Paddleducks
Paddler Information => Research => Topic started by: aussiebrj on August 28, 2011, 09:33:47 AM
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Hi PD's ...... Iam trying to find lines offsets etc. for the PS Hygeia which was built in Scotland for service on Port Philip Bay Victoria, Australia. I have downloaded the article from Downloads which has profiel and plan vies, but no lines.
Has anyone come across these, I am wanting to build this model as a live steam project if possible.
Many thanks, Bruce
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Goodness PD's....that is a big vessel Bruce....... :whistle .......what scale are you considering? .....Derek
"PS Hygeia, 986 tons, 300 ft long, paddlesteamer built in 1890 by Napier, Shanks & Bell, of Glasgow for Huddart Parker & Co, she was built to compete directly with the popular PS Ozone, and was generally regarded as one of the fastest and finest appointed paddlesteamers ever built for Australian service, with a top speed in excess of 22 knots"
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Give them a ring at www.floataboat.com.au on 03 9879 2227. They have the plans for the Hygeia and paddle wheels as well. See also their September 2009 newsletter.
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Hi PD,s as you say Derek quite a vessel. I am looking at a scale of 1:75 giving an o/a length of 4' (1220mm).
Barry thnaks so much for your info. I saw this reference, but really only require lines or offsets. The drawings in the article in the Downloads is quite detailed - enough for me to put into CAD, and since I am planning a live steam project will lay out the drive gear etc in CAD first - preferrably in 3D.
Thank you both for your interest - will keep everyone posted, although I think is going to be something of a marathon effort.
...Bruce