Hello

[Tasman]

Hi to everyone at Paddleducks.

My name is Terry and I am based in a wet and damp Essex, UK. 

I am new to the modelling scene but have been in the Engineering world all my working life so trying to catch up fast.  Whilst i am not building a paddlesteamer i am part way through the design and build of a steam driven tug boat.  Whilst I was originally going to spend the kids inheritance and buy a Stuart Turner D10 I have changed my mind and to re-invest in a new lathe and to build my own steam engine. I am interested in Malcolm Beak's slide valve engine (as part documented in Stan Brays book) but was wondering if anyone has modified the design to include a reverse mechanism.  Is it posible to put a Stevenson type leverage system or best to go with the reverse gearbox?  If the latter how much power is lost through the gearbox? (the tug boat is only just over a 1m so i guess not a big issue....)

Also any views and pointers on a easy to build steam boiler that would be compatible with the MB22 engine.

many thanks
Terry

[PeeWee]

Welcome Terry, from one Essex lad to another and welcome to the forum

Malcolm is a member of this site, you could try to pm him.  here is his profile http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=576
regards
Ian

[PeeWee]

forgot to mention, try this link its on the MB22 in our download area
http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=340
http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=297

[mjt60a]

.... I am based in a wet and damp Essex, UK. ....

Me too! welcome to paddleducks