Plan Name: Maid of the Loch Plan Code: MM2042Scale: 1:48Plan designer: Alex ThomsonLength: 48 inchesBuilt in 1950, she is the only inland excursion paddle steamer in the UK and has undergone restoration and still operates on Loch Lomond. The model plan is for experienced modellers, but does include full details of the paddle wheel assemblies. The plan was first featured in Model Boats May 2010, together with a supporting article from Alex Thompson the designer.
Designer: P N ThomasStar Rating: ****An attractive model of a small paddle steamer used on the river Dart from 1923. Scale 1:32, giving a displacement of 9lbs. Hull Length 42.5in beam 6.75in No model details. Featured in "The Model Boats Magazine" April 1974
Designer: F W BoydStar Rating: ***An attractive Thames Paddle Tug at 1:36 scale, 41 in long by 7in beam, for electric or small engine propulsion. Plan shows side elevation and plan view plus full body lines and details of the paddle wheels. No model construction details are included.
Designer: P N ThomasStar Rating: ***A passenger paddle steamer (it can be Celia, Orlando or Rosalind) built in 1885 which is an unusual and interesting subject. Drawn to 1:32 scale. length 38in beam 5.25in displacement 3-.75lb. No model construction shown.
Designer: Richard WebbStar Rating: ***A 54.5 in long by 13.5 in beam boat which served as a pleasure steamer, ferry and a mine-sweeper. Plank on frame construction for electric drive. Plans show side elevation and plan view, full body lines for scale hull and deepened hull to improve stability plus paddle wheel details and some deck and wheelhouse details. No model construction details included.
Designer: A W ColdbridgeStar Rating: **An unusual semi-scale stern-wheel paddler, as used on the Nile or in the Yukon, for electric drive. Simple, all balsa construction, belt drive paddles. A good performer, but restricted to calm weather. L.O.A. 27in Beam 7in.
Designer: Ray VineStar Rating: ***Extremely detailed drawings of an Indian lake and river sternwheeler. Overall length is 50.5in by 11in Sheet one shows side and deck views; Sheet 2 sectional elevation and engine details; sheets three, four and five, cover details of stern wheels, engines and other fittings. For experienced modellers. Drive is electric but all steam engine parts can be made to rotate.The Picture on our site was kindly donated by Brian Wills.
Designer: Paul QuinnStar Rating: ***American East Coast Paddle Steamer for electric power. Although a relatively small model at 47in long, she is reasonably stable for a model of this type if the superstructure is kept light. Very detailed and annotated five sheet plans show all necessary details.