Hello. My name is Dan and I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I have been involved with rc airplanes for many years and I am just getting into boats. I have just started building a Graupner Glasgow kit which I am very excited about. I hope to have it done for next spring. I am planning on putting a smoke system in it, as well as numerous led lights. I am really intrigued with side wheeler ships and I am already looking around for my next project. I'll post some pictures of my build later on when I get further into it.

Dan

Hi Dan.
Welcome to Paddleducks, looking forward to the build piccy's of your Glasgow.

Be brave Dan, stick a steam engine in it   Theres lots of members here who could guide you through doing it. Regardless of what you end up powering it with we look forward to seeing another paddler under way. I see that the next issue of Model Boats will have an article on building the Glasgow as the John H Amos which might be a help to you. Cheers, Ian.

Good luck with your Glasgow.

I started one last year but got into trouble with the internal frames  !!,   so if your on this part, have a good read of the instructions and dry fit first. I found the supplied wood pieces a bit naff and needed better engineering especially if your going for a heavy steam engine afterwards.  I put it away in the loft for now but might have another go after reading how you get on.      

Cheers for now

Ken

Hi Dan Sirman.
Welcome to the forum.
Model aeroplanes is where I stated back in 1948, on and of ever since. Model boats came about when CB radio took the 27meg.   
Not knowing what to use my old R/c gear for! Then a little lateral thinking try Model boats!