The information and photographs on this page are courtesy Stu Kerrn (U.S.A.). Stu used the plans available on this website to scratch build this excellent model of a Clyde puffer. Stu agreed with my request to post the pictures of his puffer at various stages of construction.

Stu dedicated the build of this model to his Rottwieller Babe which sadly passed away recently. I am sure his puffer will be an insperation to those of you who would like to build a model puffer for themselves.

Stu's comments..................

The "BABE" is radio controlled with working lights, proper rigging,individual planks with tissue between for caulking, diamond plate cargo deck, homemade prop, detail on the outside of the hull, scratch cargo winch, "S" gauge railroad figure crew, sterling silver chain painted black for the steering chain, and hand sawn wood using my bandsaw and drill press. "BABE is 15 1/2 inches long and weigh 3 lbs, 4 1/4 lbs. with the stand (all radio equipment aboard).

I took your plans and made them to this size to enter in the St. Louis Admirals Regatta (in miniature class) in ST. Louis Missouri U.S.A. in September. The boats must be radio controlled but judged static.
The "BABE" is plank on frame with 1/32 thick planks and 7 oz. per sq . yard fibreglass with microballons to smooth out everything.

The hull plating is what you call body filler (easy process). I have photos of the rudder, controlled by a slider, the servo arm slides on the rudder arm to save space.

I am happy to share any methods I use to promote model boating.

Stu Kerrn ( St. Louis Admiral ).

Latest update: We at Clydebank are happy to announce Stu Kerns Clyde puffer "Babe" has won 1st Prize in the Miniature Category at the 2004 St.-Louis Regatta the picture above shows the puffer along with the award Stu received.

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