civil war blockade runner

[bill stafford]

as the site has being a bit quiet, i though i might throw in a spanner , to see what reaction i get .
 among other things , im thinking of drawing up another paddler , inspired by Glynn guests phatom , i have being looking at another , in a larger formate on 1/72 , W G Hewes/USS Malvern ,approx. 1010mm loa+140 beam+45mm draft
paddle wheel diam 140mm +65mm wide , FaBoat kit
due to sever lack of info ,as photos not so good ,at this time , it will probable be done in a GG approach , nothing wrong w that , but , i would like opinions on the beam ,as i think it should be blown up to 180/200mm+paddle boxes +height of hull above WL ,as these were low slung ,but i got 50 mm out of the maths ,and im thinking 65 mm , to help keep the decks dry .
model will feature a working walking beam ,driven by either a small motor ,or main engine
i have the osprey books +a few more , but details very low
any thoughts
regards bill s

[Spankbucket]

Hi Bill

Have a look at the Josie Olsen plans on this site. This has a walking beam powered by a motor/crank.

I built one a couple of years back and used a Meccano gear wheel for the crank (see photos).

Cheers...Bernie

[bill stafford]

thank you for the advice , i have the article ,and look forward to a good read .
 the actual model is a bit small for me ,i would like it at 1/48,as we get a lot of wind here.
 the walking beam info is really good ,and along the lines of what i was thinking
my thinking has progressed to a ply hull ,as i would like freeboard of at least 65 mm , saves joining a balsa wood plank , it will be f/glassed any-way .
 thanks bill s

[Spankbucket]

I prefer small scales unlike most others...lol!

I look forward to any pictures of the build that you may be able to post here.

[bill stafford]

OK but i don't think i can post photos , due to poor internet at this end +just brought a new business ,winding up old one ,so dont expect much progress for 4/8 weeks ,but i think i have organized the paddle wheel covers , w plenty of fine flutes
regards bill s

[bill stafford]

gday guys ,
 i found some more info on the net ,inc. there is a paper model  of the "teazer " a good info find ,showing deck and hatch details for these vessels
i now feel confident to produce a model plan in 1/72 scale , for a Glyn Guest approach model .
 it looks a bit small, even at 1010/1090 mm loa +i need to move the paddle shaft back , more towards the centre of the hull , as  I had originally drawn it more forward ,still to sort this out .
looking forward to putting together the walking beam engine , which i intend to run at about 1/2 the real drive engines revs , i will try to make it all out of HIPS , w small brass bearings ,as top hamper weight , is a issue +intend to blow beam out too 180 mm , for added stability
regards bill s