Monkie Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Hi all, first time poster, long time lurker! I've rigged up the Faller hot air balloon on a pulley system across the top of my layout. I'm pretty pleased with it, it's controlled by an Arduino and relay system so it moves backwards and forwards. At one end is the motor and at the other is a counterweight... at the moment this is a big old G-Clamp (the only thing I had handy) which is ugly. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could use / wher eI could acquire a compact and neat looking weight? Approx 500g to 750g... Thanks! Monkie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122648394620 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted February 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19 (edited) https://www.rapidonline.com/rapid-slotted-mass-set-with-hanger-brass-500g-52-0083 There's also a 1kg version: https://www.rapidonline.com/rapid-slotted-mass-set-with-hanger-brass-1000g-52-0082 Edited February 19 by Harlequin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 43 minutes ago, Monkie said: a compact and neat looking weight Twenty-two Krugerrands will do both, adjustable in troy ounce increments. And if you are ever in need of negotiable specie in a desperate situation, you have it covered. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted February 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20 (edited) Or you could use another Faller balloon, as a perfectly balanced counterweight. One often sees several hot air balloons aloft together even if there is not a particular event in progress, as balloonists take advantage of calm and predictable conditions, and light winds. Edited February 20 by The Johnster 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted February 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20 9 minutes ago, The Johnster said: Or you could use another Faller balloon, as a perfectly balanced counterweight. One often sees several hot air balloons aloft together even if there is not a particular event in progress, as balloonists take advantage of calm and predictable conditions, and light winds. To quote Douglas Adams: The two philosophers gaped at him. “Bloody hell,” said Majikthise, “now that is what I call thinking. Here, Vroomfondel, why do we never think of things like that?” “Dunno,” said Vroomfondel in an awed whisper; “think our brains must be too highly trained, Majikthise.” 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted February 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20 Ah, that explains it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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