Topic: Martin's Moutfleet Highlander Puffer Build (Read 24748 times)

Cargo · « **Reply #35 on:** October 07, 2006, 11:26:04 AM »

Well done Martin

:)

Is it possible to use all lights of the puffer with this unit?

riggers24 · « **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.

Cargo · « **Reply #37 on:** October 07, 2006, 12:57:44 PM »

Good idea, lets wait what Martin says...

cbr900 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 07, 2006, 01:43:26 PM »

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

Roy

riggers24 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 07, 2006, 01:59:42 PM »

Too busy either catching up on sleep or busy with the puffer

Martin (Admin) · « **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 ;-)

www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk
www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Forum.htm

Cargo · « **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

So lets drink another beer on Martin and Bradders

HS93 · « **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

Martin (Admin) · « **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 knob to full speed when you think your turning it off!!!

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

MCAT · « **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.

chingdevil · « **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.

The other Brian

Martin (Admin) · « **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!

)

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

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

)

Cargo · « **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

HS93 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 24, 2007, 12:08:34 AM »

will these do if so pm the address and how many

Martin (Admin) · « **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!

HS93 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 24, 2007, 03:23:06 AM »

Ive e-mailed you .these are small very small . Peter

Cargo · « **Reply #51 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:48:04 AM »

They look good, Martin what do you think?

I lost my nuke somewhere over the Northsea... lucky Martin...

gribeauval · « **Reply #52 on:** February 24, 2007, 06:35:19 PM »

Try the Doll's House Emporium mate, they should have what you want and deliver quickly!!

www.dollshouse.com

oiler · « **Reply #53 on:** March 04, 2007, 07:32:09 PM »

Can't wait for you to get this done. My project is on hold cause the wonderful instructions really don't explain stuff very well. Waiting for your walkthrough to be done. Can't wait to see it past page 9

Cargo · « **Reply #54 on:** March 04, 2007, 11:14:13 PM »

Quote from: oiler on March 04, 2007, 07:32:09 PM

Can't wait to see it past page 9

And i can´t wait to see her here on my kitchen table... gazing at her from all directions

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #55 on:** March 04, 2007, 11:34:06 PM »

Hi Jan,

It's rained so much over here in the last two days, and the weather man say we've got two more days of it.... I may just need to open the front door to water test her!

Martin.

Cargo · « **Reply #56 on:** March 08, 2007, 09:36:13 PM »

Can you believe it? Martin nearly did it! And she looks great

chingdevil · « **Reply #57 on:** March 08, 2007, 09:47:04 PM »

That is a superb looking Puffer Martin, Well Done!!
Blimey Jan you will not want to get it wet.

The Other Brian

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #58 on:** March 08, 2007, 10:26:34 PM »

Sorry about the 'rubbish' photos, but I was crying so much because I can't believe it finally ready for water! ::)

DickyD · « **Reply #59 on:** March 08, 2007, 10:34:04 PM »

You're right Martin not up to your usual standard or quantity.

Are we going to get photos of its maiden sin**~ ~ sorry, voyage

Richard

Younger at 70 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 09, 2007, 08:41:59 AM »

Nice-one Martin , looks good
Cheers
BobB

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #61 on:** March 09, 2007, 09:36:35 PM »

Didn't get to the water today, electronics stop play.
Bradders found an interference problem with involved taking the motor out and attaching a capacitor suppressor kit.
All OK now.

Just left with a few bit of tinkering here and there....

Cargo · « **Reply #62 on:** March 09, 2007, 09:58:08 PM »

Hey! Don´t hurt the hammer

Nice work... thy to Martin and Bradders

btw nice video

dougal99 · « **Reply #63 on:** March 09, 2007, 10:36:41 PM »

Martin

No wonder the build took so long - that hammer is no way big enough

Doug

Wetwater · « **Reply #64 on:** March 09, 2007, 10:57:18 PM »

Jan. Do you have a late delivery penalty clause in the contract.

Nice model Martin ( and Bradders ) looks as though it has just been built. ::)

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #65 on:** March 09, 2007, 11:31:04 PM »

Show room finish as ordered.

Cargo · « **Reply #66 on:** March 09, 2007, 11:32:29 PM »

Quote from: Wetwater on March 09, 2007, 10:57:18 PM

Jan. Do you have a late delivery penalty clause in the contract.

Hehehe... he will now fall into an empty hole, begging me to let him build the Sealight for me because he has to much time now

riggers24 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 10, 2007, 08:39:32 AM »

So whats the next big build Martin

Cargo · « **Reply #68 on:** March 15, 2007, 10:48:13 PM »

At last shes got her bum wet...

Roger in France · « **Reply #69 on:** March 16, 2007, 06:59:00 AM »

Bit of a list there. Is that why the photo shows Martin's truss to hand?

Roger in France

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