Hi all
      Has anybody tried the ANDREAS steam engine made by Hielscher. This engine seems to be able to power a boat
      up to 26" long. I am thinking of purchasing it with maching boiler and using it in the wood kit Louise by
      CONSTRUCTO

                   web site www.ministeam.com/acatalog/Hielscher.html

                                      THANKS, TERRY

Hi Terry,

I`ve used the ministeam engine in two small paddlewheelers - "Rigi"  lenght 82 cm, and "Hjeilen" of about the same dimensions (both Billing Boat Kits of the sixties).

The small engine is very compact and of light weight. With the gear reduction of 1 : 11 she is surprisingly powerful, the speed of the boats is much faster than scale. In connection with a small flame tube boiler (diameter 50 mm, lenght 120 mm) you will get a good propulsion.

Of course througt the light an thin materials the engine seems a little bit fragile compared with the normal brass made engines, but for small models like the Louise it will be the right choice.


Thomas

   Thanks Thomas for the info. I am also going to use it in to other models about the same length but have been
   away for wile and I did not find an info. on this engine.


                                           Regards

                                               Terry