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Paddler Modelling => Paddlewheels/Drive Systems => Topic started by: rmcluckie on November 22, 2008, 11:19:25 PM

Title: Brass paddle wheels
Post by: rmcluckie on November 22, 2008, 11:19:25 PM

Saw this paddle model at a recent model engineering meeting. Independent drive to each wheel and no rudder. Owner says that it works well. Interesting wheel design with fixed floats riveted between the two wheel discs. Unsure if the holes are to release surplus water or just to reduce weight

Robert

Title: Re: Brass paddle wheels
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on November 23, 2008, 12:28:13 AM

Hi PD's.....I think both Walter & Sandy [from ACS] :gathering  would see the design as taken from the sound board of a Washbourne guitar

Appears to be T  jointed & soft soldered on the inboard flange & L jointed & riveted on the outer flange :towel....Derek

Title: Re: Brass paddle wheels
Post by: Walter Snowdon on November 23, 2008, 08:48:32 AM

Yup. Thats definately a scaled down resonator from a Dobro (steel Guitar). Bet those wheels sound good! Regards, Walter.

Title: Re: Brass paddle wheels
Post by: Tug--Kenny on November 23, 2008, 10:00:19 PM

That might Ring True, Walter.   :D