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[rob]

has anyone thought of, cannot see any references on here, of paddle drive for a springer.
I guess it's not strictly 8 inches wide anymore ( could be almost square !)
Quick thoughts are using Graupner paddles with independent drives from a 1/16 tank.
Ok, shoot me down before I start building. ( I need a break from the current scale big one)

[Crossie]

   Hi Rob, yes I thought about that a couple of weeks ago- - - are you a mind reader by chance? I haven't started on it yet, still trying to get my submarine version finished, so it'll be a race to produce the paddler version then!!

     Trevor

[rob]

Nice one Trevor, not mind reading I promise you. . . . The idea came about after a good dose of Woods rum !

[Arrow5]

I think there was "Waverly" springer but I cant remember if it was paddle driven.  A Yankee stern-wheeler might be a better option.  I had thought about but then went off " on another track"  hint

[Crossie]

 
   
 Hmmmm. I feel a challenge coming on, you'll have to cut out the Woods and start cutting wood now Rob! A stern wheeler is a cool idea Arrow, just the last bit of fitting out on the sub first,

           Trevor

[inertia]

You may have some fun finding any Graupner paddle-wheels these days...
DM

[Netleyned]

Any Good?


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/model-ship-paddle-wheels-/152006378516?hash=item2364494414:g:YNkAAOSwvgdW3KxS


Ned

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Twas me that built the Wavespringerly


Here is the build blog .......................

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,14320.msg137208.html#msg137208

Here's my little film of it's construction, alongside my  model of the Waverly paddle steamer.   



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXmaVt8wcOY

Cheers

ken

[chipmonk]

You could build it into an American "alligator warping tug". like the one called billy shoepack in the old kids TV series Tugs.
I had a 4ft long monster a few years ago but it was too unwieldy to transport.
Cheers Chris M

[Crossie]

 Thanks for the link to your build of the Wavespringerly  Ken, looks good, still sailing?

    Trevor

[tugnut]

Nice one Trevor, not mind reading I promise you. . . . The idea came about after a good dose of Woods rum !


That,s when i get my best idea,s

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Thanks for the link to your build of the Wavespringerly  Ken, looks good, still sailing?

    Trevor

Thanks Trevor.

Haven't been on the water for a while as age is catching up with me.  I spend most days making things in the workshop as I like to keep busy.   

cheers

ken

[rob]

Thank you all for your comments/ ideas/ links.
All food for thought.