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

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

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

Quote from: Tasman on January 30, 2012, 05:34:34 AM.... I am based in a wet and damp Essex, UK. ....

Me too! welcome to paddleducks