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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #100 on: September 19, 2022, 08:01:44 am »
Lovely model.

Looking at your costing it really is a very complete kit. If you extract the rc and sound bits there is not much extra cost left.
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #101 on: September 19, 2022, 11:21:39 am »
Hi Tug


Yes you are right. You don’t have to put the sound module’s in, so that would bring the price down by about £50. I think for the money, they are a good buy. No problem with the quality and fit of the parts, all are very good. It’s a compact kit, so easy to cart about. Instructions and plan are very good and easy to follow. I have bought the other kit from Mountfleet the Drifter. Content seems similar and quality is as good. I did a review of that in what’s in the box.


Thanks for your comments Tug :-))
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #102 on: September 20, 2022, 05:52:52 pm »
Forgot to say, the battery pack was as suggested in the plan and as the picture shows. This is the layout suggested. It does help with the ballasting placed in the position shown. Part number 4vp2600aa-h. From the Component shop. :-))




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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #103 on: September 22, 2022, 08:56:30 am »
Hi Alan,

A great looking vessel, the shot outside in the light shows her off beautifully.
I'm looking forward to seeing what additional details you'll add. Keep up the good work!!

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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #104 on: September 22, 2022, 12:43:37 pm »
Hi Phil

Thanks for the comment. I have managed to find a clinker dinghy to add to the hold on Fleabay. I will put some pictures up when it's finished. Also I am going to put a picture up of the micro speaker which I have fitted below the funnel.

Love your Zwarte Zee build :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #105 on: September 29, 2022, 07:39:10 pm »
A Few more photos. Had a bit of ballasting to do as it had a list,but I think its nearly there. Tested in the sink. Fitted a clinker dinghy to the hold. Waiting for a few more detail bits to arrive. Also picture of the micro speaker fitted to the base of the funnel. It is surprisingly loud. Tidied the wiring up and fitted cable tidies to the hold. I think I might need some more wight at the back end.















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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #106 on: September 29, 2022, 09:11:18 pm »
Even if merely the sink, a boat looks 'right' in the water.
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #107 on: September 29, 2022, 09:24:52 pm »
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #108 on: September 30, 2022, 07:07:06 pm »
And so it begins. The next project????




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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #109 on: September 30, 2022, 07:51:34 pm »
Hull form has quite the tugboat look to it.
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« Reply #110 on: September 30, 2022, 08:49:45 pm »
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #111 on: October 01, 2022, 06:03:15 pm »

Mountfleet Steam Drifter .... ?
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #112 on: October 01, 2022, 06:22:00 pm »
No Martin, but it is 1/72nd. :-)
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #113 on: October 01, 2022, 07:23:47 pm »
Dumas Carol Moran?
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #114 on: October 01, 2022, 07:42:43 pm »
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You are spot on. It’s the 1/72nd Dumas Carol Moran :-)) :-))
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #115 on: October 01, 2022, 07:53:20 pm »
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #116 on: October 01, 2022, 08:44:03 pm »
That’ll be the one Martin.


I will start a build log soon but not on this post :-)) :-))
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #117 on: October 02, 2022, 09:34:11 am »


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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #118 on: October 02, 2022, 01:22:36 pm »
Just bought this off of Amazon.

Its a Mini cordless electric grinder come drill. Uses USB to charge and comes with a selection of bits.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CLHYG8G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its on offer at the moment at £18.36









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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #119 on: October 06, 2022, 01:00:55 pm »
Congratulations! You've made a fine job of her. Agreed, love the shots in the sink  {-)
At that size, maybe I could 'shimmy' another model into our fledgling fleet here.
Please add a clip of her sailing if possible (Vimeo is a decent service)

Yeah! A Carol Moran - eager to see how this one goes.

Cheers,
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #120 on: October 06, 2022, 06:09:06 pm »
Hi Phil

Thanks very much for the comments.

You have always got room for another kit ;) . Yes as soon as I get chance I will take some videos and let you know.

Just started on the Carol Moran and will get a build thread up soon. Just bought the Van Strealen Mine sweeper off of Deans Marine, another compact kit. Must try something bigger soon. :-)
Thanks
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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #121 on: October 06, 2022, 06:15:31 pm »
Just had these arrive today. Bought off of Ebay. Laser cut MDF. He does them in different scales as well.



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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #122 on: October 07, 2022, 07:00:22 am »
Hi ALan52
Could you please post a link for the ladders, I know I am just lazy.


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« Reply #123 on: October 07, 2022, 09:53:24 am »
Hi Fred


No problem, it’s www.scenicroutemodels.net




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Re: Mountfleet Models 1/72nd 1920s Puffer
« Reply #124 on: October 07, 2022, 12:38:21 pm »
Thanks Alan :-))
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