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Last post: October 26, 2014, 05:20:38 PM Welcome to our friendly ... by DamienG

General

Introduce Yourself
New to Paddleducks? Why not introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your interests?
It doesn't matter if your totally new to paddlers or to modelling, we're here to help!

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Last post: February 06, 2026, 09:21:25 PM New member from Leiceste... by john horsfall

Chat & Off Topic Stuff
Discuss anything that doesn't fit in the forums listed below. You can also discuss any none paddler models here if you wish.

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Last post: May 30, 2026, 07:32:02 PM Re: Sad News by Spankbucket

Paddleducks Website/Forum
Got a question about the website/forum, a problem to report, or want to see something added - Ask here.

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Paddler Information

Research
Research and general info on Paddlers

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Last post: May 09, 2025, 10:21:02 AM Re: 1984 Monarch by derekwarner_decoy

Books, Magazines & Videos etc
If you have found any good books, magazines, or videos on Paddlers, please let others know about them here.

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Posts: 601
Topics: 198

Last post: July 26, 2023, 07:00:37 PM P.S. Bilsdale - Model Bo... by tonyh

Other Websites
Here you can give details of any paddler related websites you've found. We will do our best to add them quickly to the "WebLinks" page.

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Posts: 379
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Last post: November 25, 2014, 07:13:23 PM Re: and yet, another web... by Gerhardvienna

Preserved Paddle Ships
News/views of ships such as Waverley, Kingswear Castle, Maid of Loch, John H Amos, and any other preserved paddlers around the world.

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Topics: 312

Last post: December 22, 2024, 06:03:43 PM Re: PS Canally (Australi... by R Smith

Paddler Collectables
Do you collect Paddler postcards, miniature models, badges etc etc? Tell us about your collections here.

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Posts: 112
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Last post: June 22, 2026, 04:20:50 AM New oil cups by andy

Paddler Modelling

Construction
General construction and building methods

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Last post: July 22, 2026, 06:27:03 AM Re: New project started:... by derekwarner_decoy

Paddlewheels/Drive Systems
How do you make a paddlewheel - hints and tips. How to transfer your steam, electric, or whatever drive to the wheels.

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Last post: December 03, 2024, 10:07:16 PM Re: A Tandem inverted V ... by JonCameron

Accessories, Lighting, Sounds etc
General area for discussing accessories, add on electrical gadgets and special effects

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Posts: 503
Topics: 65

Last post: June 11, 2025, 04:33:14 AM battery for electric mot... by John S

Kits & Hulls
Commercially available kits & hulls discussion area.

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Posts: 524
Topics: 81

Last post: October 03, 2025, 04:39:31 PM Paddle boat kits for liv... by puffin

Card and Paper Models
Apart from being models in their own right, Card models can often be used as the basis for a working model if plans aren't available.

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Last post: June 22, 2016, 06:19:17 PM Re: Thinking just if: B... by DamienG

Market Place

Traders Area
Traders can advertise suitable products in this area. To post, you must first ask an Admin to upgrade your account.

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Last post: May 22, 2018, 08:41:12 AM Re: Clyde Model Boats by Talisman

Old Yahoo Group

Yahoo Messages
These are the messages from our original group on Yahoo which ran from 2001 until the beginning of 2005. We left Yahoo because of the space limitations and setup this purpose built website. These messages are provided for reference only, you cannot post or reply to messages in this forum.

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Last post: March 25, 2008, 07:58:20 AM Re: Czech paddler Bohemi... by andygh

Other Marine Models

Other models
Please remember that the areas listed below are for the discussion of none paddler models (with the exception of the Live steam area). If your post is about a paddler, please use one of the message areas above.

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Last post: July 16, 2023, 09:31:22 PM Not a boat, but steam... by birlinn

Sailing craft
Yachts, square riggers, basically anything powered by sails!

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Last post: July 04, 2020, 02:10:03 PM Re: Anyone interested in... by DamienG

Submarines
Subs have their own unique problems, so they have their own message area.

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Posts: 48
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Last post: March 11, 2014, 06:57:06 PM Eternal father (hymn) by Roderick Smith

Live steam
Anything to do with live steam power in any type of vessel. Unravel the mysteries of steam here...

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Last post: July 16, 2026, 07:17:28 AM Christian von Burgs stea... by Hankwilliams

Model Shows
Are you organising a Marine Model Show, Regatta or Exhibition ,or have you visited one that deserves a mention? Tell us about it here.

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Last post: April 28, 2026, 09:39:34 PM The Model Steamer Club S... by Pioneer

Large Paddler Builds

General discussion (Large)
Discussion of Large paddlers, for those wishing to build or discuss a vessel capable of carrying people, such as a paddle launch etc.

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Last post: October 14, 2022, 09:35:04 AM Re: Murray River news by Barry

Power (Large)
How to power your large scale build, whether it be diesel, electric, steam, whatever...

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Topics: 8

Last post: April 22, 2019, 04:22:24 AM Re: Search for real upri... by andy

Paddlewheels (Large)
Building large paddlewheels, how to make them, suitable materials, problems etc.

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Last post: May 25, 2018, 01:44:52 PM Re: Rhine paddler "Goeth... by DamienG

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Re: New project started: Irrawaddy paddler "Mindon" 1948 Hankwilliams Construction July 20, 2026, 09:21:20 PM
Christian von Burgs steamdriven sternwheeler "JOSEPH CONRAD" Hankwilliams Live steam July 16, 2026, 07:17:28 AM
Re: Trip of live steam launch "SYRINX" Hankwilliams Live steam July 16, 2026, 06:48:33 AM
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