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by DetroiTug
Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: building Panatela
Replies: 46
Views: 49573

Re: building Panatela

The fit, the finish, the colors, the overall look. Absolutely superb..

-Ron

Man, you guys keep the bar high...
by DetroiTug
Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Steamboat Photography
Topic: Engine at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn
Replies: 9
Views: 13631

Re: Engine at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn

That is a nice engine, they have so many fine examples of steam engines and boilers, even a Naptha launch. They had an operational paddle wheeler (Suhwanee), last time I was there, it was idled/docked due to insurance costs. Their railroad exhibit with two running trains complete with roundhouse etc...
by DetroiTug
Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: DetroiTug's Tug is going together
Replies: 388
Views: 426583

Re: DetroiTug's Tug is going together

Steve, The plans are pretty good, they aren't step by step directions. They provide the offsets for the hull of course, but the uppers are just dim'd out. Some basic construction technique is needed as well, which is available all over the web. For the price, they are a good deal. I'm basically just...
by DetroiTug
Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:27 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: DetroiTug's Tug is going together
Replies: 388
Views: 426583

DetroiTug's Tug is going together

Hey guys,

Been pretty busy over the winter and now finding a bit of time to get back to the steam tug. Building the hull now. Check here for the build.

http://www.rogersmachine.net/Steamboat.html

Thanks, Ron
by DetroiTug
Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Triple Expansion Engine - Elliott Bay
Replies: 89
Views: 90149

Re: Triple Expansion Engine - Elliott Bay

Absolutely beautiful engine.

-Ron
by DetroiTug
Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Rally Reports
Topic: Steamboat meet in Michigan
Replies: 0
Views: 3977

Steamboat meet in Michigan

Hi All,

Just wanted to share a page I put together for a show I went to in Michigan last weekend.

http://www.rogersmachine.net/steamshowcharlton09.html

Ron