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Paddler Modelling => Paddlewheels/Drive Systems => Topic started by: Lornadoone2 on February 17, 2012, 07:42:46 AM

Title: Feathering paddle wheels
Post by: Lornadoone2 on February 17, 2012, 07:42:46 AM

Hello all i am in need of a set of feathering rimmed paddle wheels of 120mm diameter and 4mm shaft size for my lorna doone as the ones i have are heavy and have been fixed any help please.......?
thank you

Title: Re: Feathering paddle wheels
Post by: PeeWee on February 17, 2012, 08:26:52 AM

you coul try
http://www.clydemodelboats.co.uk/userimages/Paddle-Wheel-Kits(1698849).htm

or http://www.waverleymodels.co.uk/INDEX.asp used to do some as wrll

Title: Re: Feathering paddle wheels
Post by: Talisman on February 17, 2012, 09:32:27 AM

Hi All,
Many thanks for the recommendation Ian & welcome Lornadoone2.

Yes, we will have 120mm Dia Rimmed wheels available shortly (about two weeks from now) but ... they will be 7 Float rimmed feathering wheels .. might be better for keeping the boxes from chocking but might be out of scale ... did Lorna doone not have eight floats?

Either way, your more than welcome to give me a call to discuss..
Welcome to Paddle Ducks BTW.
Regards,
Kim

Title: Re: Feathering paddle wheels
Post by: R.G.Y. on February 18, 2012, 01:13:49 AM

I had the same trouble made a set from brass far to heavy, but managed to sale them. Them made a set from aluminium, which was easier than brass. If you look at my build Duke of Devonshire, you can see how. No special tools required. Page 4 is the start. Geoff

Title: Re: Feathering paddle wheels
Post by: Talisman on February 18, 2012, 05:17:33 AM

Quote from: Talisman on February 17, 2012, 09:32:27 AM

... did Lorna doone not have eight floats?

Regards,
Kim

Hi all,
My mistake .. she had 7 floats ... looks like your in luck.

Plans attached..
Regards,
Kim