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Paddler Information => Research => Topic started by: john44 on April 28, 2011, 09:44:30 PM

Title: Clyde model boats
Post by: john44 on April 28, 2011, 09:44:30 PM

I would like to give praise to Kim Maclean of Clyde Model Boats who helped
me as a newcomer to paddle boats explaining and supplying to me the
parts I needed for my paddleboat to get scale speed and independant
drive etc. Top Man

Thanks Kim.

regards
john

Title: Re: Clyde model boats
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on April 28, 2011, 10:38:06 PM

Hi PD's.......our thanks to you ... john44 ...  it is always good to get an impartial view of suppliers & even better when the result is a glowing recommendation :clap

To better understand where I am coming from........a number of years ago I purchased a feathering wheel set from a well known British manufacturer  :hammer

The first set turned up as 1:48 scale when I had ordered 1:24....I returned the full kit via registered post

The second kit arrived grossly overscale in section but @ 1:24 basic dimensions, however minus all of the stainless steel fastners

After much debate these arrived as M3 which were also grossly oversize for a scale of 1:24

Tug Kenny used the same wheel set on his build of Waverley....I have relegated the brass components to the scrap heap...& saved the Grade 304 stainless steel M3 SHCS & nuts to my ready use stock....

I certainly would not recommend any product from Mr Mayhew of Waverley Models  :nono ..... Derek

Title: Re: Clyde model boats
Post by: john44 on April 29, 2011, 07:03:32 AM

Thanks for the warning derekwarner,
as a newcomer to paddle boats I welcome the advise of others especially
if the suppliers are not up to expectations.

john