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Old Yahoo Group => Yahoo Messages => Topic started by: barca1au on June 16, 2005, 07:33:56 PM
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Greetings from OZ!
We are currently researching the Waverley with a view to building an
R/C model using one of the commercially available GRP hulls from
Metcalf Mouldings. Has anyone any experience of their hulls, and
what can we expect in the way of plans if we follow this course? We
have viewed the "unofficial" Waverley site with the terrific photos
of the refit, which gives a good idea of the superstructure.
Would she run better on two motors (one for each wheel) rather than
one?
Wilf and Caroline
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Try this site.
They advertise a number of books etc
http://www.pswaverley.org.uk/
Good luck
David
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Hi Wilf and Caroline..and a warm welcome to Paddleducks.
You've certainly picked a magnificent paddler to model and one which
has a very firm place in the affections of anyone who loves paddle
steamers. In fact, if you've read my previous posts last week,
you'll know I'm spending the day aboard her in Scotland on May 18th
with the Clyde River Steamers Club.
David Metcalf is an icon of the international Model Ships world,
having produced many excellent plans for Model Boats Magazine and
eventually some extremely nice hulls which he's been making for many
years. I have not seen his "Waverley" hull but I imagine it's good
quality as there are many modelers in the UK who have used his
hulls. I have seen his "Director" class paddle tug hull in 1:48
scale and it's very good. (I'm not sure if co-Moderator Eddy
Matthews has the Metcalf Mouldings hull or a similar one produced by
Kingston Mouldings.)
I'm sure you've visited David's website, but for those who are
interested in learning more, here it is:
http://freespace.virgin.net/metcalf.mouldings/catalogue.htm
Dave's email address is on the site.
Here is the info he posts regarding the "Waverley" hull
"Our fantastic model hull is complete with the paddle sponson boxes
moulded onto the hull saving a great deal of work, other detail
moulded in include window shapes, port hole positions, hawse pipes
etc. The drawings are a two sheet set from Marine Modelling, both
sheets are full-size and give full details of paddle wheel
construction. If you wish to save more time with some modifications
the Graupner plastic paddle wheels can be used, made-up she is a
beautiful model, always a crowd puller at the lake, fitted with R/C.
and individual paddle drive, she steers beautifully, even usable for
regatta's, a model for beginner or expert alike.
The model is 54" so it's fairly large.
> Would she run better on two motors (one for each wheel) rather than
> one?
In spite of what David says, individual paddle drive is not correct
for this model (although it makes for greatly improved turning and
handling). Independant paddle drives were most usually found on tugs.
In model form it usually involves the use of two channels PLUS
steering for a total of three channels ( not something I find
relaxing!), but mixer units are available if you want to run
independant wheels and rudder with only two channels. You can, of
course, also cheat a bit by oversizing the rudder. Centre of Gravity
and weight will also be of concern but not nearly as critical as on
smaller models. You must be careful NOT to build the superstructure
too heavy. Large sidewheel models with single shafts sometimes have
a tendency to "bury" one wheel and run at an alarming list until you
back off the throttle. Although there's a long technical explanation
for this, if you keep the C of G low, the model will run fine. The
Graupner wheels work pretty well if you want the "quick way" to
feathering blade wheels, mind you at 50 pounds sterling a set, theyre
not inexpensive.
You'll find some brief info on this hull under our bookmarks section
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Paddleducks/links
and look under
PADDLEWHEELER MODELING SUPPLIES, KITS & PARTS
Incidentally Metcalfe Mouldings also make GRP (fibregalss) hulls in
1:48 scale for paddle wheelers:
Lincoln Castle
Talisman
Albion
Berry Castle
Faithful "Director" Class tug
Reliant
We have a lovely model of "Waverley" in our own Club here in
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and there's lots of reference
available for you to eventually build a fine model of this Classic
sidewheeler which still delights thousands of folks every summer
around the waters of the UK.
Don't hesitate to "sing out" if you need any help or further
information as your research progresses, as there are "Waverley
savvy" people here on Paddleducks and also on the Scotships lists.
Good luck and please keep us informed of your progress
PJ