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General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Carl on February 26, 2009, 04:43:51 PM

Title: Introduce myself
Post by: Carl on February 26, 2009, 04:43:51 PM

Hi all,

My name is Carl, i am living in Melbourne Australia.I am interested in building model boats for the last 20 years.I always prefere scratch building, building Kits is now challenge.Paddle Steamers
is one of my main interest,my next project will be the P.S. GLEN ROSA.I might need a few tips on this model,so here is the chance to give me a few hints.

Carl

Title: Re: Introduce myself
Post by: R.G.Y. on February 26, 2009, 09:03:44 PM

Carl. The secret of success with paddlers is keep it light. The plan in Model Boats has be proved but if in doubt add depth to hull. r.g.y

Title: Re: Introduce myself
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on February 26, 2009, 09:28:14 PM

Hi PD's ....& welcome Carl ..we still hear of the fires in Victoria  :ranting tonight ......spend time on PD's....you will find many references which will help.......but naturally any questions just ask..... :beer....Derek

Title: Re: Introduce myself
Post by: Carl on March 06, 2009, 03:42:34 PM

Hi all,

I am sending a pictures one of my Paddle Steamers (Pevensey home port is Echuca on the Murray in Victoria).
I have build this model about 3 years ago, and i am very happy with the performance.The drive is a electric 12 Volt motor and speed controller.

Carl

Title: Re: Introduce myself
Post by: Misterbee on March 07, 2009, 12:45:58 PM

G'day Wizard.
Lovely looking model of the Pevensey, a fine example of traditional Australian Naval Architecture. May I ask, was it built from the Float-a-Boat plans, and if so, did you build full size to plan or scale it back a bit?
I have plans waiting in the wings for some free time.

Cheers
Misterbee
W.A.