P.S. Waverley --- My Build

[Tug--Kenny]

I'm also working on a 'secret' project which will be released in a 'one go' blog. 
Hmmm, keeping secrets from us now eh? 
Eddy

I'm sure you'll find it interesting,    mmmmm 

ken

[Eddy Matthews]

And of course, the Darlington Paddler Day will be on the list?

Eddy

The pinicle of the tour    I've saved up enough for an hotel already.

Good man Ken - Seriously, it will be great to meet you at long last.....  If you need any help booking a B&B when the dates are confirmed just let me know - Unfortunately we seem to live in an area that is expensive for B&B's, but I do know a couple that are a bit cheaper than the rest.

Regards
Eddy

[Channel]

Well done Ken,

I will call by sometime . . . just getting over a dose of flu so have stayed clear!

Would be great to see her afloat oneday? We'll have to have a paddler day here oneday . . . i'll bring my Princess Elizabeth along.

Chris

[Tug--Kenny]

I hope you're soon better, Chris, then we can go to Roath lake in Cardiff.

I've been there with the Boston Typhoon and it's a smashing place for us as the car is only 10 foot away from the waters edge.

I've completed my movie film of the construction and it runs for 40 mins. I then had to make a shortened version for 'You Tube'. Cannot post it yet as my sound card has failed, so it's off for a new machine with more processing power. (the times is jammed whilst doing the movie overworked the poor thing)

regards

ken

[Tug--Kenny]

My Movie of the whole build is now up and running on "You Tube"

      http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=xDuRdP9HCMU


As its ten minutes long, it take a while to load, so please let the red line get ahead of you before clicking the start button, otherwise it stops during the film show.

Enjoy,

ken

[Eddy Matthews]

Nicely done video Ken.... Very professional.

I think there are a few seconds missing from the end though..... The bit that has the plug for Paddleducks 

Regards
Eddy

[scotfriend]

Hi Ken,

once more congratulations for your work on the model as well as for the video, i like to watch it, can't wait to see your model on the pond.

Regards Hans

[Tug--Kenny]

Nicely done video Ken.... Very professional.

I think there are a few seconds missing from the end though..... The bit that has the plug for Paddleducks 

Regards
Eddy

       Thank you 'Chief'.  I probably don't need to say it was a lot of work.

Did you read the write up before the film?     How could I not mention the Paddleduck crew. All that lovely help. I couldn't have done it without them. Thanks guys

All the best

Ken

[Tug--Kenny]

Hi Ken,

once more congratulations for your work on the model as well as for the video, i like to watch it, can't wait to see your model on the pond.

Regards Hans

Thank you Hans. Much appreciated.



Eddy, can you mail me your 'E address' please?

 Ken

[Eddy Matthews]

Eddy, can you mail me your 'E address' please?

 Ken

I've just emailed you Ken, so you should have it.... eddy.matthews@paddleducks.co.uk

Eddy

[derekwarner_decoy]

Hi PD's....I see that on Model Mayhem........Ken has his 9.XX minute Waverley build as a viewable video &  ...what a great view it is.....

I for one would be interested in more on the toothed belt & engine drive system & the steam sound generator......like is the sound generator programable to offer a twin cylinder sound?...or is my deafness greater than I think? 

A note of caution here PD's......the same Model Mayhem now has a thread topic all about alcoholism & the DEMON drink....don't go there if you are afraid .....Derek

[ancoaster78]

Hey Ken, loved the video, well done!

[Tug--Kenny]

I for one would be interested in more on the toothed belt & engine drive system & the steam sound generator......like is the sound generator programable to offer a twin cylinder sound?...or is my deafness greater than I think? 

Hi Derek

I used a 50/1 motor running on 12 volts. This has a toothed drive wheel of 16 teeth. The belt drives another toothed wheel with 32 teeth, so this makes the speed reduction of 100, but increases the torque. The driven wheel is located on the shaft with a breakable pin through, in case the paddles jam up on external debris. It might be to much of a reduction, because she doesn't actually go that fast in the water.

The sound generator is indeed twin cylinder and I believe it was taken from the actual Waverley itself. The unit was made by the now defunct JJC company, and is speed controlled from the motors. When the motors stop for over 30 seconds, the sound hisses off. All very realistic.  The sound runs to a 3 inch speaker located in the bow, facing rearwards so that the sound is fed under the funnels and comes up with the smoke. (is that a smoky sound?). I have fitted an AcTion switcher to this to enable me to switch off the sound in mid cruise, so as not to upset the local bird life.

Cheers ... ken





 

[Tug--Kenny]

Hey Ken, loved the video, well done!

Thank you, ancoaster. I'm sorry it's not very long.

The original is 45 minutes and I had to cut it down drastically for the You Tube parameters. It took three up loadings before they would accept it. It does jump in stages, but it still gives a reasonable picture of the work involved. perhaps I should sell the full version ?

all the best

ken

 

[Misterbee]

Hi Ken. Congratulations on completion of your Waverley. Thanks for sharing the entire construction experience, difficulities and hints on the Forum. I'm sure all readers are now much the wiser for when they are in construction mode.
The video is brilliant. Can you please advise which editing program and version number you are using, as I was impressed with the graphics and merges.

Cheers.
Misterbee.