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Paddler Modelling => Construction => Topic started by: edmundfaulkes on June 24, 2016, 07:54:40 PM

Title: Paddle Steamer Ryde
Post by: edmundfaulkes on June 24, 2016, 07:54:40 PM

Some time ago I posted some photographs of a model I had constructed from scratch of the Paddle Steamer Ryde - The original Denny Bros of Dumbarton built, now languishing sadly in Binny Marina on the Isle of Wight.

I've been experimenting with videoing models with a GoPro type camera, mounted on another paddle steamer of mine.  Here is the result - on a nice sunny if slightly windy day in Dundee.  Clink on the link to see the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slh9JI-16Xc

Enjoy!

Title: Re: Padlle Steamer Ryde
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on June 24, 2016, 08:22:17 PM

.....and a fine bit of footage Edmund. :kewlpics......

We could clearly see the effects of windage....just after the first minute with the Port paddle box awash, then moments later still water...........

Thanks for sharing........ Derek :beer

Title: Re: Paddle Steamer Ryde
Post by: edmundfaulkes on June 24, 2016, 09:34:26 PM

Thanks! 

It was quite a gusty day.  I used to use a keel with weight below but now am using internal ballast as there is too much weed in the pond

Title: Re: Paddle Steamer Ryde
Post by: Mercury on September 10, 2016, 10:13:03 PM

Model looks great Edmund.

Did you make your own wheels or use modified Graupners?

Title: Re: Paddle Steamer Ryde
Post by: edmundfaulkes on September 10, 2016, 10:25:57 PM

Ryde has rather small wheels,12cm diameter with a blade width of 5 cm. I have used a modified set of wheels from Float a Boat in Australia, modified in that I have extended the blades. Still not satisfied with them however and I am in the process of building my own. Speed leaves a little to be desired with such small wheels. I have another similar sized paddle stranger the Cardiff queen which has Graupner wheels and she's quite a goer!