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General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: vld_sergio on July 20, 2014, 09:26:39 PM

Title: Hello to all paddle steamer modelling enthusiasts!
Post by: vld_sergio on July 20, 2014, 09:26:39 PM
Hi, I am Vladimir from Ukraine.


I apologize for the bad English, but I will try to communicate with you.

I allway like shipmodelling and make paper models when I was a young boy -  in USSR time (I am too old, wow!). In 2009 I create a paper model of Russian Imperial destroyer's "Kit/Bezshumny" (1904).

Year ago I started research work on plans of first iron military paddle steamer - H.E.I.C. Nemesis and when I was found information about her, I find your site and forum - so I start read all topics. If I can collect lot of data about this ship I will try create her 3D and model.

With best regards - Vladimir
Title: Re: Hello to all paddle steamer modelling enthusiasts!
Post by: Walter Snowdon on July 20, 2014, 10:25:34 PM
Hello Vladimir and welcome to paddleducks. You will find it treasure-trove of information. I too have a fascination for pre revolutionary Russian ships especialy paddlesteamers and warships. It is a field not well documented and now you will be a translator for all of us who have difficulty with the Russian alphabet!!!. Hope you enjoy the site. Walter.
Title: Re: Hello to all paddle steamer modelling enthusiasts!
Post by: Gerhardvienna on July 20, 2014, 10:38:42 PM
Hi Vladimir
Welcome to Paddleducks
Like you I`m interested in the old paddlers from around the 19th to beginning 20th century. Right now i am at work with the swiss Steaner RIGI, after her I will build the SMS DANZIG from 1851. Hope you`ll find all the infos you need for your interesting project , waiting for more Informations of your progress!   
Best regards from Vienna
Gerhard
Title: Re: Hello to all paddle steamer modelling enthusiasts!
Post by: vld_sergio on July 21, 2014, 02:28:39 AM
Quote from: Walter Snowdon on July 20, 2014, 10:25:34 PM
Hello Vladimir and welcome to paddleducks. You will find it treasure-trove of information. I too have a fascination for pre revolutionary Russian ships especialy paddlesteamers and warships. It is a field not well documented and now you will be a translator for all of us who have difficulty with the Russian alphabet!!!. Hope you enjoy the site. Walter.

Walter,  I am happy to help translate any Russian texts.
Btw, you can see my destroyer project here - http://shop.homepaper.com.ua/product_info.php?cPath=29_33&products_id=55 It is paper model publisher from Ukraine, and I designed this model. This is not advertising the store, and if moderators delete this link - it's no problem.
Title: Re: Hello to all paddle steamer modelling enthusiasts!
Post by: Spankbucket on July 22, 2014, 05:42:08 PM
Hello again Sergio

Wow that is an amazing piece of paper ship design!!

Cheers...Bernie