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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #25 on: September 26, 2006, 04:44:27 am »

Help with a few things please:

1. Speaking of LED's anyone got an idea how to defuse led so they give off a more incandescent glow?
I want to put an led in 2 mast head oil lamps on Jan's Puffer but want them to give off a glow....

2. Can anyone recommend an on line "doll house" fittings firm for 1/24 fittings?
    ( Buckets, brooms, things found lying around on an old boat! )

3. Does anyone have a dozen 1/32 rivits ling around that they would like to donate to a Long drawn out cause?

Martin  ::)




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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #26 on: September 26, 2006, 07:04:34 am »

Try Action

'TWIN FLICKER'   two independant random flickering outputs adjustment of effect/rate P90) - PCB kit with case     

 

This is a microcomputer driven flasher to run two alternate flash operations, either alternate double flash or alternate single flash. This single project will simulate  OIL LAMPS,CANDLES, OPEN FIRES, & ARC WELDERS. Ideal for lighting on old steam boats. Each output has the current capability to control any type of bulb or LED up to 200mA provided they are of a suitable voltage for the supply volts you are using (three GOW BULBS) Tiny cased unit with input and output screw connectors. OK for 6 to 12 Volt operation. Screwed case size - 40mm x 27mm x 17mm. Full PCB kit less wire.  SCREWDRIVER  CONNECTION.

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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #27 on: September 26, 2006, 12:19:44 pm »

Hi riggers,

sounds very nice  :D

Martin thats a good idea. I try to find out a price...

I can get very fine rivets here at Knupfer-Modellshop...

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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #28 on: September 26, 2006, 12:30:55 pm »

The Twin Flicker costs 16 GBP ready-built, i think its ok to buy one.
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #29 on: September 26, 2006, 12:54:20 pm »

Ive got some 1/32 comming from chronos should be hear on wed I can bang them in the post if you want to wait,how many do you want?? if you do send me a pm with address Peter
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #30 on: September 26, 2006, 01:37:39 pm »

Martin,

LEDs

use amber Leds..  they work well  as they are not so intense, as the other colours..
I use these for illuminated model railway buildings..  much less harsh than the white ones.

you could also try "glass paint" to tone them down ?

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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #31 on: October 03, 2006, 07:59:38 am »

Hi Martin,

lightly sand the LED's with fine sanding pads from Halfords, it works in the same way as a frosted light bulb or diffussed wall light fitting. You will get a diffussed multi-dirrectional glow, rather than a powerfull bright hot spot.

Trust me...it works!


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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #32 on: October 05, 2006, 05:49:37 pm »

Martin

I got some very nice 1/24 "clutter" bits and pieces from Mollys House Miniatures - 1/24th scale

See at www.mollys-house.co.uk

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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #33 on: October 06, 2006, 11:06:54 pm »



Built the Action Kits "Twin Flicker" unit - Excellent!  ;D ;D ;D

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Builds/Puffer_Jan/Flasher.htm

With Video clips!

Regards,
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #34 on: October 07, 2006, 04:17:55 am »

I have to admit that they seem to do the job quite well, should keep anyone happy....



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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #35 on: October 07, 2006, 11:26:04 am »

Well done Martin  :D :)

Is it possible to use all lights of the puffer with this unit?
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #36 on: October 07, 2006, 12:14:00 pm »

Hi Jan,

If the unit can't do all of the lights, is it not possible to fit a second unit. There should be enough space for the second unit to fit in. With fitting a second unit you could have the interior lights a dimmer or brighter then the mast lights.

Marc

P.S Martin, Sorry if this is more work. Doing a grand job. ;)
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #37 on: October 07, 2006, 12:57:44 pm »

Good idea, lets wait what Martin says...  :o ;)
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #38 on: October 07, 2006, 01:43:26 pm »

MARTIN does not seem to be saying much......... ;D





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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #39 on: October 07, 2006, 01:59:42 pm »

Too busy either catching up on sleep or busy with the puffer
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #40 on: October 07, 2006, 08:32:53 pm »


Yeap, sleeping and I seem to have a cold coming on.... either that or I'm developing an allergy to the gallons of paint I seem to be using on the Puffer!  ;)

The Puffer is a great project and I'm developing a strong respect to all you guys that take on such models and even more so the scratch builders. Don't get me wrong the Puffer is a great kit and I'm really enjoying the build but I took it on with the wrong attitude, it's not a 100 Meter sprint, even a 200 or 400 Meter race.... it's definitely a marathon! Once I got my head around the time aspect of the build, it became easier... that and Jan's chasing emails!!!

Anyway the Action Twin Flicker can supply 200mA - 2 or 3 'grain wheat' bulbs or a string of LEDs see new video on review page on mayhem - http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Builds/Puffer_Jan/Flasher.htm

I have already fitted the Puffer with 7 x 6 volt 'grain wheat' bulbs because I thought that bulbs would give less directional output and give a warmer glow than LEDs. To make the lights in the wheelhouse would need another Twin Flicker , cheap enough at £16 or we can "just" change the bulb for LED's..... can you get OFF White LED's???

What say you Jan, it's your boat?

Regards,
 Martin  ;-)

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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #41 on: October 07, 2006, 08:47:32 pm »

I´m not quite sure but i guess that older puffers had only oil lamps in use. I dont think there was any electrical generator attached to the steam engine. So i think all lamps should have the same slightly "flickering", not only those attached to the mast. Thats why i think we should use all lamps with those units, if it is possible at this stage to change to it. If this means to buy another twin flicker, thats ok with me.

I must say that Martin is doing a real good job, the build is very time consuming, more then Martin and I expected  :o 

So lets drink another beer on Martin and Bradders  ;D   
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #42 on: October 07, 2006, 09:22:27 pm »

try Axial Leaded LEDs

http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=343&MenuName=Axial%20Leaded%20LEDs&FromMenu=y&criteria=Axial%20Leaded%20LEDs&doy=7m10&worldid=3

Ive used these on deck lights and they are about the right colour  Peter
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #43 on: October 11, 2006, 12:16:12 pm »

Today's Lesson:

Don't try to stir paint with a Paper clip in a Dremel drill - well you can but don't turn the speed to full speed when you think your turning it off!!!     >:-o >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(

  Another good work shirt gone for a Burton.....  :((



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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #44 on: October 11, 2006, 01:57:17 pm »

Martin  please say you have a video click, had me in fits just at the thought of it.
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #45 on: October 31, 2006, 09:26:35 pm »

I will remember this when I paint my Puffer lights.
The scary thing is my wife would not think that was strange if I said I had done that.

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Jan's Puffer - or 'The never ebnding story!'
« Reply #46 on: February 23, 2007, 11:31:31 pm »


Right slight disaster.....  the Campanion way & Toilet hut have gone missing !!!!
( Jan is 1. Gonna kill me. 2. Not believe me! )


OK The Puffer is near as dammit finished but my "good mate" Bradders decided "Today we clean the workshop!"
It been a long time coming and like all good modellers I was gonna do it next week anyway! But Bradders has his own way of doing things.... the only thing he didn't use was a bulldozer!   >:-o )

Well the workshop looks much .... different!
Lots of cupboards, shelves and racking moved around, tons of stuff in the skip and EVERYTHING rearranged...
  I'd forgotten we had a carpet in here!


Anyway in all the flurry of activity ( bordering on maniac ) the Companion way and Sh--house are now AWOL!!!

We searched everywhere and then looked everywhere again which only resulted in another workshop tidy up and makeover but no missing woodwork  >:-o >:-o

It not nice to be  faced with "Skip diving" on a damp Friday night?!  :((
I now stink of 'odour de Skip'  but after an extensive search of a very big skip we didn't find them - I hate Bradders.

Now I have to make the two structures again ..... from scratch.


Well I'm now 4 hours into the reconstruction but I now need the hinges again,
HS93, yours look great, please tell you bought them, they're very cheap and available next day delivery!!! - I hate that Bradders bloke!

Tee hinges look best, can anyone ( apart from Bradders... I stopped speaking to him about 12:30 ) recommend a dolls house website where I can order some.... quickly!

TTFN,
Martin I.H.T.B.C. ( I hate the Bradders club   ;D )


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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #47 on: February 23, 2007, 11:50:46 pm »

S§$%" happens as we say in Germany...  :'(

If i get the hinges again it can take a week. Better we find something in good old England.

http://www.grandadstoys.co.uk
 
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #48 on: February 24, 2007, 12:08:34 am »

will these do if so pm the address and how many
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Re: Puffer Build
« Reply #49 on: February 24, 2007, 12:31:13 am »



.... Ah!..... Hello Jan!........ I was hoping you wouldn't see this before tomorrow..... till after I've left the country!  ;D
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