New member Introduction

[ScottB]

I am a new member of Paddleducks and would like to introduce myself.   My passion is in live steam engines, I have just recently designed and completed a single cylinder double acting self starting oscillating steam engine.   This engine has a 3/8" bore and a 3/4" stroke.   The engine runs very well and will self start every time.  I have built a open Launch boat that I scaled up from the Midwest launch plans to a length of 26"   this engine moves the boat along very well.    I will post some pictures in the near future.   I also  have interests in live steam locomotives and am currently  designing and  building a live steam logging ( climax)  style locomotive in 7/8" scale that will run on gauge 1 track.    I have been active in this hobby for many years and have built quite a few live steam engines and boilers.

 Scott

[DamienG]

Welcome Scott we look forward to your post in the Live steam section.

Damien.

[kiwimodeller]

Greetings Scott and welcome aboard. Looking forward to seeing some pictures and an explanation of how you get you single cylinder engine to start so reliably. I had been told it was not possible so I look forward to seeing details. Let us see the launch too when you have a moment. Make sure to add a horizontal paddler engine to your list sometime soon too. Cheers, Ian.