Engine: 2X Wilesco D49 Marine Double Piston Steam EnginesBoiler: Mamod SE3Fuel: AlcoholChassis & Legs: Gakken CentipedeOther: Meccano parts and SprocketsRC: 2 Channel FutabaRunning Time: 10-15 min @ .75 - 1.5 Bar
Start of the centipede:I took a Gakken centipede kit, and mounted 2 Wilesco D49 marine steam engines on it. After many unsuccessful attempts of trying to use the gearbox, I ended up using a pulley system.I tried using a small Unit marine boiler, which proved to not provide enough steam. The Mamod SE3 boiler, along with gearing it down once more, did the trick.Mini servos were attached right on the engine
Final Centipede:I then upgraded the centipede to sprockets and chains, replacing all of the pulleys. In the process ofmaking it structurely sound for the sprockets, I had to remove the cab.... form follows function. I also blew out the mini servos, so I replaced it with standard servos and mounted on the chassis, rather than on the engine.
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