Hello, as a new member I thought I would inrtroduce myself: My name is Ray Nolton,
resident in Dalgety bay in Fife. My main interest in life is actually as a railway modeller, and I am
involved with a Group building a model in 4mm scale (1:76) of Burntisland in 1883 (i.e. before the Forth Bridge
was built). and am presently involved in making a suitable paddle tug for the harbour, which is why I have
joined this august group for advice and inspiration. Having said that, I was introduced to paddlers at an
early stage, being brought up in Middlesbrough and regularly saw John H Amos as a boy, and I then
spent 30-odd years as an engineer in the Royal Navy, so ships are not exactly unknown to me!
I presently have the "Strongbow" plans, and Thomas' Steam Tugs book, as well as a near source of advice
and "stuff" from Andy McCue at Scoonie Hobbies just up the road, and am working on a suitable hull at the
present time. I would appreciate any help and advice as I proceed with this project - for interest, we already
have a working train ferry and "floating bridge" on the layourt, and a passenger ferry as well. I will post some
photos in the near future.
regards
Ray
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