Hello from Ohio

[Dano]

I drew up the frames for the boat. I added the engine to the assembly to get a better indication of the size. Not a very good picture though.

[Dano]

Sorry about the huge pictures, I resized them but the change must be delayed.

[Dano]

I have not made much progress since my last post. But two days ago, I cut out two more piston patterns for the steam engine. I had a pattern job come up and I already had the stock made, so it was a no brainer. I also posted pictures of my progress on the hull. I added the keel, and used the surface tools to loft it all together.

[Akitene]

Good evening Dano,

Your hull design is a typical torpedo boat stern (from the end of the XIXth century). Your first post indicates it's based on Reciproca's design, which is lovely. Keep on the good job.

[Lopez Mike]

Since your able to change things easily in CAD, you might consider going for a piston valve on your high pressure cylinder. Much less friction loss and easier on the valve gear. Changing to inside admission on that valve is a very good idea too.

[Dano]

Thanks for the suggestion Mike. I will try to make the change.