Launch engine progress

[imation]

Hi All
The project is slowly progressing to a conclusion.
As I am working without any plans, only photos, progress is
a tad slow.
I hope to have it running in the near future.
Cheers
Mike.

 

[tel]

Lookin' good! Thm:

 

[steamer]

That's a beaut!

Dave

 

[Troutsqueezer]

Really nice. A fine job you've done there, Sir.

 

[smfr]

That looks wonderful. Is it were any castings used, or is it made entirely from stock? I love the details like the pipe flanges.

 

[imation]

That looks wonderful. Is it were any castings used, or is it made entirely from stock? I love the details like the pipe flanges.

G'day, she is totally made from stock materials, I to like how the pipework ended
up but it was a right pain in the @#&* to line them up, I forgot to allow for the
steam chest gaskets so I had to stretch them somewhat.
Cheers Mike.

 

[doubletop]

Mike

I do like that, especially the detailing. Looking forward to seeing it running

Pete

 

[gbritnell]

Hi Mike,
Your launch engine is looking great. The pipework sure sets it off nicely.
gbritnell

 

[b.lindsey]

Fantastic Mike!! And ditto on all the nice pipework too!! Will it be a model for display only or is there a launch waiting in the wings somewhere?

Bill

 

[compspecial]

What a beautiful engine, Mike. A result to be really proud of!
Stew

 

[rhitee93]

Stunning! Any chance of a video when she's running?

 

[Longboy]

I've done engines from photos. It just makes you think about procedures and relationships of parts not in view. Takes more time but shows one's insight and comprehension of mechanical works. Looking good Mike.... been there. Dave :bow:

 

[Don1966]

Wow!! That is a beautiful engine Mike I love it. :bow: Was it built from plans are did you design it yourself? That is one engine I want to build after I complete my Marine engine.

Don

 

[imation]

Fantastic Mike!! And ditto on all the nice pipework too!! Will it be a model for display only or is there a launch waiting in the wings somewhere?

Bill

Hi Bill
No launch, she is off to join the others in the display cabinet.
Regards Mike.

 

[imation]

Wow!! That is a beautiful engine Mike I love it. :bow: Was it built from plans are did you design it yourself? That is one engine I want to build after I complete my Marine engine.

Don

Hi Don
No plans mate, just found some nice rendered photos on the net and went from there.
Regards Mike.

 

[ProdEng]

Great achievement on every level; working without drawings is an awesome skill :bow:

Jan