Another Sidewheeler Building

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Re: Another Sidewheeler Building

Post by fredrosse » Sat May 07, 2022 8:29 pm

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Re: Another Sidewheeler Building

Post by TahoeSteam » Sun May 08, 2022 4:39 am

That looks gorgeous Fred. The teaser photo is killing me
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Re: Another Sidewheeler Building

Post by TahoeSteam » Sun May 08, 2022 4:40 am

Perhaps I missed it... Are you planning a scaled down version of Margaret S.'s engine for propulsion?

edit: I see now.. fabricated walking beam and 5sqft mototube
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Re: Another Sidewheeler Building

Post by Kelly Anderson » Mon May 09, 2022 2:31 pm

I don't suppose that we can talk you into installing two engines so as to duplicate a Thames paddle tug... That turning in your own length deal is a pretty good trick!
It was not easy to convince Allnutt. All his shop training had given him a profound prejudice against inexact work, experimental work, hit-or-miss work.
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