Duke of Devonshire

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I am in the process of build ing this paddle steamer. I have posted a thered on Paddleducks. If anyone is interested.Geoff

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The present state of play.

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model completed. Now running in the steam plant.

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Hello Geoff

 

Your project looks very interesting

 

Could you tell us more about the model…..size….scale….scratch built….construction……etc….and a few more pix please

 

I`ve also made a few paddlboats, you`ll find them in my galleries

 

Regards……Bob

 

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Bob, sorry for the delay in replying, always busy. Scale 73.75 ins scale 10mm = 1ft. Scratch from own plans. Own design and built boiler & engine. Plank on frame 1/8 balsa, impregnated with resin, then covered aluminium plates (cider can). As I said thread on paddelducks.co.uk under forum, construction, Duke of Devonshire. video on youtube of engine running.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ANuLa4jRKQ  

also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtMKpGHblHc

I had seen your models thanks Geoff.

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THE BUIL CAN BE SEEN ON. http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=5011.0 Geoff

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