Thanks for adding that Quinten. I have heard that the gentleman is rather fixed in his idea of prices, though I have no personal experience.

For those that might still be looking, or just interested, there is another ST 5A for sale at Preston Services, unfortunately he is being cagey on the price (P.O.A.).

http://www.prestonservices.co.uk/miniat ... ocomotives

Well done Quinten! At least you now will have something to look at when you dream of your boat.

On the other hand, it may be that they've spotted the prices and decided to make a corresponding price hike.

quinten1231 wrote:Mike

No worries, if i were unaware of the offer I would also appreciate being notified somehow.
And there was a bidder before already, so who knows what number he will offer in the last minute.

Regards Quinten

Now if it were a 6A you could have had a battle on.

Mike Cole wrote:

quinten1231 wrote:Mike

Found that one aswell, the 670 bid is mine

Guess competition might be around the corner now that its public

Regards Quinten

Sorry Quinten, I hope you get it at a good price.

Mike

And there was me about to bid on it.



(joking)

I would be interested to know the % advantage of the curved blade face, over straight, and would the effect be different %wise if it was curved in the other plane. As Lopez Mike has intimated it must surely have an effect going astern.

Sorry, I just have that sort of brain.

Steamboat Mike wrote: There is something primal about welding.

I'm sure it's the 'watching fire' thing.

Welcome DCSmith.

I know of only one thing you can do with questions: ask them; and if it's about steamboats, you will usually get an answer on here.

Welcome Eric, yeah we like pictures!