And some more from Andrew....

what a fantastic aray and diversity of beautifuil models.
my hat goes off to all you guys for such a display.
only wish i could have been there.
neil.

A bit thank you to those who took photos to show us what we missed.
Regards,
Gerald.

Latest on Connaught.

Up early to deliver van back to hire depot. Rushed back to open crate only to be faced by a Murphy's law moment. I need a star screwdriver. I can lay my hands on seven flat blade screwdrivers...........Buuuuut .  Eventually get crate opened. .

Lachie arrives hot foot to see the model and helps me take it into the house. True confessions time (sorry Stuart), the lady doesn't fit into my back bedroom and the bowsprit took a knock. With all the delicacy of a dentist operating on a serial killer I managed to extract the bowsprit undamaged and reveal a clean cavity. I reckon I will convert it to removable. Do I exaggerate how tight a fit this model is in the house.? Judge for yourself.

Daughters have been told that on visits home they will have to coexist with my new lady as WELL as my fleet of aircraft.

Bit shattered today so epoxy out tomorrow, batteries on charger and pray for good weather later in the week.

How will I get her down to Lomond Shores?   Truth be told haven't quite worked that out yet so watch this space!

What a beautiful display of pictures. Thank you for showing us all what we missed. A truly wonderful selection of Paddlers indeed.

Ken

Hi PDs!

Well we're back home at last - a day late and despite Sleazy Jet's attempts to strand us!

Thanks for all the kind comments about 'Connaught'. And thanks to all at the Club for making me and Ros feel so welcome. Oh! and a special thanks to Matthews Yorkshire Tours for the trips out!!

Andy! It IS a tight fit isn't it? I'm a little concerned about the deflection on the rudder!

All the best

Stuart

As a family owned and run business, I can assure you that Matthews Yorkshire Tours will be more than happy to arrange any trips that are required for next year!

Seriously, both Roz (my wife) and I, thoroughly enjoyed our time with you both, and we'd dearly love to see you back again next year - God willing...

Despite the bad weather, I think everyone that came enjoyed the day, and next year it will be sunny - I promise!

Regards
Eddy

It's taking longer than I had hoped to get the "official" photos of the 2010 Paddler Day, but our photographer assures me they will be ready on sunday - So they should be online in the gallery on sunday evening.

Regards
Eddy

Quote from: Stuart Badger on September 28, 2010, 08:59:48 PM

Andy! It IS a tight fit isn't it? I'm a little concerned about the deflection on the rudder!

Stuart

Actually I removed the rudder to make sure the repair to the damage from Darlington is uniform. Other than my stupidity with the bowsprit very little transit damage other than a couple of the boat falls detaching from the davit swivels. Have been away recently and unfortunately back to atrocious weather. Hopefully next week. Current plan is to load her back into the crate and transport down to Lomond Shores on Lachie's trailer. It takes his Bismark so hopefully plenty room for Connaught.

Glad you both made it back safely. Delighted I got a chance to meet you in person.

Regards

Andy

Hi all,

Almost 100 photos are now online in the Gallery.....

http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=gallery;cat=14

My thanks to Dave Wood at Darlington MBC for taking the time to do them for us yet again....

Regards
Eddy

Well done Eddy, - A great record of an excellent event.
All the best,
Pete.

A lovely colourful & varied display of paddlers....great stuff

Clark

The photos are great Eddy, especially those of the SWW.

Of course, i would say that, wouldn't I!

Peter

Thanks for the kind comments guys,

Sadly the turnout was well down on previous years, but that was mainly due to the weather - Hopefully next year will be better, and we look forward to seeing a few new models and faces at the 2011 show.

When you get round to sorting the final detailing on the SWW you'll have to post some pictures Peter...

Regards
Eddy

the photos look great, wish I could have been there, the Connaught looks particularly spectacular, I take it the waverley sailing beside it is in the same scale? gives an idea how big the original must have been...