Captain's Log:

Tug Brooklyn is a 1910 Steam Tug.
So, Why not have it sound like a Steam Tugboat!

I ordered the RAM48 Steam engine sound generator.
All I have to do is install it!
The RAM48 doesn't go connected to the motor.
Like other RAM sound Generators!
The RAM48 uses a Magnet that is glued to the shaft!
Or in my case the universal coupler!
I didn't think it was right to glue the magnet to the shaft.
What if the shaft has to be taken out for maintenance!

Anyway the RAM48 works with a magnet and sensor chip!
To make the Chuff and Hiss sound!

OK, after you let the magnet dry over night!
You then have to carefully.
Place the sensor chip about 1/8".
Away from the magnet!

Since Tug Brooklyn is made of Plastic.
I can use a scrap piece of Plastic.
To hold the sensor chip in place!

Well, that's it for now.
I'll update this post.
As I work on setting up the sensor chip connection!

Captain's Log:

Today I installed the RAM48!
It works OK for a Sound Generator!
Take a look at the Video Gallery.
For a Test of the Steam Engine Sound Generator!
Or take a look here!

Captain's Log: Final Entry!

Tug Brooklyn is totally completed.
Along with sound effect and Running Lights!

I'm looking forward to a Maiden Voyage in the spring!

On to the next project!!!
Well, anyway some where out there is my next Project!

In the Spring I will Post her Maiden Voyage!

End Last Entry........👍

PS. Next Build a 1/25 scale Tug Douglas Greg!

Today I had to decide whether to send the smoker. I purchased almost two weeks ago! Which I am because it doesn't smoke like it's contra part!
So, I called Harbor Models Spoke with Nick. I told him how it wasn't really smoking! He agreed so come this Friday morning. I'll be shipping it out to be looked at!

Now the 12 volt smoker works like a charm!
A very good unit I might say!

Good news the smoker works!
There was nothing wrong with it!
So, it's on it's way back.
I should receive it in Fridays mail!

OK, I'm using tires for now!
But, would like to use rope fenders!
Plus, I think they'll look great!

PS. Next Build a 1/25 scale Tug Douglas Greg!😁
Is in the works, OK the planning phase!👍

Well, I got back my 6 volt smoker.
I had sent it to be looked at.
Just wasn't smoking a lot.
But, everything checks out OK!
I like the 12 volt Smoker instead!
So, I'm ordering another 12 volt smoker and a 12 volt motor!
The 12 volt smoker tends to smoke more.

I figure I'll use the 6 volt smoker and motor.
For my next build. Which will be the Tug
Douglas Greg 1/25 scale!
See the 6 volt smoker.
Smokes like a diesel throttling up!
I'm going to make the Douglas Greg a diesel Tug!

Here is the 6 volt smoker compared to the 12 volt smoker!

6 volt smoker:
Versus
12 volt smoker:

OK, I made a minor adjustment.
To the amount of smoke liquid.
Used and now it works correctly!👍

So, figuring that out just saved me.
About $190.00!😱

I was using tires as fenders.
But, didn't really like them.
So, I ordered new string fenders!
I had to dye them dying them took about 5 hours!

So, What do you think of Brooklyn's New fenders?