Paddle steamer drive system

[Who BootParticipant @whoboot]

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.

[Who BootParticipant @whoboot]

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Try here:

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

Dave M

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello there

 

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

 

Plastic chains and sprockets from Hobbies

 

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

 

Hope this helps……Bob

[Who BootParticipant @whoboot]

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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