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General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: pete on September 13, 2008, 05:42:36 PM

Title: Just Joined
Post by: pete on September 13, 2008, 05:42:36 PM

Hi there,

I have an enduring interest in paddle steamers, having been brought up in Scotland and spent many hours sailing on steamers such as Jeanie Deans, Waverley etc.
Whilst living in the Middle East, I built a 54'' R/C model of the Waverley using the MM plans. The hull was glass fibre from a mould which I constructed. This model was sold several years ago to a gentleman from Glasgow who had sailed on that vessel many times.
Having recently retired I now have the time to start modelling again and would like to build another model of a Clyde paddler.

Title: Re: Just Joined
Post by: Tug--Kenny on September 13, 2008, 07:15:50 PM

Hi Pete

Welcome to Paddleducks. You should be at home on here. I too, am retired and am building Waverley.

I am running a build blog on here and having the time of my life. better than working for a living eh!!,  you work harder and longer all for yourself.  :D

The Guys on here will help you all you want, so get started again and we look forward to any blogs you might like to start.

ken

Title: Re: Just Joined
Post by: Red_Hamish on September 13, 2008, 11:26:21 PM

Hi Pete welcome along to Paddleducks. An excellent choice of subject to build and on here we have a plethora of information and informed builders.

cheers

Jim

Title: Re: Just Joined
Post by: sandystrone on September 21, 2008, 06:33:49 AM

Hi Pete, welcome aboard
I too have a love for the old Clyde steamers, and having just disposed of 2 of them to our moderators, I'm left with my WAVERLEY and JEANIE DEANS
                                                                                  Sandy