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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 7 years ago

E-CIG PEN SMOKE DEVICE AUTO FILLING.

In case you have a smoke device using these or any smoker you can fill remotely by this method. Just used a reservoir and (for the purpose of the test) a 6v water pump running as slowly as possible. Pump sucks fluid through the smoke tank from the reservoir and recirculates it back to same. Reservoir fluid level needs to be level with, or below the smoke tank inlets to avoid siphoning to the tank and flooding the wick. With this system it only takes a few seconds to fill. You could also use the same idea manually with a deck filler and overflow. Either system must be sealed (airtight) to avoid fluid draining from tank when not in use, ( Manual system - both tubes plugged after filling) This idea does away with disassembling E-pen to fill .
JB

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Martin555Fleet Admiral7 years ago
Hi Jb,

Ref:- "liquid duck poop is pretty corrosive"
That did make me smile.
I used to always take a large bottle of fresh water with me for washing down my boats lake side and other members used to laugh at me but at least i knew that my boat was nice and clean ready to be put away ready for next time.

Martin555.
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral7 years ago
Hi Martin, certainly necessary if using small brass or copper cooling pipes etc as they tend to get a bit of corrosion after a few years. Always wsh my boats down with mild detergent in a spray bottle and paper towels after running them (surprising how pond water stains if you don't). I wish I'd just wrapped the HSL inrunners with copper coils instead of fitting the fancy cooling jackets, as you are never sure what's happening to the painted steel motor casings inside, (hence the penetrating oil)! The motor end cap screws are probably welded in by now😀.
JB
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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 7 years ago

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SMOKE AND WATER EXHAUST SORTED ?

Think I've finally sorted the mixing smoke and water for exhausts problem. Graham has already done his using the same pen / e-cig unit but with some nice electronic controls for the on off system, but not having the electronic abilities I've just gone with a more basic method. Wired up the pen and installed a filler tube (2 tubes are better - one for a breather) these are capped after filling to prevent air getting back from the pump. This system has a water pump, an air pump and the smoke unit, (all adjustable with their own voltage buck) Thanks to Martin for his pen suggestion. I was previously using large capacity elements fitted in various containers for my experiments (truckloads of smoke available) but these pens are great for tight spaces and don't draw much current.

Air, and a small amount of the cooling water are mixed by venturis just short of the exits (the air pushing the smoke and blowing the water clear of the smoke tubes). I've fitted the same system into my ST but am still waiting for the air pump from China (postal system problem there, then Chinese new year holidays with new rules apparently) Get the odd bubble at rest but with the low exhaust you can't have everything.
Latest vid with boat in the tank.

JB

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral7 years ago
Thanks Peter, took a while to get there, should see the pile of stuff I've collected while doing all this experimenting! Have a smoker for every occasion😁!
JB
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral7 years ago
Thanks Martin, and about time you say😂
JB
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Ronald

Fleet Admiral 7 years ago

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Back in 2012, Seen at Charleston, South Carolina

A pilot boat and a Tugboat. What type of tug is it?

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral7 years ago
You're getting around a bit arencha Ron 👍
Tug looks kinda Springerish.
A pusher tug for barges or logs?
😎
Turns out she's a 'Puller' 😉 A 'Pushmepullu' 😁
http://www.tugboatinformation.com/tug.cfm?id=3524
Cheers, Doug 😎
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Escrich

Petty Officer 2nd Class 7 years ago

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My boat Nora

This is the boat that I’m currently building

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EscrichPetty Officer 2nd Class7 years ago
The software to design the parts is FreeCad, the printer is Prusa MK3s, slicer is Prusa Slicer, and Pronterface to send the file to the printer and control it, the most of the parts you can see in the pictures, have been done using white Prusa PLA, some parts, as the battery holder and so, have been make using orange Prusa PETG
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral7 years ago
Excelente, muchas gracias Esrich👍
I'll look out for that software.
I have a stock of PLA, all white!
Saludos, Doug 😎
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robbob

Fleet Admiral 7 years ago

London Model Engineering Exhibition 2020

Here's a short video to show some of the varied and interesting exhibits and features seen at the London Model Engineering Exhibition, Alexandra Palace 17th - 19th January 2020.
Enjoy....😀
Robbob.

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robbobFleet Admiral7 years ago
Glad you like the video Mike.
As you know from your visit to the show last year there's a lot to see and my video only covers a fraction of it but I think it gives a good flavour of the whole show. My brothers Meccano Missouri was a big hit with the public too, he will be showing it again at one of the Warwick model shows later in the year.
Rob.
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MouldBuilderAdmiral7 years ago
Really enjoyed that video. Thanks.
I will be going to Warwick this year so will look out for the Missouri.👍
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Rookysailor

Rear Admiral 7 years ago

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Ally Pally show Jan 2020

These are the boats mentioned which didn't add to the original page?

Pete

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Rookysailor

Rear Admiral 7 years ago

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Ally Pally show Jan 2020

Just a short video of some of the boats at the show, camera battery let me down, but you might recognize a couple of the boats that were there.

Cheers, Pete

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redpmgCommodore7 years ago
Thanks Pete - really miss being able to go to the shows - almost took me there . Miss the chit chat too !
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RonaldFleet Admiral7 years ago
Wow fantastic models! Extreme detail!!! Makes mine seem so novice.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

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RN Type 23 Frigate

Sea Trials of Model RN Type 23 Frigate from Buxton model Club member Lee.

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philcaretakerCommodore7 years ago
She is back in dry dock for more fitting out by Lee who constructed and owns the model.
She is quite a beast at 1/72 scale about 6ft / 2mtr long. Fleetscale kit/parts i think ?.
Special significance for me that my son has served on HMS Iron Duke.
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral7 years ago
Hi Phil,
Wonder if your son was on board when I had a look round Iron Duke during the Exponaval in Valparaiso naval harbour many years ago?
When not at the exhibition discussing the COMMS fit for the OPVs Armada de Chile have since built I was on the other side of the dock doing some upgrades to a 1kW HF transmitter on a Leander frigate. Took longer than expected to upgrade the SW so I nearly ended up sailing with her. Might have been fun😉
Cheers, Doug 😎
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reilly4

Warrant Officer 7 years ago

U-181 and HMS Bluebell confrontation in WW2

A Type IX DX2 U-boat on a long range patrol runs into a Flower class corvette and is up for the fight. Best viewed on the full screen.

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MouldBuilderAdmiral7 years ago
Very good video.👍
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figtree7ntsAdmiral7 years ago
Great Video!👍
Fantastic Effects!👍
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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

Mississippi Steam Boat

Just for fun ! an interesting project for the new year ! - RC Sailing :- Mississippi Steam Boat from BMBC member - electric conversion with original steam / boiler setup .
Happy 2020 to all !!

Can you now stop tapping your feet ? 😎😁

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philcaretakerCommodore7 years ago
Remindes me of berthing alongside just down from the Crescent city connection bridge, near Canal Street - I`m sure the "Precedent" steamer used to be there 45 years ago ?.
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CaptLarryChief Petty Officer 2nd Class7 years ago
I like your paddlewheel “Mark Twain”!
The boats namesake is quite a prolific writer, and in his book “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” he talks about his time in England. I don’t know if you smoke cigars, but an interesting paper he wrote is more about the nature of people, “Concerning Tobacco”....this is a short paper. Funny, but oh so true!
I like the Calliope!
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jugge

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 7 years ago

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Fairmount Alpine , Running lights

Most of the runninglights is ready and working
She is almost ready and i look for a new ship to built
Happy New Year all boat buddys
// Jugge

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EscrichPetty Officer 2nd Class7 years ago
Do you alight the lights remotelly, or just locally?, do the lights share a single group or maybe you have several groups of lights?, could you please, show us the device used to switch them on?
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juggeChief Petty Officer 2nd Class7 years ago
Hello
i can start all light from the remotcontroll , it is to kinds o lights one 6 v and one 3.5 v , runninglights are 6v and working lights are 3,5 v .
the small led light are 3.5 v. i made a switch of one servo and 2 microcontakts
Sorry fore my bad English
// Jugge
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Jerry1

Petty Officer 2nd Class 7 years ago

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Lifeboat

My lovely Tamar 1/16 scale on the water at Hayling Island Model Boat Club

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MouldBuilderAdmiral7 years ago
I really like it, so much so that I ordered one immediately.
Thanks for posting the pictures. I was waiting for a new project.
Peter.😊
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Jerry1Petty Officer 2nd Class7 years ago
Enjoy the build
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