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Paddler Information => Books, Magazines & Videos etc => Topic started by: Eddy Matthews on October 01, 2005, 03:17:09 AM

Title: Miniature paddler
Post by: Eddy Matthews on October 01, 2005, 03:17:09 AM

Here's an article from the German "Modell Werft" magazine courteousy of Hans Juergen Freund (scotfriend). Has anyone built a working model smaller than this??

Title: Miniature paddler
Post by: thewharfonline on October 01, 2005, 12:24:31 PM

I'm going to get my Mum and grand parents to translate that article and then make it myself! Hooray!

Title: Miniature paddler
Post by: mjt60a on October 02, 2005, 01:59:06 AM

The motors used look like the type fitted in those tiny R/C submarines you can use in a goldfish bowl... (they're always on ebay)

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Post by: scotfriend on October 06, 2005, 02:40:28 AM

Thanks Eddy,

I'ts great to see this here at the forum, best regards Hans

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Post by: towboatjoe on October 06, 2005, 03:09:35 AM

I remember a r/c model of Thomas Edison's Fulton back at the 1992 St. Louis show that was so small it would lay in the palm of your hand. I don't remember who built it. I'd have to ask one of the Admirals club members to see if they remember. I was thinking it was around 3/4" x 4 1/2". It kinda reminded me of a popcicle stick with a cabin and wheel.

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Post by: Brian on September 26, 2006, 05:41:20 AM

It looks a cute little model paddler.

Is it possible to get the full article translated into English? Or would the publishers of "ModellWerft" be able/willing to provide an English version?

Could the article even be republished in "Marine Modelling International"or "Model Boats",

No doubt out there there are many Paddleduck Readers who would be interested - if only we could read the article.

Title: RE: Minature Paddler
Post by: Pete B. on April 06, 2007, 02:54:23 AM

Has anyone been able to get an English translation for the article on "Goliath"? I'd be interested for a pop-pop version.

THX,

Title: Re: RE: Minature Paddler
Post by: Eddy Matthews on April 06, 2007, 02:59:03 AM

Quote from: "Pete B."

Has anyone been able to get an English translation for the article on "Goliath"? I'd be interested for a pop-pop version.

THX,

I'm sure Hans (scotfriend) or one of our other German users will be able to help Pete.... Give it a few days and see what comes up.

Title: Miniature paddler
Post by: Bill Hudson on April 06, 2007, 03:24:00 AM

several years ago I bought a tiny radio controlled car at a fair. The car was less than a couple of inches long. It had forward and revers and steering. Also on and off. the unit could be be recharged using a 9v battery. It is stored away some where after my move but i got it with the intent of making a tiny  rc stern wheeler.  Just never got it done. I haven't seen them lately so don't know if they are still available.

Bill

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Post by: mjt60a on April 06, 2007, 04:11:22 AM

like this...... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-MINIATURE-SHEN-QI-WEI-RC-CAR-GREAT-VALUE-FUN_W0QQitemZ290100295544QQcategoryZ2565QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I bought two of those, also with the idea the components could be used in a tiny boat but haven't quite figured how to connect the rudder. With the sub you have two motors so could use independent wheel control for steering...... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mini-radio-controlled-u-boat_W0QQitemZ180103348917QQcategoryZ147169QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Miniature paddler
Post by: Andres on April 07, 2007, 07:12:17 PM

Btw, this cute little paddler is not radio controlled, but infrared controlled.