not think that I have ever come across such a comprehensively detailed model engineering project freely available in the public domain - you deserve a pat on the back.

I should be starting a build of a double size duck in the next few days and if you don't mind I will refer to it as "Paddlegoose" - with acknowledgements to the original designer, Bogs, of course.

Stuart