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Spokesmann
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A few images from this morning test steaming. All went well, the UJ and prop didn't bind, the propellor stayed put and the soldered joint I made at the steam dome held fast.
Arrow 2 with the powerplant for Arrow 3 in the background.
The rare ME2 will be powering Arrow 3, the engine is shown here with the similar set up that is usd on Arrow 2s ME3 engine.
Back to Arrow 2, here is the ME3 hooked up...
Prop with lock nut...
ME3 in steam...
As a consequence of moving the engine unit back, clearance is tight around the overflow plug...
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A quick note to say a video of the test is on page 10.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Soon be time for the maidon voyage Mike 
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silverfoxsteam
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Looking good - lovely detail in the photos again Mike.
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Spokesmann
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Well one side is glued into position now, which is a big step forward. It needs smoothing and a little filing but overall its fine. Once the other side is glued into position then I can thoroughly smooth down/file the entire hull ready for priming. Today was spent checking the fit of parts and getting a feel for how it will all look. The decking tops need to be cut to final size as well as contoured to fit the rear decking projecting arms. All the internal blass parts need to be screw into position and drilled ready for final fit after the painting/priming has been done. I have trimmed the outer engine brass cover and adjusted the curvature of the spray hood now I have a much better idea of their final positions. Anyway enough typing, here are some images of the work carried out thus far...
Glueing and clamping
With clamps taken off after 24-hour drying/setting of the glue...
Testing the engine and fittings into their relative positions...
Plenty of room to get at the ME3...
There is a lot of brass content in this boat, I feel the brass engine house and spray hood will make it look a bit different and up market!  I have seen a few Arrows with painted spary hoods and to be honest I think it looks a little cheap and tacky, the bare aluminium is better...
The other Meccano 'canted' chimney for Arrow 3...
Position of the brass engine house in relation to the engine chromed cowl...
The lamp is in there!
Internal hull sides will be coverd in brass strip to help protect wood from heat and oil...
Brass!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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Quick vid of the build...
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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I,ve seen a lot of these boats, and your latest one is by far the best I,ve seen
The brass is a bit to shiney for me at the moment, but when it dulls down a bit
It will look fantastic
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Spokesmann
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Who said its going to be allowed to dull down! 
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