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[Alan52]

I think someone keeps dropping bit’s in the box

[Stan]

Test picture

[Alan52]

Thanks for the information Stan. I am on Google now looking for Images with paint.

[Alan52]

 Puffer whistle sound module came today. Thanks to Rich (RST) for the recommendation. It uses real sound and is straight forward to fit. Bought it from www.modelradioworkshop.co.uk . They sell a number of different sound modules as well as other bits and pieces. The unit is powered via the receiver battery and no extra wiring is necessary. Simply plug into a spare channel and connect to a speaker. The unit is not waterproof and will need to be put in a plastic bag etc. The sound quality is very good.





 

 

[ScottW]

Cool stuff.
Okay, this is where you go back now and build a brand new hatch cover from that cloth they put over stereo speakers ...
 

[Alan52]

Or just use the existing speaker

[Alan52]

A bit more progress. New horn installed and nearly finished the front end. Winch and front deck fittings in place. Just put first coat on the mast and boom along with mast fittings. Waiting for some bits to arrive, before I can do anymore.

[RST]

Coming along nicely Alan,

I just posted some pics. if you're interested.  Not very often you get the chance to get close to one in the flesh these days!

https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,68624.msg743494/topicseen.html#msg743494

Rich

[Alan52]

Hi Rich




Thanks for that, now that’s what I call reference photos. Great picture’s. Looked like you had a great day.

[ScottW]

Alan, she is coming together nicely!
Rich, those are great photos. Hmm, in photo named VIC32, 14, is that multiple cords to multiple whistles on back of stack?

[RST]

Hello ScottW,


It is indeed 7 whistles I think at aft in addition to 2 forwards (not near my computer to check at moment).  Maybe there's a keyboard inside next to the wheel?  The Engineer was away by the time I saw that!


...Maybe better to keep questions on that separate from Alan's thread.  Actually I realised after the uploads that the thread is in the wrong section of the website so asked them to be moved to "steam R&D" and if possible to sticky it.  I can post a little more info on a few things there.


Alan, I've a few MRW boards.  I didn't wrap or box them up because I figured no different from RX if water gets that far.  I only just thought tonight though maybe a smear with silicone or a careful thick coating of varnish might help moisture proof them.


Rich

[Martin (Admin)]

Needs a bit of work / maintenance chaps....!   

https://youtu.be/3z6nl3EyOo4?t=33

[RST]

She's going into Corpach this winter for repairs otherwise she looked pretty good considering build date of 1943.  I can explain some of what on the other thread.

...I just had dogs running round in someone's living room on your video?

[Alan52]

Started to paint the crew today. Really impressed with these Modelu Figures.

[Phil22]

Hi Alan,
Thank you for providing the info on the coupling.

I'm currently on a 3 hour train journey and so relaxing and catching up on your build updates. It's looking excellent, with plenty of character 👍

[Alan52]

Thanks Phil


I have been following your Zwarte Zee build. Great photo,s. Really looking forward to this build.

[Alan52]

Tried a bit more figure painting today. I am afraid my eyes are not to great, but he is passable at 1/72nd

[ScottW]

Tried a bit more figure painting today. I am afraid my eyes are not to great, but he is passable at 1/72nd

I'd call him passable at 4 inches, 10cm, tall on this PC monitor. 
Nobody expects you to paint the blackheads on his nose at that scale.

[Alan52]

Just trying to get the colour of the tea in his cup right

[Alan52]

Ok she has a name. Rosie after my mum.

Finished quite a bit today. Rigging etc. Still have the electrics to sort out and tidy up and a few more detailing bits, but I think its nearly there. I bought a micro speaker which is attached to the bottom of the funnel for the whistle and the engine sound comes out of the speaker under the hatch. Next a bit of weathering, then hopefully down to the lake.

[Martin (Admin)]

  OK she has a name. Rosie after my mum.

^Lovely!

[Martin (Admin)]

 
Love this build...

Would you mind giving us a running total / 'bill of materials'  for your build ... excluding tools etc...?

£75 - Kit https://www.mountfleetmodels.co.uk/product/1920s-puffer/
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[Alan52]

Hi Martin


Kit Mountfleet models…………………………………………….£75


The following from the Component Shop:


Action P68a esc………………………………………………………£21
          P64a engine sound module……………..…………£23.50
4.8 2600 AA Niamh 2x2 battery pack…………………..£6.90
40mm Mylar speaker………………………………………………£3.50
Miniature toggle switch…………………………………………..£0.90


Modelradiosupplies. Puffer whistle sound MRW66…£26.50


Ebay
Small speaker. 14mm x 20mm………………………………£3.49
MG90s servo…………………………………………………………..£3.90
1 Mtr Fibre glass tissue………………………………………….£4.89
Cotton fabric……………………………………………………………£2.60
Wood planking………………………………………………………..£4.00
Gutter man line for rigging…………………………………….£1.86
Wheel weights…………………………………………………………£4.99


I make that a grand total of £183.03 or there about.


I also bought 3 figures from Modelu at £13.50.


Radio used is a Planet TS2.


Obviously paint and glue etc on top of this.


I still plan to add a bit more detail. I want a dinghy to go on top of the hold and a few other bits. Then I think I will be done.

[ScottW]

Rosie and the crew look good, ready to get underway and ply their trade!


(Hmm, "Rosie and the crew", if that was a band's name what would they play?)(actually, that could be a fictional back story for the model, the guys are popular at the pubs when they overnight in port)

[Alan52]