I have, at last made it on to this site. I am Mr Gavin Johnston from Perth Scotland.I have various Clyde Steamer models built with GRP & plastic sheet. Current paddle steamers include Waverley, post 2000, Glen sannox, Duchess of Rothesay & my new build Madge Wildrife. I build 1:48 scale and sail with Dundee model boat club and, when I can manage, I like to sail with the Model Steamer Club in Glasgow.The Highlight of this year was paddlers day at Darlington It was great to see so many paddlers and such nice weather.

Hi Gavin........& as you will see this welcome is from  22,000 km away...yes in OZ......take your time to read the many postings here on PD's...any questions & a member from our world wide group will help....regards Derek ......

Welcome to the site Gavin - it's good to virtually meet you!
Hope to make it to paddler day myself maybe next year.

Stuart

Hello Gavin, we are all pleased to meet you on here. As the chaps have pointed out it is a group well worth being part of. I'd love to make it down to one of the paddle days and  may even make it next year too. Any advice on posting pice etc hus give a shout and someone will assit you.

cheers

Jim

Hi Gavin,

Good to see you've joined us, and I'm pleased you enjoyed our Paddler Day in september - That seems like a long time ago now somehow!

I hope you find the website useful, and I'm sure you'll soon get to know our regulars and strike up some lasting friendships...

Regards
Eddy

Hi Gavin,
Interesting to see you are building "Madge Wildfire", - have you decided on what livery you are painting her? I'm sure she had a green hull at one point in 1912 when sailing for Captain Cameron.
Would be great to hear about your progress on her build

regards
Clark