There are several things that epitomise Steampunk to me – the use of steam, unconventional (or Victorian) modes of transportation, and quirky eccentrics who try new and potentially wonderful things. The Flying Kettle Project qualifies quite happily. It seems some Brits are having a go at creating a steam filled balloon, with the intent to prove the feasibility for future human carrying balloons and steam filled airships. Oh, how my heart leaps at the thought!

They’ve done several experiments so far, scalded some grass (naughty) and created quite a lot of both lift and interest! I really do wish them the very best of luck, because one day I would very much like to be taking to the skies on wings of steam.

This entry was posted on Saturday, September 30th, 2006 at 11:51 pm by Tinkergirl and is filed under Steampunk Images.