i wasnt sure where to post this so ill just do it here.
i've taken a small detour from my logging layout as i need to have track laid before i can do anything else.so i've started building a small stationary steam engine out of nothing but scraps.it will be approz. 1/8 scale and will run a converted *cox IC engine.but heres my question:the boiler is only 3in diameter and i dont know which boiler type to use, firetube or monotube.the monotube apparently generates steam faster,but the firetube is apparently easier to control,so any live steam experts out there,which one should i use?--josh
*the IC engine was for airplanes and only has a bore and stroke of about 3/8 by 5/8 so its quite small.
i've taken a small detour from my logging layout as i need to have track laid before i can do anything else.so i've started building a small stationary steam engine out of nothing but scraps.it will be approz. 1/8 scale and will run a converted *cox IC engine.but heres my question:the boiler is only 3in diameter and i dont know which boiler type to use, firetube or monotube.the monotube apparently generates steam faster,but the firetube is apparently easier to control,so any live steam experts out there,which one should i use?--josh
*the IC engine was for airplanes and only has a bore and stroke of about 3/8 by 5/8 so its quite small.