De Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth
mission: find the smallest motor to fit the engine cowling
we have ignition! (3V PWM controller)
testing the diorama concept - low pass over a rolling sea
motor wiring exists under the cockpit (~0.2mm enamelled winding wire)
main assemblies before final construction. oops, almost forgot the extra yellow ribbon on the tail
final engine test before committing to assembly
diorama coming together. The base is a piece of slate(?) with water effects built up with mod podge, acrylic paints, cotton wool
the static model
engines on
Komentarzy
34 21 March 2021, 16:12
Paul Gallagher
thank you Stefan. a few nail biting moments during final assembly, but now I can breathe easy😉
thank you Stefan. a few nail biting moments during final assembly, but now I can breathe easy😉
3 April 2021, 16:49
Charlie Spitfire
sorry only saw the finished product and not the build pictures
sorry only saw the finished product and not the build pictures
7 December 2021, 23:43
Guillaume Blanchet
A very inspiring diorama. Ilike how you ave yse the rock as bas for your waves.
A very inspiring diorama. Ilike how you ave yse the rock as bas for your waves.
8 December 2021, 14:44
Paul Gallagher
Thanks Charlie, Neuling, Robert, Guillaume. I'm very happy you like the effect, including the rock 😉 Here's a demo video: Youtube Video
Thanks Charlie, Neuling, Robert, Guillaume. I'm very happy you like the effect, including the rock 😉 Here's a demo video: Youtube Video
10 December 2021, 18:12
Charlie Spitfire
i have this model and will be doing this scheam so it is nice to have some insporation
i have this model and will be doing this scheam so it is nice to have some insporation
6 February 2022, 07:21
Greg Baker
I love this, but I'm not sure I understand what the 555 timer is for? It seems like a lot of hardware to make the prop spin. I'd also suggest maybe mounting the slate on a wooden base, then you could hide all the wiring. I put a lot of motors (usually in 1/144 scale) and hiding the wiring is sometimes a real challenge.
I love this, but I'm not sure I understand what the 555 timer is for? It seems like a lot of hardware to make the prop spin. I'd also suggest maybe mounting the slate on a wooden base, then you could hide all the wiring. I put a lot of motors (usually in 1/144 scale) and hiding the wiring is sometimes a real challenge.
6 February 2022, 08:28
Paul Gallagher
Thanks Tom, Charlie, Greg - yes, it's a nice scheme! Greg, the 555 timer is for PWM variable speed control. Good idea about the base, I might do that - these pics are from when I'd just finished the in-flight mounting and have all the secrets hanging out on display😉
Thanks Tom, Charlie, Greg - yes, it's a nice scheme! Greg, the 555 timer is for PWM variable speed control. Good idea about the base, I might do that - these pics are from when I'd just finished the in-flight mounting and have all the secrets hanging out on display😉
7 February 2022, 10:25
Greg Baker
Ah. That makes sense. I took a closer look and saw the Pot and assumed that's what it was for. I usually just set the speed using resistors and then let it rip. I've only used 555 timers for more complicated blinking LED set ups. As for the base, IKEA and/or a dollar store are good places to find wood for bases cheap.
Ah. That makes sense. I took a closer look and saw the Pot and assumed that's what it was for. I usually just set the speed using resistors and then let it rip. I've only used 555 timers for more complicated blinking LED set ups. As for the base, IKEA and/or a dollar store are good places to find wood for bases cheap.
7 February 2022, 19:29