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General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: lsantos on September 12, 2011, 05:21:54 AM

Title: Hi from Nevada
Post by: lsantos on September 12, 2011, 05:21:54 AM

I have an interest in western riverboats, mainly the S.S. Klondike, S.S. Tutshi, and the S.S. Keno.   I am in the process of gathering plans/information on these three boats, mainly the S.S. Klondike in hopes of building a live steam model it.   I have had the opportunity to visit the S.S. Klondike twice and have been marveled by its history, design and restoration.  I have also had the opportunity to see the S.S. Tutshi before and after the devastating fire that destroyed her.   
I look forward to being a member and being able to share and learn with other members.
L. Santos 

Title: Re: Hi from Nevada
Post by: marinemole on September 12, 2011, 08:40:57 PM

Welcome to the forum and look forward to seeing the finished model.

Andy

Title: Re: Hi from Nevada
Post by: PeeWee on September 12, 2011, 10:31:33 PM

Hi,
Welcome indeed.  you are fortunate that you have been able to visit your chosen subject.
regards

Title: Re: Hi from Nevada
Post by: Eddy Matthews on September 13, 2011, 12:26:42 AM

Welcome to Paddleducks.... Maybe you could post some photos of the boats you mentioned for those of us that don't know them?

Regards
Eddy

Title: Re: Hi from Nevada
Post by: MatthewDS on September 23, 2011, 07:46:05 AM

I was on board the Klondike last week, and spent about 45 minutes photographing the engine room.

Here are two exterior pictures.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DqUYtmyjRnI/TnuhbIopj5I/AAAAAAAADhU/WeZ0Ex8UHVg/s640/IMG_2723.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7q0il7ADImQ/Tnuhbbj4oVI/AAAAAAAADhY/x4cMPoG4T5c/s640/IMG_2719.JPG)

I have not yet put the rest of them online, but when I do, they will be here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/Matthew.Sill/SSKlondikeSternwheeler?authuser=0&feat=directlink (https://picasaweb.google.com/Matthew.Sill/SSKlondikeSternwheeler?authuser=0&feat=directlink)

A question for the original poster, do you have a copy of the poster that they sell at the Klondike Visitor center?  It is a line drawing of the exterior, plus lines for the hull.  The girl at the counter told me that at least one person had built a model using those basic plans.

Title: Re: Hi from Nevada
Post by: mogogear on October 10, 2011, 01:47:09 PM

Welcome to you- I live in Portland Oregon- so same coast as you I think--It looks as though you live in Alaska or Western Canada? The Klondike looks splendid!

I am a newB to Paddlers myself but I love live steam---I do have a sternwheeler underway with a Cheddar power plant ..The SS Dispatch from the Arrow Lakes region of BC ( gold rush days)

I am stalled for now as work has me buried,...but winter always brings hope of shop time ;D

I doubt  I can be of help but if so let me know!!