MH&B Henry build

[BattoParticipant @batto]

Have just completed putting this together over the last 9 months. First boat build in 40 years and first live steam ever! It has been fairly enjoyable but there have been plenty of wee swearies along the way – bit of a learning curve with the 'fancy' woodwork. Ran it up today for the first time – bonny!

[BattoParticipant @batto]

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Thyat is a really lovely looking boat. You seem to have made an excellent job of it.

Colin

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Batto

I'd say a well spent 9 months, beautiful work keep us posted on the first voyage

Regards Ray

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Batto. Yes 9 months work not wasted. A nice looking boat, and live steam as well! Ashley

[BattoParticipant @batto]

Maiden voyage yesterday in perfect conditions – loverly

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Batto,

Very nice I would like one, a steam whistle next ??

Regards Ray

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Batto. Lovely indeed, very nice. Ashley

[BattoParticipant @batto]

Thanks guys .

Ray I did ask Brian Marten about the possibility of fitting a steam whistle as there is no spare 'port' on the boiler but he reckoned it's not worth it as a whistle would just spray water then give a strangled 'toot' and lose a lot of steam pressure (it's only a 250ml boiler). I had a look at fitting an electronic whistle but the modules for the whistle and the electronic switch unit would be a really tight fit in the stern section if at all – think I'll just stick to the standard "GET OUT OF THE BEEP WAY"

[neil epworthParticipant @neilepworth74103]

very nice Batto ,looked grand sailing in the vid.i,m just waiting to start on my own open steam launch.which boiler did you choose for your boat please

regards

neil

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Can I just add my two'pennerth A lovely build looks good on the water a real credit to you.

With an open boat the inside has to be as good as the outside, and yours is.

Regards.

Eddie.

[BattoParticipant @batto]

@Neil the steam plant was supplied ready-made by Brian Marten

**LINK**

It has a fill capacity of 250ml and it powers the Anton Quartz engine driving a 55mm 4blade 'steamer' prop for about 15 minutes.

@Eddie – thanks Eddie, it turned out very well – well worth the toil and tears and is an absolute joy to sail.

[neil epworthParticipant @neilepworth74103]

Thanks for info Batto lovelly model

[Richard SimpsonParticipant @richardsimpson88330]

The is an article coming up soon in Model Boat Magazine regarding the fitting of whistles to boilers. The concerns voiced by Brian Marten are valid but they can also be overcome.

[Mike Morcher 2Participant @mikemorcher2]

Posted by Batto on 16/10/2018 16:41:48:

Maiden voyage yesterday in perfect conditions – loverly

Hi Batto,

That is Very nice hope mine is as good all the best

Mike

Can not get photos on here?

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[Tim RoweParticipant @timrowe83142]

A really lovely job Batto. A credit to you.

Tim

[Richard SimpsonParticipant @richardsimpson88330]

I always really fancied this model but unfortunately they withdrew it before I could make my mind up. It didn't seem to be available for very long, which was a shame. You have made a superb job of it and made me regret, yet again, never buying one!

[Boiler BriParticipant @boilerbri]

Posted by Batto on 18/10/2018 10:39:03:

Thanks guys .

Ray I did ask Brian Marten about the possibility of fitting a steam whistle as there is no spare 'port' on the boiler but he reckoned it's not worth it as a whistle would just spray water then give a strangled 'toot' and lose a lot of steam pressure (it's only a 250ml boiler). I had a look at fitting an electronic whistle but the modules for the whistle and the electronic switch unit would be a really tight fit in the stern section if at all – think I'll just stick to the standard "GET OUT OF THE BEEP WAY"

Mamod engines have small whistles and they work ok on small boilers, probably because they are close to the boiler and stay warm. Then when the steam is turned on it does not condensate so quickly and water mark everything.

I have to agree its a lovely model and i would not want spray all over it.

Brian

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