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  1. steamboatmodel

    Recent column

    Is there anyway of removing/collapsing the Recent column on the left. I click on the - square and it just hides the stuff below, I want the forum part all the way across the screen. Regards, Gerald.
  2. steamboatmodel

    Copper fittings

    Does anyone know where to buy Copper fittings for 1/4" OD copper pipe? I am refurbishing a Weaver Launch Engine that has 1/4" OD copper pipe and has Ts and Elbows for the inlet and exhaust fittings. Regards, Gerald.
  3. steamboatmodel

    Diana-Mite Boiler

    Back in the 1980s Bay-Com offered a Launch Kit with a engine and boiler in a fiberglass hull. Has anyone had any experience with this engine and boiler? Regards, Gerald.
  4. steamboatmodel

    Running engines on Air Brush Canned Air

    It was suggested in another thread now closed that, "You could try a can of air made for air brushing." Before you do please check and see what the propellant is. Some of those cans use butane as a propellant, they also have the same thread as some of the small camping fuel canisters. Regards...
  5. steamboatmodel

    Banned

    There are a couple of modelers om RCgroups http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1341005#post16591326 Who are trying to get on and they get a banned message. Could the moderators look into this? Regards, Gerald.
  6. steamboatmodel

    Using Silicon Bronze Brazing Filler Rods for boiler stays?

    I was given some Silicon Bronze Brazing Filler Rods AWS Class CuSi-A, can I use them for boiler stays in small Boilers? Regards, Gerald.
  7. steamboatmodel

    Insurance Coverage

    Our group is looking at our insurance coverage and I was wondering what other groups do? I would like to know what is the general coverage, cost and are there any exclusions that are not covered ie Boilers. Regards, Gerald.
  8. steamboatmodel

    Regulations for Ontario, Canada

    I have found two things on Model Boilers, the first one from the Province of Ontario< http://www.tssa.org/regulated/boilers/boilersSafety.asp?loc3=act Boilers and Pressure Vessel Regulation (O.Reg. #220/01) Application 2. (1) This Regulation applies to the design, construction, maintenance, use...
  9. steamboatmodel

    Maudsley steam valve reversing gear

    Does anyone have any plans or information on Maudsley steam valve reversing gear? I have not found anything clear enough on the web. Regards, Gerald.
  10. steamboatmodel

    Silverflow brazing rod

    Can I use Silverflow brazing rod Chemical Composition: 0% Silver, 7.1% Phosphorus, Balance Copper Specifications: AWS A5.8, BCuP-2, QQB-650B Liquidus Temperature: 1500°F (816°C) Solidus Temperature: 1350°F (732°C) For making copper Boilers? Regards, Gerald.
  11. steamboatmodel

    Glycol in Boiler

    In an article in Model Boats the author says " have now steamed Alexandra a number of times using Glynn Guest's idea of putting 5% glycol into the boiler water to get a more visible steam effect on hot days. This works wonders and as Glycol contains a rust inhibitor and is also a lubricant, I...
  12. steamboatmodel

    Ceramic Burners

    Does anyone know where you can pickup the ceramic material used. (preferably in the Toronto Ontario Canada area) Regards, Gerald
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