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Paddler Modelling => Kits & Hulls => Topic started by: tonyh on April 12, 2015, 09:39:50 PM

Title: RTR Paddlers
Post by: tonyh on April 12, 2015, 09:39:50 PM

From 'The Scale Modeler' in the USA, two paddlers, Strongbow and Creole Queen (Sternwheeler) are available as RTR models. The company does offer international shipping. Their version of Strongbow does look a good size at 26" (660mm).

http://rcscalemodelstore.com/ships-and-boats/new-rtr-rc-radio-control-strongbow-paddlewheeler-steamboat/ (http://rcscalemodelstore.com/ships-and-boats/new-rtr-rc-radio-control-strongbow-paddlewheeler-steamboat/)

http://rcscalemodelstore.com/ships-and-boats/ready-to-run-rc-creole-queen-paddlewheeler-steam-boat/ (http://rcscalemodelstore.com/ships-and-boats/ready-to-run-rc-creole-queen-paddlewheeler-steam-boat/)

Title: Re: RTR Paddlers
Post by: DamienG on May 19, 2015, 11:31:49 AM

At those prices I doubt they sell many perhaps as displays in corporate offices.

Title: Re: RTR Paddlers
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on May 19, 2015, 11:40:50 AM

 :nono ......I thought that the Creole Queen (Sternwheeler) @ $6,295.00 appeared as a real bargain  :a102 :porkies.......


Come on....that's only $131.00 per inch :great...........Derek

Title: Re: RTR Paddlers
Post by: greateastern on May 20, 2015, 11:18:24 AM

and don't forget to add taxes which vary and could be 8-9% + shipping, though they say shipping on $250+ free.
SCRATCH BUILT MODELS SUCH AS THIS SELL IN THE MANY, MANY THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, SOMETIMES TAKING YEARS TO COMPLETE....BUT NOW, THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE FACTORY ARRANGEMENT,[/size] WE CAN BRING YOU THIS EXCEPTIONAL SHIP AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. 
  My guess is that this company is NOT in the USA, since one has to email for anything ,including support.
 It also doesn't indicate whether one need their own RC equipment. the few static models look interesting and maybe corporate offices in Dubai or Honk Kong or south Korea--no ship building to speak on in the US now.
   Some few weeks ago, I saw on ebay a 54' scratch built model of the USS Minneapolis for $1100 and according to the description it took some 1000 hours to build by a well-known award winning builder. 1$ an inch. That is depressing.

Title: Re: RTR Paddlers
Post by: DamienG on June 29, 2015, 01:39:04 PM

Interesting the screed on the Strongbow says it's a single prop.

Title: Re: RTR Paddlers
Post by: SCOTSTEAM on June 29, 2015, 04:54:25 PM

Well it only has one prop shaft even if it is driving 2 wheels. Maybe it is referring to this, rather then independent control on the wheels?

Title: Re: RTR Paddlers
Post by: DamienG on June 29, 2015, 07:59:04 PM

Anything is possible.