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| Bernd:
Steve, I found that book I was talking about. It's a reprint by Lindsay Publications. Apperently the article was in the May 22, 1913 issue of Model Engineer and Electrician, edited by Percival Marshall. The subject was "A Steam Plant for Model Aeroplanes" by H.H. Groves. Looks like it was a weekly publication. Here's a site to high powered race boats using turbine engines. Since you said that the boat design has changed from when they first built these, 1950's, perhaps it'll have some info you can use on hull design. After all these guys go off shore power boating. http://www.turbinemarine.com/index.html I've seen both Aqua Mania and His Way. His Way runs on the St. Lawrence river. 142mph. quite a site to see and hear one of these. The Aqua Mania boat has been clocked at 204.56mph. Well anyway hope some of this may help in your quest to build a steam powered speed boat. Bernd |
| sbwhart:
Hi Steve Quite an interesting chalange you've set yourself, I've read about flash steam in one or two books, they didn't deal with it in any depth more of a passing mention, perhaps you could post a question or start a thread her http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/ and see what turns up, if you subscribe you can also get back issues. Have fun Stew |
| bogstandard:
Steve, Are the other bits shown on the photo site of your own making? If so, I gather you have a workshop. It would be nice if you could discuss that a little in another post, and also show us on your login info what part of the homeland you come from. We are a friendly sort of bunch, and if you wanted to, arrange visits if we can. Sharing amongst ourselves, both info, and items not wanted any more. It could work out to your benefit, like if you need a specialist bit of machining doing, one of the members is sure to be able to help. You are not alone. Bogs |
| RipSlider:
Bogs None of the other stuff is mine. I think it's other pictures that people from MadModder have linked to. I'm sure I recognise a couple of the photos. Steve |
| bogstandard:
That's fine Steve, But the offer is still there if you need a bit of machining doing, don't be afraid to ask. Bogs |
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