Recent content by A310

Thanks Chris, I've looked at your boiler and engine before in a search for different engine and boiler combo's, nice job. At the moment I'm just waiting for the Aussie code books (copper boilers is on back order so won't be ready for a month), so in the mean time I'm just setting up my shop...

Yes I do admit they are tasty.:)

Thanks Jason, I've ordered both AMBSC Code Part 1 and 2, so I'll have some more reading to do. From what I gather there is a lot more details for boiler fittings etc than the K.N. Harris book. Harling

Thanks Gus, I'll have a look at that issue and see if it's any different than the values I'm using from the K.N. Harris book on boilers. I'm new to silver solder but not brazing or welding, so I hope it's not a huge leap to braze copper? I'm buying a nozzle for my propane bottle which should...

Thanks, I'll have a look again at the different Harris products and see if I can get those in Hong Kong.

Yes it cost an arm and a leg, but safety is my main concern on this build:) Harling P.S. 12.89 USD per inch. Here's the guys link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/130442268667?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I bought this pipe from Ebay in the US and had it shipped to Hong Kong where I live as I could not obtain pipe thick enough for this job. The Pipe I purchased is Manufactured by Cambridge Lee Industries. The Tube is SD 6"X16" and is what's called L tube in the US. Outside diameter is is 6.125"...

Hi everyone, I'm new to model steam engines, but have decided to make a boiler to power my P.M. Research 6 CI engine. I tried to buy a boiler to power my new engine but could not find such a beast, so decided to build one instead. At first it was going to be a vertical type boiler, but after...

Hi everyone, I'm a Canadian living in Hong Kong and have been interested in steam power for a long time. Since my son is so interested in Thomas the train and steam engines, I decided to get of my butt and build a small steam plant.:) So I've been reading and reading on boilers and steam...