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Old 05-30-2005, 10:23 AM
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Here are a few photos of my new Mister Darby.
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Old 06-01-2005, 04:22 PM
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Here are some additional Mister Darby pictures afloat for the first time
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Old 06-01-2005, 09:28 PM
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murdoch,
Just from seeing the 'afloat' pictures, I think your idea about the window outlining will be a good one. You might try silver if the black doesn't work out well.
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The windows in the "afloat" pictures are outlined in black with a 5mm permanent marker. I don't think the outlining idea is working for me. I made the pilothouse assembly removable for reasons such as this and to replace the light bulb should it ever blow. I plan on trying to locate some "smoked acetate" or something similar to replace all the windows. These scale models are never truly finished but instead a continual work in progress.

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Old 06-02-2005, 03:21 PM
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Edit: posted in wrong thread, sorry!
Old 06-13-2005, 04:47 PM
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Doc,

The windows in the "afloat" pictures are outlined in black with a 5mm permanent marker. I don't think the outlining idea is working for me. I made the pilothouse assembly removable for reasons such as this and to replace the light bulb should it ever blow. I plan on trying to locate some "smoked acetate" or something similar to replace all the windows. These scale models are never truly finished but instead a continual work in progress.

Pete
Pete, I used Microscope lens cover glass for the windows in my Mister Darby. You have to be carefull installing them as they are fairly fragile but they look like (well they are) Real Glass. You can buy them on ebay sometimes and they are pretty cheap.
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Here's the latest on the pilot house windows and frames. I'm satisfied with the appearance for the time being.
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Old 06-15-2005, 07:12 AM
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Very nice.
I'm workling on an alternate power source for mine. Could you tell me what RPM's you get at the props when running full throttle.

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Very nice.
I'm workling on an alternate power source for mine. Could you tell me what RPM's you get at the props when running full throttle.

Thank you
I'm running Pittman 3700's on 12 volts and have reduced the power by using the end point adjustments on the transmitter. I don't know what rpm's they turn but with 3.5" props the boat is way overpowered at 12 volts. It doesn't take many rpm's to move the Darby at scale speeds. If, however, you are planning on incorporating a barge then perhaps you would want more pulling power.

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Thank you.
I'll do some testing and research those motors.

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