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[Rob Bruce]

Hi I'm an Aussie boat builder(retired) interested in building a 20 foot side paddle wheeler. I have the American plans for the Rebel paddle wheeler but like the UK designed Minette. However, I normally build a scale model before I try the full sized one. I also have Robert Greens plans for flexible rod steam engine.
Rob

[Tug--Kenny]

Hi Rob

Welcome to Paddleducks. I'm sure you will find any useful information that you may require on here.

If your building anything, then we would all be interested in some pictures as you go along

All the best

ken

[Eddy Matthews]

Welcome to Paddleducks Rob, it sounds like an interesting project.... I hope you'll keep us informed on your progress as you go?

Regards
Eddy

[Red_Hamish]

hello Rob, again may I wish you a warm welcome to our cosy club. Where you can sit down and enjoy the cameraderie  with a favourite brew or two    There are some inspirational threads on here and I hope you have the time to read through.

cheers

Jim

[Rob Bruce]

Thanks guys for the welcome. Especially you Jim. My dad Laurie Bruce came from the Shetlands, Isbister on Whalsay. He left there in the 1930's ( I was born in 1938). He became a skipper on the steam ferries that worked Sydney Harbour (built in Scotland of course). But the paddle wheeler ferries died out well before then.
Rob

[NASAAN101]

Hay all,
I just joined, and here is a little about Me. First I have ADD so if i repert myself that why, and 2 i'l big into older ships, Naming Prinz Eugen and Bismarck, two of germany ship in WW 2.. i'm also big into the space program and NASA.. and While we(my father and my little sister and i ) were in newport news, the Blockade runner HOPE..  i'm living Northern Va, about 45- to and hour drive From Washington DC..
NIKKI