Update on the stability problem

[Peter Webster]

To Eddy and all,
                      Just to let you know that I think I have fixed the stability problem as detailed in my last message. I have made much narrower paddles which definitely help get rid of the water from inside the paddleboxes although the speed of the model is reduced. The other thing I did was take out all the internal ballast that I could and fit a keel 1 1/2 inches deep and lined it with a lead channel which is 2/3 the hull length and 1/16 thick and 1/4 inch high. This might seem a bit excessive but it works and the boat sails much better, even righting itself when effected by wind gusts, which we are having at this time. So special thanks to Walter, Eddy and all the other members who offered help to fix this problem. Now to continue on building the PS Pevensey (1/24 scale) and also continue on with my new Nscale layout.
Peter Webster
Down here in a very, very dry Oz

[Eddy Matthews]

Great news Peter - I'm glad you got it sorted.

I have to admit that Walters solution of altering the paddlewheels is something that I would never have thought of!

All we need now are some pictures (or video) of it sailing majestically across the lake

[Eddy Matthews]

A short film of the Phantom being tested on the water is now available on the Videos page.

Now that Peter has cured the stability problems it looks like it runs very well, and certainly appears to have a good turn of speed!

[Bob Golder]

She certainly looks good Peter.  I especially like the rake on the masts and funnels, a real flyer.