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Chimaera - My fourth build, the first POF.
jpdenver:
The spot light.
I found a light from a model railroad. It was wired with a 12 V incandescent bulb.
In the USA we have a manufacturer of flash lights called MAGLITE.
They have a variety of sizes. and they have a little kit that swaps out the bulbfor an LED. It is set up for two AA cells or 3V.
It fit right inside the lamp housing. I mounted the lamp base but extended thethe post thru to the inside of the pilot house, there it engages with a servo thatis linked to the rudder channel.
The LED is surprisingly bright and stays cool. So I am not worried about melting anything.
Thanks for reading,
Jim
KNO3:
Beautiful boat Jim, congratulations! How does the steam plant perform?
jpdenver:
Wish I knew -
Still have snow on the ground, and the boss does not allow me to run hot near the house.The last time I fired up a boiler all the Carbon Monoxide detectors when off on all three floors.And I was in the Garage at the time!
But - Spring is coming.
When I finish her up on the water I will post a movie.
Thanks for your appreciation. I am still a beginner -
but getting better at the details that make the difference.
Everyone keep safe.
STAY AT HOME
Regards,Jim
Mark T:
Jim what a lovely boat :-)) I really like the way the wheel moves too. You should be so proud! I'm looking forward to some updates when it warms up.
jpdenver:
Just wanted to come clean on the status of the Chimaera.
I ran out of money for a new boiler, and converted the power plant to electrical.
So -the build/ and saga continues in the Working Boats forum.
Thanks for reading,I hope you still enjoy the log.
Regards,Jim
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