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General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Jfmiller on May 29, 2013, 04:22:06 AM

Title: Hello from San Diego
Post by: Jfmiller on May 29, 2013, 04:22:06 AM

Good Day!  I am from San Diego, California.  New to paddle steamers, but somewhat experienced in modelling.

I have just obtained a very nice Unimat, and am interested in starting the construction of a steam engine.  A steam powered paddle engine would be interesting to me.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

James Miller

Title: Re: Hello from San Diego
Post by: Roderick Smith on May 30, 2013, 12:23:38 AM

I can't help with a single modelling tip, but I can say how pleased I was with 1.5 days in San Diego in 2012: I felt at home, and it was go go go covering trams, the aircraft carrier and the maritime museum; I got some views of the airport, and did two harbour ferry cruises.
There are some things which I didn't do; I'll be back.

Inside the huge former car ferry at the museum, I caught a glimpse of a tv and thought 'that's the Murray'.  It was a dramatic few minutes from the series 'All the rivers run'.

Roderick B Smith
Rail News Victoria Editor

Title: Re: Hello from San Diego
Post by: Jfmiller on May 30, 2013, 02:59:01 PM

I have lived here all my life.  I have seen the good, the bad, and the recent renovations of the downtown. 
Glad to hear that you had a good time.