Paddle steamer drive system

Paddle steamer drive system

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24 February 2011 at 00:47 #29920
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I want to build a model paddle steamer and am thinking how best to drive the paddles, someone has suggested using a belt drive system. I wonder if someone knows of any pictures that show how such a system works. I am not well versed in such technology so any help here would be appreciated. The power comes from an electric motor.
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24 February 2011 at 00:47 #5113
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24 February 2011 at 08:15 #29921
Dave Milbourn
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Try here:

http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/

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24 February 2011 at 08:15 #29922
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Hello there

I`ve built quite a few paddle boats and always use the same drive system…….

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http://www.modelboats.co.uk/albums/member_photo.asp?a=388&p=116112

Hope this helps……Bob
24 February 2011 at 11:47 #29924
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Thank you Dave and Bob for your reply. What you’ve posted is very helpful. I will post the forum telling of my progress when I’ve started building the paddle steamer.
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