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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: Alan Spencer on December 08, 2017, 11:52:10 am

Title: Clyde Puffer
Post by: Alan Spencer on December 08, 2017, 11:52:10 am

I am just about to start my second build. I have chosen to builds a Clyde Puffer in the guise of Auld Reekie/Vital Spark ! I have started by obtaining a 1/24 scale GRP Hull from Orion Mouldings. I would be grateful for any input from anyone who has scratch built a puffer from hull up as regards to motor size, shaft length and propsize along with any other valuable information to help me with this project.

Title: Re: Clyde Puffer
Post by: Martin (Admin) on December 08, 2017, 12:49:23 pm

 
Hi Alan,

Welcome to the Mayhem!

Puffers need very little power, a good 385 (Speed400) would probably do the job but most modellers install a 5 pole 540 type motor,
 just to get away from the wildlife! ( EG. RE - 540LN - (5 POLE) NOISE ATTENUATED )

Title: Re: Clyde Puffer
Post by: Alan Spencer on December 08, 2017, 12:56:52 pm

Hi Martin.
Thank you for your valued input.

Alan.

Title: Re: Clyde Puffer
Post by: Tiny69 on December 08, 2017, 02:06:11 pm

Here is my Vic 32

https://sites.google.com/site/tinysmodellingsite/Welcome/vic-32---steam-lighter

Regards


Tiny

Title: Re: Clyde Puffer
Post by: Baldrick on December 08, 2017, 02:20:17 pm

Hi Martin .
  Would the same motor suffice for a 1/24 Cervia Tug which is my next one on the stocks ?   Assume I would need a gearing reduction set up.


 cheers B.

Title: Re: Clyde Puffer
Post by: ballastanksian on December 08, 2017, 08:28:32 pm

This month's Mod Boats had lots on Puffers including a Pottinger plan that looks fab.